The Opportunity
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) seeks a dynamic, student-centered, and forward-thinking Digital Media Specialist to provide visionary leadership.
The Digital Media Specialist is a key member of the Digital Strategy team responsible for creating high-quality, social-first multimedia content to support the university’s brand and enrollment marketing efforts. This role focuses heavily on video production and editing, developing engaging content tailored for platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Meta and other digital channels.
Working closely with the Associate Director of Social Media Strategy, the Specialist captures, edits and delivers compelling video content, including student stories, event coverage and day-to-day brand moments. Content is primarily captured using mobile and lightweight equipment (e.g., iPhone, DJI or similar tools) while also leveraging professional DSLR, mirrorless and cinema-style camera systems as needed to support higher-level productions and special projects. The Specialist should have working knowledge of professional camera, audio and lighting equipment and be comfortable operating in a variety of production environments, though the role is primarily focused on agile, in-the-field content creation rather than studio-based production work.
The Digital Media Specialist demonstrates strong technical proficiency in video editing tools, such as Adobe Premiere Pro or similar software, with the ability to produce polished, professional edits optimized for platform-specific formats. They have a strong understanding of social video formats, including both short-form and long-form content, and how they perform across platforms, particularly YouTube and TikTok.
The Specialist applies this knowledge to create content that aligns with platform best practices and audience behavior and is able to provide recommendations on how to effectively leverage these platforms, including content structure, pacing and storytelling approaches to maximize engagement and reach.
The Specialist contributes to both organic and paid initiatives by developing multimedia assets that align with campaign goals and creative direction. They are responsible for executing video concepts, repurposing content across platforms and ensuring all deliverables meet brand standards and best practices.
This role emphasizes hands-on content creation and post-production, requiring a strong eye for storytelling, pacing and visual quality. The Specialist applies performance insights and platform knowledge to refine content and enhance overall effectiveness, while staying current on trends, tools and emerging formats.
The Specialist works both independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects and delivering high-quality content that supports university priorities and elevates the institution’s digital presence.
About us
For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Communications, Film, Marketing or a related field
- 3-5 years of related work experience in creative design, marketing, video editing or other applicable role
- Strong proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or similar), with the ability to produce polished, professional edits optimized for social platforms
- Demonstrated ability to capture and create high-quality, social-first video content using mobile and lightweight equipment (e.g., iPhone, DJI or similar tools)
- Strong understanding of social media video formats, including short-form and long-form content, particularly for YouTube and TikTok
- Knowledge of platform best practices, including pacing, hooks, storytelling structure and audience engagement strategies
- Ability to translate creative concepts into engaging video content that aligns with brand standards and campaign goals
- Strong storytelling skills with an understanding of visual composition, timing and narrative flow
- Experience optimizing video content for performance, including titles, thumbnails, captions and formatting
- Ability to analyze content performance using platform analytics and apply insights to improve future content
- Working knowledge of accessibility standards for video content, including captions, on-screen text and visual clarity
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency and quality across all content
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, take direction and execute projects with minimal supervision
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311766. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
Cover letter
Full CV
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact [email protected] and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Communications, Film, Marketing or related field
- 3-5 years of related work experience in creative design, marketing, video editing or similar role
- Strong proficiency in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or similar)
- Demonstrated ability to capture and create high-quality social-first video content using mobile and lightweight equipment (e.g., iPhone, DJI)
- Working knowledge of professional camera, audio and lighting equipment (DSLR, mirrorless, cinema-style cameras)
- Strong understanding of social media video formats and platform-specific strategies, particularly YouTube and TikTok
- Knowledge of platform best practices including pacing, hooks, storytelling structure and audience engagement strategies
- Ability to translate creative concepts into engaging video content that aligns with brand standards and campaign goals
- Strong storytelling skills with understanding of visual composition, timing and narrative flow
- Experience optimizing video content for performance, including titles, thumbnails, captions and formatting
- Ability to analyze content performance using platform analytics and apply insights to improve future content
- Working knowledge of accessibility standards for video content, including captions and on-screen text
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency and quality across content
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Ability to work independently, take direction and execute projects with minimal supervision
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has not been reviewed or approved by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions include an automatic university contribution plus additional matching with immediate vesting, which feedback suggests is a standout feature. Additional options like long-term care integrated with life insurance reinforce long-term financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Tuition waivers cover employees and extend to spouses and dependent children, including undergraduate degrees and some graduate study. Paid parental leave for eligible employees further supports families.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes a robust holiday schedule with a campus winter closure and a personal leave program that grows with tenure. Many roles observe a four-day summer workweek and receive additional paid time for community service.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Insights
What We Do
Embry‑Riddle has been at the forefront of ground-breaking aeronautical milestones since the early days of flight as the world's largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace. With over 155,000 graduates around the globe, Embry‑Riddle is leading the future – and changing it. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a nonprofit, independent institution offering degree programs at our residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as online through our award-winning Worldwide Campus. Programs at Embry-Riddle cover the various fields within applied science, aviation, business, computers & technology, engineering, security, intelligence & safety and space. The University engages in extensive research that aims to address the unique needs of the future of these industries – thanks to cutting-edge labs and facilities, expert faculty and a dedicated student body. All academic programs at Embry-Riddle are approved for veterans' educational benefits and are accompanied by personalized academic advisement. Visit www.erau.edu for more information. Follow our campuses on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube for a real-time view of life at our campuses. CONTACT INFORMATION: Arizona: [email protected] // 800-888-3728 Florida: [email protected] // 800-862-2416 Worldwide: [email protected] // 800-522-6787
