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General Summary of Position:

The Digital Content Producer is responsible for supporting enrollment marketing efforts, primarily for the Division of Graduate, Online & Professional Studies, by creating compelling social media and digital content that highlights the online student experience. This role will focus on creating, capturing and editing stories, photos and videos for use across a wide variety of social media channels including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn with the goal of elevating the online student voices and strengthening digital engagement.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Digital Marketing and CRM for GPS, the Digital Content Producer will also collaborate with the Director of Social Media and occasionally attend meetings with other content providers at the university.

The position requires a highly creative, detail-oriented individual with proven experience creating stories for social media including sourcing and producing visual content while working collaboratively with others.

The position could require up to 20 hours per week through a mix of on- and off-site work. The position is tied to project-based work, and the number of hours per week required for this position will range based on project need.

The University of Massachusetts, Lowell will be closed between December 21^st – January 1^st – availability of work can’t be guaranteed during this period, or during any other university closures.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Produce short form video content focused on student, faculty and alumni stories, that reflect the experience, milestones and successes of online students.
• Event support – on occasions, such as commencement or ASL Honors ceremonies, provide videography services.
• Maintaining university graphic, brand and messaging standards.
• Collaborating as needed with the Director of Social Media and other social media contributors at the University to share content and creative assets.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor's degree in new media, multimedia, communications or related field
• At least 1-2 years of experience producing digital content including writing and creating stories and videos
• Demonstrated experience with relevant software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Canva, and CapCut
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A passion for storytelling, innovation and using new technologies
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and timelines
• Ability to manage collegial relationships without sacrificing the integrity or quality of the final product
• Experience handling shifting priorities and deadlines
• Experience in higher education a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of digital marketing
• Photography and videography skills

Additional Considerations: (If applicable)

• Employment period: up to 6-months
• This is a non-benefitted, part-time position, max hours 20 per week.  
• Hourly Pay: Anticipate: $25- $27
• Schedule: Flexible. Project based, hourly commitment will vary and is tied to availability of video subjects. Work can be completed on-site or off-site as needed.
• May be required to attend on -campus meetings as needed or stop in the office for short meetings and to pick up thank you gifts for video participants. 
• This position may require travel to capture subjects in off-campus settings and may require, on occasion, working in the evening or on a weekend depending on subject availability or University events (i.e. Commencement activities will occur on a Friday and Saturday in May).
• Normal Hours of Operation: 8:30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

Professionalism and respect for confidential information are emphasized. This position will involve interacting with multiple faculty, alumni, students and other support staff in a collaborative environment. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.   

Please include a resume with your application.  Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.