Digital Media and PR Supervisor (Part-time/28 hours per week)

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Digital Media and Public Relations Supervisor (Part-time/28 hours per week)

Are you a creative individual? Are you passionate about creating an exceptional digital user experience that grows your audience? Are you skilled in public relations campaigns and digital marketing? Do you thrive in helping students learn to use digital media to tell captivating stories that bolster the community and drive engagement?

The Digital Media and Public Relations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the production of professional digital media and PR efforts to build an outstanding digital and visual presence for the College of Humanities. This position makes you a key member of the college’s Communications team.

What you’ll do in this position:

• Mentoring and Training Student Employees – Supervise and mentor a team of 3–8 student employees, providing hands-on learning experience in digital media, videography, photography, and design.
• Overseeing the Design of the Humanities Alumni Magazine – Guide the design and production of a high-profile, 32 page professional publication with a circulation of over 50,000 print and digital copies.
• Direct Public Relations Campaigns – Lead PR efforts, develop visual messaging strategies, and create student engagement initiatives, such as marketing campaigns and promotional events.
• Strategic Project Prioritization – Research, forecast, and prioritize projects based on time, budget, and impact to maximize resources and effectiveness. 
• Ensure High-Quality Design and Innovation – Evaluate student work, maintain consistency in visual communication, and drive innovation in digital and print media strategies.   
• Create graphic design products – Create simple marketing materials using Canva.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Graphic Design, or related field of study or more than 5 years of experience managing creative production in studio, in-house corporate design team, advertising firm, etc.
• Experience supervising, guiding, and evaluating student employees in digital media, ensuring experiential learning.
• Superior skills in creating promotional materials that can be utilized in various platforms (print, web, digital, multimedia), as evidenced by portfolio review
• Excellent management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with graphic design development programs
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Collaborative work style
• Knowledge and ability to create multi-disciplinary digital campaigns

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Graphic Design, or related field of study and four years of professional experience, including leadership roles.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Illustrator
• Highly skilled in graphic design development programs, particularly Canva
• Portfolio management software such as Airtable, Basecamp, Asana, etc.

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library