Multimedia Communications Coordinator

Overview 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: Job Title Multimedia Communications Coordinator Department Clements Center for National Security Position Open To All Applicants Position Details Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Location: AUSTIN, TX 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 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 Preferred Qualifications Experience in higher education communications Experience with audio production, sound recording, or podcast production and editing Salary $52,000 + depending on qualifications Compliance & Equal Opportunity The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination. Employment is based on qualifications and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas at Austin