Casual Staff - Digital Media Coordinator

Position Summary:       

The Digital Media Coordinator edits and optimizes media across all online digital channels. The two major components of the role are website requests/updates and digital marketing graphic design. This role helps to support important Yeshiva University MarComm (Graduate School) team digital marketing projects and tasks. Remote.

Casual positions offer flexible hours, with no more than 19 hours per week. 

This is a New York-based job with a remote option.

Position Responsibilities:

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Builds, updates, edits, and maintains relevant YU marketing webpages based on stakeholders’ web requests.
• Monitors social media posts and comments for content posting representing YU internal stakeholders.
• Works with internal stakeholders to optimize digital marketing and revenue opportunities.
• Provides assistance to the membership, underwriting, and development teams to manage and optimize digital placements on multiple platforms, including web, social, app, and streaming ads.
• Trains and assists content editors on use of Drupal CMS.
• Stays current on Drupal CMS feature updates to optimize web user experience.
• Manages, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots communication channels, including website, app, and online video portal.
• Updates video message board.
• Develops relationships and engages with media and influencers via social media.
• Creates MS Forms and implements them on website.
• Creates flat-screen advertising and announcements for campus digital screens.
• Administers and edits WordPress blogs.
• Tracks and implements Search Engine Optimization (SEO) changes and updates process of improving a website's visibility and ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs) like Google, Bing, etc., for specific keywords and phrases. Focusing on driving organic traffic from search results, as opposed to paid advertising.
• Monitors/creates web pages optimized for Mobile viewing as well as desktop.
• Edit photos and create marketing graphics for use across digital platforms.
• Administers and updates Faculty profile pages.
• Proactively contributes to the university’s evolving marketing vision by making regular strategic suggestions related to branding, promotional focus, content themes, and audience engagement tactics, ensuring alignment with industry trends and business goals.
• Updates department Production report on a weekly basis.
• Strategic and tactical SEO updates to the YU website.
• Key backup support for the Web Production Manager on important web requests.

Experience & Educational Background:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization.
• One year of professional experience as a graphic designer, photographer/videographer, or webmaster.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and web UX best practices.
• Understanding of paid media fundamentals (Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, etc.)
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple campaigns, deadlines, and content pipelines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with social media management tools, analytics platforms, and content management systems.
• Proficiency with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Canva) to assist with creating promotional visuals and social media posts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experienced working with digital media, multimedia, video, etc.
• Solid technical background and proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Digital media production and graphic design experience.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Both reliable and punctual, with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing priorities and emergencies, excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask, physical stamina and ability to perform role requirements.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of social media platforms and ability to implement social media campaigns.
• Knowledge and ability to create digital graphic design with strong aesthetics that work with branding guidelines.
• Basic knowledge of UX/UI design.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with attention to detail and within deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and technical skills.
• Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to operate personal computers with proficiency and learn new applications and systems.

Salary Range:

$25.00 –$30.00 per hour

About Us:        

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity:           

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.