Digital Content Specialist
Ball State University
Job Description
Public Broadcasting welcomes applications for a Digital Content Specialist.
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Position Function: The Digital Content Specialist is responsible for implementing and directing the daily marketing and branding activities for Ball State Public Media (Ball State PBS/IPR). This includes concept development and implementation, graphic design, social media, video production, and app-based platform management, website design and management, and synthesis of digital, mobile and online content strategies for all aspect of Ball State Public Media.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution. Experience using online social media platforms as content creator, including social media, web design, and troubleshooting applications with support of engineering team. Experience creating content for: Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok, HootSuite and other social platforms. Graphic design and video production experience. Creativity and innovative skills, understanding of digital media formats, distribution, and best practices for online content. Ability to use web 2.0 content creator tools, experience using web design software including but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design, and Adobe Dreamweaver. Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience building significant online digital audiences using social media and or/web design. Understanding of HTML 5.0, Drupal, and other languages helpful.
Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34048. Include the following documents with your application: resume and cover letter addressed to Heather Hines. In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through October 26, 2022.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.
The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit:
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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