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Assists in creating video content by combining text, video and still photography for use on digital communication platforms such as social media accounts and website projects, following direction from the Communication Specialist. The Museum Communications Assistant works under the supervision of the Museum Communications Specialist to support the development and execution of digital content for the Florida Museum of Natural History.

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The Museum Communications Assistant works under the supervision of the Museum Communications Specialist to support the development and execution of digital content for the Florida Museum of Natural History. This position assists with creating and assembling text, images and video content for use on Museum website projects, image galleries, marketing email layouts, and social media posts. This position assists with gathering analytics data for use in further analysis and supports basic maintenance tasks such as email list upkeep and website accessibility optimization as needed. This role also assists with the organization and maintenance of the Museum’s digital asset management system.<table><tbody><tr><th>Classification Title:</th><td><p>Communications Assistant</p></td></tr><tr><th>Classification Minimum Requirements:</th><td><p> Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p></td></tr><tr><th>Job Description:</th><td><div>The Communications Assistant works under the supervision of the Communications Specialist to support the development and execution of digital content for the Florida Museum of Natural History. This position assists with creating and assembling text, images and video content for use on Museum website projects, image galleries, marketing email layouts, and social media posts. This position assists with gathering analytics data for use in further analysis and supports basic maintenance tasks such as email list upkeep and website accessibility optimization as needed. This role also assists with the organization and maintenance of the Museum’s digital asset management system.  The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively with constituents, museum staff, and supervisors both in writing and in person, remain well organized, follow direction and complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner.</div><p>Website Content </p><div><p>•           Assists with creating and maintaining content on the Museum’s website. <br/>•           Uses existing text, images and videos to support the development of website pages, galleries and other digital projects.<br/>•           Assists with maintenance tasks like reviewing, updating and archiving content, and supports website accessibility updates in accordance with established standards. <br/><br/>Email Marketing <br/>•           Assists with email marketing campaigns by combining text, images and other media into compelling email layouts using predesigned templates. <br/>•           Supports basic email list maintenance tasks including monitoring bounce reports and list membership as directed.  <br/><br/>Video Production <br/>•           Assists in creating video content by combining text, video and still photography for use on digital communication platforms such as social media accounts and website projects, following direction from the Communication Specialist.   <br/><br/>Analytics Collection <br/>•           Assists with gathering and compiling analytics data to support analysis of visitor behavior and usage of social media channels, email campaigns and their interactions with the Museum website. <br/>•           May be tasked with ongoing monthly data collection and recording, as well as gathering data and information for individual projects and reports.<br/><br/>Digital Asset Management Organization <br/>•           Assists with the organization and maintenance of the digital asset management system, including filing new assets, adding tags and descriptions, and updating data according to established procedures.<br/><br/>Social Media Content <br/>•           Drafts suggested social media content based on current campaign needs, including text, imagery and video content. Submits content to Communications Specialist for review and revision prior to posting.  <br/><br/>Special Projects <br/>•           Assists with special projects and other related duties as assigned in support of the Communications team.</p></div></td></tr><tr><th>Expected Salary:</th><td><p>Starting salary $43,000, commensurate with education and experience</p></td></tr><tr><th>Required Qualifications:</th><td><div><p>Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p></div></td></tr><tr><th>Preferred:</th><td><ul><li><div>Familiarity with web design and publishing concepts, SEO and web traffic metrics </div></li><li><div>Experience using WordPress sites, themes and plugins </div></li><li><div>Experience with Google tools such as Analytics and Search Console </div></li><li><div>Experience with shooting and editing video for social media </div></li><li><div>Familiarity with basic graphic design as well as photo editing, correcting and optimization using software such as Adobe Photoshop </div></li><li><div>Familiarity using email and social media scheduling, monitoring and engagement tools </div></li><li><div>Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel </div></li><li><div>Experience with Digital Asset Management systems </div></li><li><div>Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for a general audience </div></li><li><div>Excellent project management skills with ability to keep track of small details</div></li><li><div>Experience working in a natural history museum environment and familiarity with anthropological and biological science terms and concepts</div></li></ul></td></tr><tr><th>Special Instructions to Applicants:</th><td><div><p>This position requires a criminal background check.</p></div><p>To be considered for this position, please upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references.<br/><br/>Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.</p><p>This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our <a href="https://jobs.ufl.edu/applicant-resources/veterans/" rel="nofollow">Veteran's Preference Page</a> for more specific information.</p><p>This is a time-limited position.</p><p>This position is open to current UF employees only.</p></td></tr><tr><th>Health Assessment Required:</th><td>No</td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>

University of Florida

Museum Communications Assistant

Adobe Photoshop

Analysis Skills

Biology

Communication Skills

Content Development

Data Analysis

Data Collection

Digital Asset Management

Editing

Email Campaign

Email Marketing

Graphic Design

Interpersonal Skills

Marketing Campaign

Media Schedule

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Online Publications

Organizational Skills

Photography

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Social Media

Time Management

Video Production

Web Accessibility

Web Analytics

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Website Optimization

Website Traffic

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The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments, including the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, the STEM Translational Communication Center, the Center for Public Interest Communication, the Atlas Social Media Listening Lab, the Brechner Center for the Advancement of the First Amendment, and the Media Effects and Technology Lab. Accredited by ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication), the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the past half century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students and alumni, the stories they tell and the difference they make around the world.

The OpportunityThe College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) at the University of Florida seeks to hire a Lecturer in Visual Journalism within the Journalism Department (nine- or 12-month, non-tenure track) to begin for the Fall 2026 term. This faculty appointment, renewable annually, has the opportunity for promotion to senior or master lecturer.<table><tbody><tr><th>Classification Title:</th><td><p>Lecturer/Visual Journalism</p></td></tr><tr><th> </th><td><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>The College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) at the University of Florida seeks to hire<strong> a Lecturer in Visual Journalism</strong> within the Journalism Department <strong>(nine- or 12-month, non-tenure track) </strong>to begin for the Fall 2026 term. This faculty appointment, renewable annually, has the opportunity for promotion to senior or master lecturer.</p><p>We are particularly interested in accomplished candidates who understand and have experience with various types of visual journalism – including, but not limited to, photography, multimedia video, design and/or overall visual storytelling. We are seeking an innovative professional and/or educator with the experience to teach the next generation of journalists to tell captivating visual stories with a focus on emerging digital and interactive storytelling techniques.</p><p>We invite applicants who have prior teaching experience (preferred), in addition to nationally acclaimed professional candidates with distinct expertise who possess the adaptability to integrate photo, video, multimedia, graphics, data visualization or other modern storytelling methods into their teaching.</p><p>Candidates should hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in journalism, media, communication or a related field. Candidates will have the opportunity to teach undergraduate classes, and we would especially welcome applicants with the ability to teach multiple skills-based courses in the program, including the ability to develop new courses. </p><p>The selected candidate will teach the equivalent of three courses per semester (plus an additional course in the summer for 12-month positions), in addition to potential supervisory work in the Innovation News Center. The candidate also will be expected to mentor and advise undergraduate students as assigned, manage student content creation, participate in scholarly and professional organizations and perform other duties as assigned. This is an in-person position based in Gainesville, Florida.</p><p><strong>About UF’s College of Journalism and Communications</strong></p><p>We are recognized as a national leader in communication scholarship and professional skills development. Be part of an ambitious, progressive and collaborative program at one of the top public research universities in the United States.</p><p>Accredited by ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication), the college has earned its reputation for excellence over the past half century on the strength of its programs, faculty, students and alumni, the stories they tell and the difference they make around the world. With more than 83 full-time faculty members and 150 part-time instructors serving in four academic departments – Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, and Media Production, Management and Technology – we enroll about 2,300 undergraduates per year, both in-person and online. More than 700 graduate students are earning master’s and doctoral degrees. Visit the Department of Journalism <a href="https://www.jou.ufl.edu/journalism/" rel="nofollow"><strong>website</strong></a> for more information about the department, including its cutting-edge facilities and programs, such as the Innovation News Center and Fresh Take Florida.</p><p>The College of Journalism and Communications offers multiple research and teaching environments, including the Consortium on Trust in Media and Technology, the STEM Translational Communication Center, the Center for Public Interest Communication, the Atlas Social Media Listening Lab, the Brechner Center for the Advancement of the First Amendment, and the Media Effects and Technology Lab. In addition, CJC students participate in a variety of immersion experiences, including the Innovation News Center, Fresh Take Florida, the Division of Media Properties, and The Agency, a full-service student-run advertising and public relations agency. The college is highly involved in UF’s AI Initiative. The Department of Journalism is a nationally recognized leader in journalism education that offers undergraduate specializations in reporting, broadcast, data and coding, visual storytelling, and sports and media. Faculty combine industry experience with research insights, preparing students to lead in a rapidly evolving media landscape.</p><p><strong>About the University of Florida </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.ufl.edu/about/" rel="nofollow">UF</a> is a member of the Association of American Universities. In 2024-2025, UF faculty generated 1.3 billion in research expenditures. The University of Florida offers a competitive salary commensurate with similar positions and includes a full benefits package. To view the university’s Total Reward benefit package, please click here: <a href="https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/" rel="nofollow">https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/</a>.</p><p><strong>About Gainesville, Florida</strong></p><p>As home to Florida's largest and oldest university, Gainesville (<a href="http://cityofgainesville.org/" rel="nofollow">http://cityofgainesville.org</a>) is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. Gainesville and the surrounding area is home to about 250,000 people, a robust arts community, several museums, a world-class health care system anchored at UF, a downtown core known for its restaurants and brew pubs, excellent public and private schools, and abundant nature exemplified by clear, natural springs. Additionally, within two hours are attractions such as Disney World, University Studios, Busch Gardens, and historic St. Augustine.<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_7nUKAFanM" rel="nofollow"> Explore Gainesville in 60 Seconds.</a></p></td></tr><tr><th>Expected Salary:</th><td>Commensurate with education and experience</td></tr><tr><th>Minimum Requirements:</th><td><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree.</li><li>Five years’ relevant professional experience with a specialized focus in visual journalism</li><li>Well-versed in recent industry knowledge to teach students to convey news through photography, videography, data visualization and/or multimedia design, blending technical skills with narrative storytelling.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><th>Preferred Qualifications:</th><td><ul><li>Master’s degree, preferably in journalism, media, communication(s) or related fields.</li><li>Experience teaching in higher education at the undergraduate level and/or mentoring.</li><li>Commitment to institution-building and collaborative initiatives at the college and university level.</li><li>Ability to manage and improve student content creation on CJC’s media platforms and beyond, while engaging and mentoring students in visual journalism best practices and techniques</li></ul></td></tr><tr><th>Special Instructions to Applicants:</th><td><p>Please submit your applications online via Careers at UF. Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes:</p><ul><li>A cover letter detailing previous professional, leadership and/or teaching experience.</li><li>A current CV or résumé.</li><li>Teaching portfolio, if applicable (including teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, student evaluations, etc.)</li><li>Professional portfolio, if applicable. Sample work experience in related field(s).</li><li>Names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references.</li><li>Any other supporting documentation that you deem relevant to the position.</li></ul><p><strong>Note:</strong> The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time.</p><p>If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD). </p><p>For additional questions or more information, please contact search committee chair Ryan Hunt at ryanhunt@ufl.edu</p><p><strong>Initial review of applications begins March 3 and will continue until the position is filled.</strong></p><p>Degrees earned from educational institutions outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http//www.naces.org/. The application packet will be submitted as one PDF file through the UF Jobs website at <a href="https://jobs.ufl.edu/" rel="nofollow">https://jobs.ufl.edu/</a>. All candidates for employment are subject to pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education.</p><p>The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p>Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine laws require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application, nomination, and reference, be available for public inspection.</p></td></tr><tr><th>Health Assessment Required:</th><td> No </td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>

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