Job Posting Title:

Digital and Technical Manager

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Hiring Department:

Clements Center for National Security

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

The Clements Center for National Security is seeking a Digital and Technical Manager to oversee all technical and digital aspects of the Texas National Security Review (TNSR) journal and the Horns of a Dilemma podcast. This role will manage the print and online editions of TNSR, ensure consistent and engaging social media and web presence, and coordinate the production, editing, and promotion of the accompanying podcast. The successful candidate will be a technically savvy project manager capable of overseeing all digital content and coordinating publication timelines to ensure the highest quality in national security discourse.

General Notes

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Website and Email Account Management: Maintain and update the TNSR website, ensuring content is current and engaging. Handle troubleshooting and technical support for the site, optimize the user experience, and work with the editorial team to implement updates. Manage TNSR email accounts, including responding to inquiries received through the "Contact Us" page on the website.

Social Media Management: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy for TNSR and the Horns of a Dilemma podcast to promote content, engage with readers and listeners, and expand the audience. This includes overseeing daily posts, monitoring engagement, and collaborating with the editorial team and authors/ speakers to align messaging.

Newsletter Management: Oversee the TNSR email newsletter via Mailchimp, including drafting, editing, and scheduling campaigns to promote new content and engage subscribers.

Podcast Production: Oversee the technical aspects of Horns of a Dilemma, including recording, editing, uploading, and distributing episodes. Work with external guests and the internal team to schedule recordings, ensure high-quality audio, and publish episodes on various platforms (e.g., Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.).

Content Coordination: Work with authors, editors, and contributors to ensure that digital content (articles, podcasts, newsletters) is published in a timely manner multiple times across all platforms. Develop and maintain a content calendar for articles, podcasts, and promotional efforts, ensuring deadlines are met and content is published on time across platforms.

Technical Support: Provide technical support to the editorial and communications teams regarding digital tools, content management systems (CMS), podcast hosting platforms, and any other relevant software or systems.

Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., communications, digital media, marketing, or technical management).

5 years of experience managing digital content, websites, or social media for a journal, publication, or podcast.

Experience with website management, including proficiency with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress), SEO.

Experience with social media management and digital marketing.

Strong project management and organizational skills.

Familiarity with audio editing software (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition) and podcast production processes.

Experience coordinating print publications and working with printers.

Proficiency with analytics tools such as Google Analytics, podcast hosting metrics, and social media tracking platforms.

Experience with design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) for promotional graphics.

Preferred Qualifications

More than 5 years of experience managing digital content, websites, or social media for a journal, publication, or podcast.

Familiarity with national security, foreign policy, or academic publishing.

Experience with publication design and layout.

Salary

$65,000 + negotiable depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Occasional overtime during peak periods.  

Required Materials

Resume/CV (please include a link to a portfolio of your work)

Letter of interest

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.