Job Posting Title:
Website and Digital Media Coordinator----
Hiring Department:
UT Press----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Apr 01, 2026----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
Reporting to the Sales and Marketing Manager, the Web and Digital Media Coordinator strategizes and executes the planning and content for all social media platforms and general promotions to local, national, and international audiences with brand management front of mind. The candidate should have a working knowledge of digital marketing trends, analytics, and the ability to monitor customer experience and drive audience engagement. Additionally, the role will oversee course adoption research and exam and desk copy requests.
To manage the digital presence of the University of Texas Press and to promote publications to local, national, and international audiences through the web, social media, and e-communications.
Website: Maintain the UT Press website, ensure accurate data, and keep pace with current web retention and e-commerce best practices. Manage projects with a freelance web developer to ensure security, accessibility, and features are up to date, troubleshoot customer and staff issues, and steadily improve web presence to support marketing, sales, fundraising, and acquisitions goals.
Social Media: Coordinate social media efforts, such as the UT Press Facebook, Instagram, blog, and other platforms. Engage daily with academic, business, and general interest audiences and share content to support the UT Press mission.
Direct Promotions: Compose and schedule email campaigns for both general and scholarly audiences. Coordinate with third parties to achieve sales goals and incorporate direct mail campaigns and special campaigns as needed. Evaluate effectiveness of email efforts.
Communications: Respond in a timely manner to general inquiries through email. Liaise with authors to achieve promotional goals, including regular blog entries. Assist UT Press management in staff development and workflow. Work with production and acquisitions departments to achieve sales goals. Compile analytics on campaign and website performance and report takeaways to stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (directly related professional experience may be considered a substitute for BA)
Three years of experience appropriate to the duties of the position
Understanding of digital analytics and growth management
One year experience in book publishing
Experience managing details of concurrent projects
Experience in compiling information; creating and maintaining database records
Experience using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience in website data and content management.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Experience using databases to manage and implement projects.
Experience in maintaining a website and using online resources, including content management systems.
Experience using FileMaker Pro
Proficiency in email and e-commerce best practices
$42,000+ depending on qualifications
Typical office environment
Ability to lift and carry 35 lbs.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.