Multimedia Content Specialist

Yakima, WA (On-site)

$48K/yr – $72K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 16 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and manage multimedia content production and storytelling across photography, video, and social channels to support marketing goals and brand standards.

  • Plan, shoot, edit, and publish multimedia assets.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to align with branding and campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Multimedia Content Specialist works as part of the Marketing and Communications team to plan, create, capture, edit, publish, and manage engaging multimedia content that supports the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. This role produces high-quality photography, video, and social media content that strengthens brand awareness, promotes University programs and events, and tells compelling stories about students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the communities PNWU serves.
  • Plans, captures, edits, and produces photography and video content for University marketing, communications, recruitment, advancement, and community engagement efforts.
  • Assists the Marketing and Communications team with managing and creating content for institutional social media channels, including content planning, publishing, and monitoring.
  • Edits photos, videos, graphics, and other digital assets for use across web, social media, email, advertising, and print channels.
  • Maintains, organizes, and archives multimedia assets and ensures proper use of branding standards and best practices.
  • Configures, operates, maintains, and troubleshoots photography, video, lighting, audio, and related production equipment.
  • Monitors emerging multimedia and social media trends and recommends new approaches to audience engagement.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Requirements

  • Vocational school or technical training AND 2-5 years of experience in multimedia production, photography, video production, or a related field
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Strong proficiency in photo and video editing software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud applications or similar.
  • Knowledge of photography, videography, lighting, audio recording, and multimedia production techniques.
  • Experience managing and creating content for social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging channels.
  • Understanding of digital storytelling, brand marketing, and audience engagement strategies.
  • Ability to create compelling visual content that supports organizational goals and brand standards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, project management, and planning skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • Graphic design and animation experience.
  • Drone photography and videography experience.
  • Higher education marketing experience.

Benefits

  • Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403b with Roth Option
  • Paid Holidays
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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

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See our career opportunities at https://www.pnwu.edu/job-opportunities/Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is a private, non-profit medical school located in Yakima, Washington, United States. PNWU educates and trains health care professionals, emphasizing service in rural and underserved communities, primarily in the Northwest. Founded in 2005, the university's inaugural program was the first new medical school to open in the Pacific Northwest in sixty years. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences has five programs: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, and Master of Arts in Medical Sciences.

Founded in 2005
Yakima, Washington, USA
454 employees (11 in marketing)
65% recommend to a friend
67% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$48K/yr – $72K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($60K) is 12% below the median base salary for Content Specialist roles in the United States ($68K).

Content Specialist median pay in the United States

$68K/yr

Most earn $59K to $78K. Based on 50 salaries, including bonus and equity.

See all Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences salaries

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
3.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$12M
Last Raise
$12M
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2023
    Grant • $12M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
167.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.2%
Direct
50.1%
Referral
5.5%
Social
1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~454
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Multimedia Content Specialist

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences · Yakima, WA · On-site