Visual Communications Specialist

Overview Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced Nobel laureates and is known for academic achievement, premier research, innovation and its anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing billions to the local economy. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit The UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health is dedicated to achieving health equity for all populations through teaching, research, service and public health practice locally and globally. The program aspires to influence population level social, biological and environmental determinants of health and well-being and educates the future workforce through exceptional programs and experiential learning opportunities. Learn more at publichealth.uci.edu. Your Role on the Team The UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health is hiring a Visual Communications Specialist who will produce a wide range of visual content and assets, including long and short form videos, graphic design, and photography to support the school’s marketing and communication goals. This role combines graphic design, video filming and editing, and a strong understanding of visual storytelling for the website, email, and social media. The Visual Communications Specialist will help create a visually compelling and consistent brand image across mediums and marketing channels, contributing to the school’s marketing and communication efforts. This person will manage projects from concept to production, ensuring all work meets brand standards and deadlines. This position is ideal for individuals who work at the intersection of video content creation, graphic design, and photography. A key member of Wen Public Health’s Communications & Marketing team, the Visual Communications Specialist reports to the Director of Communications & Marketing and works closely with a Communications & Media Manager and a Marketing & Recruitment Specialist. This is a hybrid position that requires on-site work for photo/video shoots that occur mostly during normal work hours; some events may be held in the evenings and on weekends. Responsibilities Responsibilities include producing visual content and assets (videos, graphics, and photography) to support school marketing and communications, ensuring brand consistency, managing projects from concept to delivery, and collaborating with communications staff and stakeholders to meet deadlines and quality standards. Qualifications What It Takes to be Successful Working knowledge of concepts and principles of news, media communications and media relations. Intermediate knowledge of electronic communication tools and the skill set to execute a communications & marketing plan. Strong written, verbal, interpersonal communication skills and political acumen. Good organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality. Intermediate knowledge of posting on social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, Blue Sky and YouTube. Intermediate knowledge of managing a WordPress site or similar CMS systems. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and video editing software like After Effects and Premiere Pro (or similar tools such as DaVinci Resolve). Intermediate knowledge of email marketing software (e.g., MailChimp, Constant Contact, HubSpot or similar). Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. 5-7 years of relevant experience. Preferred Working knowledge of the school/campus location, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, objectives, programs and infrastructure. Intermediate knowledge of using Canva or other simple graphic design applications. Special Conditions This is a hybrid position that requires on-site work for photo/video shoots that occur mostly during normal work hours; some events may be held in the evenings and on weekends. Total Rewards In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a range of benefits to support employees, including medical insurance, leave time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks. Please visit our compensation and benefits information for details. Conditions Of Employment The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. All applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate will disclose if they have had certain misconduct findings or ongoing investigations within the last seven years. The following additional conditions may apply, depending on business unit or job requirements: California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed at the University HR page. Closing Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact Human Resources. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr