Digital Media Specialist

The UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art seeks a Digital Media Specialist to support external storytelling and internal interpretive media. Reporting to the Senior Director of External Affairs, this role will manage and grow the museum's social media platforms, create and edit social video, maintain and update web content using WordPress, and format and distribute email communications.

About the role

Bridging storytelling, technology, and strategy, this position translates exhibitions, programs, and institutional priorities into dynamic, accessible digital content that connects audiences to the museum and its art. The successful candidate will bring strong visual storytelling skills, proficiency with social media platforms, and experience in digital media production.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the museum's social media platforms through organic and paid campaigns
• Create and edit social video
• Maintain and update web content using WordPress
• Format and distribute email communications
• Build and maintain analytics reports to evaluate performance and inform strategies
• Collaborate across the museum to advance digital presence on social media, video, photography, and other multimedia platforms
• Contribute to interpretive and educational content in close collaboration with colleagues

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work within an established brand voice and visual identity
• Strong visual storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex or scholarly ideas into engaging, accessible content
• Proficiency with social media platforms, content strategy, and digital content distribution best practices
• Basic familiarity with HTML5 and CSS3 code
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent quality and brand standards
• Familiarity with digital accessibility best practices
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Professional experience in digital media production

Preferred Experience

• Experience within arts, culture, higher education, or a comparable environment

The expected pay range for this position is $81,600- $95,000 (Annual).