Creative Writing Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Description READVERTISEMENT **** Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawaii may apply for Casual Hire appointments, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: (Casual Hire) Digital Media & Marketing Specialist Position Number: ***** Casual Hire Hiring Unit: Hawaii Community College Location: Hilo Date Posted: July 29, 2026 Closing Date: August 12, 2026 Salary: $26.69/hour Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Temporary The Digital Media and Marketing Specialist supports Hawaii Community College's Office of Communications and Marketing through photography, videography, graphic design, social media, digital storytelling, and marketing content creation. This position helps promote college programs, services, events, and initiatives through engaging and professional digital and print communications. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and quick turnaround times while maintaining professionalism and high-quality work

Duties & Responsibilities: Design and produce marketing and communications materials including flyers, brochures, posters, advertisements, and social media graphics Shoot and edit professional-quality photography and video for social media, web, advertising, and promotional campaigns Create short-form and long-form video content including interviews, commercials, event highlights, and promotional storytelling Develop engaging content for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other digital platforms Help maintain consistent Hawaii CC branding, messaging, and visual identity Coordinate with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to support communications and marketing projects Write and edit captions, promotional copy, scripts, and related content Cover campus and community events through photography, videography, and real-time content creation Organize and manage digital media files and assets Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Creative Media, Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Graphic Design, or related field and one (1) year of professional experience in digital media, photography, videography, communications, marketing, or related field; or equivalent education/training and experience Experience shooting and editing photography and video for social media, web, advertising, and promotional use Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, or similar software Experience creating graphics and visual content for digital and print platforms Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital content best practices Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects with quick turnaround times Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professionalism Demonstrates initiative, creativity, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic Takes pride in producing professional, polished, and on-brand content Must be responsible, trustworthy, have a positive attitude, good communication skills, able to take direction well, and a good work ethic Ability to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends Desired Qualifications: Experience producing larger-scale promotional or storytelling video projects Experience with DSLR or mirrorless cameras and professional photography equipment Experience with motion graphics, animation, or advanced video editing Experience working in higher education, nonprofit, media, or community-focused organizations Understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and audience engagement principles Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button to complete an application and attach the following required documents. A Copy of your academic transcript(s) appropriate to the position are required to be attached in order to verify all courses completed and/or degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted). Official transcripts are required at the time of hire.

Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant: Statement outlining how you meet minimum (and desirable, if applicable) qualification; Names and contact information of three (3) references familiar with your job performance; Resume. Letters of recommendation are welcome

Applications lacking copies of academic transcript(s) will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application received will be considered. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/.