Multimedia Communications Coordinator

Job Posting Title: Multimedia Communications Coordinator ---- Hiring Department: Clements Center for National Security ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes The Clements Center for National Security at The University of Texas at Austin draws on the best insights of diplomatic and military history with the mission to train the next generation of national security leaders. For more information on The Clements Center, please visit: www.clementscenter.org Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits  and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards . May occasionally be requested to work evenings or weekends to support public programming and time-sensitive projects. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose The Multimedia Communications Coordinator supports the visual, multimedia, and audio production needs of the Clements Center for National Security and its affiliated partners, helping to document Center activities and amplify its programs, faculty, students, and institutional impact across digital platforms. This role centers on photography, videography, and podcast production support. Working in close coordination with the Communications Manager and the Events team, the Coordinator ensures that the Center’s programming is captured with professional quality and presented in a manner consistent with its standards of intellectual seriousness, credibility, and nonpartisan mission. Responsibilities Photography & Media Management Photograph public events, conferences, and select student programs and staff events, capturing key moments and notable participants Operate and maintain proficiency with the Center’s digital camera equipment Edit and color-correct images for publication using Adobe Lightroom and related Adobe Creative Suite software Publish curated event albums to Flickr and Instagram, writing captions drawn from event descriptions and speaker highlights Videography & Multimedia Plan, record, and edit video content for Center events, programs, and promotional campaigns Capture event soundbites, recordings, and short-form clips for use in social media and promotional materials Produce reels, highlight clips, and other multimedia assets optimized for each platform Maintain organized video files and a media archive for editing, repurposing, and long-term reference Podcast Production Support Support the production workflow for a new Clements Center podcast project Assist with recording, editing, publishing coordination, and promotion Maintain consistency with Center branding across all podcast materials Social Media/Website Support Assist the Communications Manager with content for the Center's social media accounts, including organizing photo and video assets, drafting captions, and scheduling posts as directed Assist the Communications Manager with updating the Center’s website Event Support & Recaps Assist with event recaps and the production of post-event promotional content Assist with event setup as needed in coordination with the Events team Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent professional experience) in communications, journalism, film/media production, marketing, graphic design, or a related field, and at least 3 years of professional or comparable experience in photography, videography, multimedia production, or audio/podcast production Demonstrated proficiency in photography and videography, including capturing and editing images and video for publication Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition) or comparable photo, video, and audio editing tools Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently and as part of a team Ability to handle confidential and sensitive communications with discretion, and to represent the Center publicly with Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education communications Experience with audio production, sound recording, or podcast production and editing Salary Range $52,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions May work around standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation Use of camera, audio, and video equipment, including transpor