The Division of Community and Campus Engagement (C&CE) at Utah State University (USU) Eastern is seeking a highly organized and people-oriented person to serve as the Media Specialist. The primary purpose of the Media Specialist is to move forward critical public relations projects in the C&CE Division. This position serves as a member of the Eastern PR Task Force, takes quality photographs and video at events, produces video, assists with posting social media, and assists with campus events.

60%

• Serves as a contributing member of the Eastern PR (Public Relations) Task Force
• Shoots still photographs at various USU Eastern events (e.g., community events, commencement, athletic contests)
• Shoots video at various USU Eastern events
• Produces video for use on websites and social media
• Helps with posting content on USU Eastern social media
• Writes articles/posts for various types of media
• Partners with other marketing and public relations personnel to move forward projects
• Builds and maintains the positive brand for USU, Eastern, and the division of Community and Campus Engagement
• Handle confidential information with tact and discretion
• Other duties as assigned

20%

• Assists with the marketing and coordination of campus events including the Eastern Leaders Academy, the Legacy Dinner, Town Ties, and others
• Assists with special events such as open houses and outreach and community events
• Seeks opportunities for efficiency improvement of existing processes

20%

• Designs and conducts surveys, collects information, and identifies trends
• Creates and maintains reports and data visualizations to aid in the delivery and understanding of data

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in photography and videography
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of personnel at the university
• Strong ability to communicate knowledge and ideas in a consultative matter, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated with an aptitude to learn quickly and comprehend technical concepts
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Excellent organization skills with the ability to plan and manage multiple projects at the same time
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with USU policies and procedures
• Experience in marketing and public relations in a rural community

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

It is imperative that the Media Specialist have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to act with tact and discretion. Additionally, the specialist must be able to communicate with people from various backgrounds and cultures. It is important that the specialist be energetic, dynamic, motivated, responsible, a leader, and a problem solver. The specialist should also be autonomous, hardworking, well organized, and take initiative without direct supervision. The specialist must be able to brainstorm and collaborate well with other colleagues, sometimes across multiple campuses. The specialist must complete assignments while balancing multiple tasks at one time, without direct supervision. It is also important that the specialist be comfortable with ongoing assessment and change.

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Please be prepared to answer the following during your application:
  • If not already included on the resume submitted for this position, please provide an employment history for the past five years as a part of answering this question; please provide:
    1. The name of each business/organization,
    2. How long worked at each business/organization (month/year to month/year), and
    3. Phone number and address of each business/organization.  
  • If a five-year employment history is provided with the resume submitted for this position, please write, “Information on resume” in response to this question.
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. As photos and video are edited, incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. As a photographer and videographer, bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

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*updated 12/2025

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*updated 10/2025