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Tufts University

Digital Media Specialist

Medford, MA · On-site

$61K - $91K/yr

Propose, develop, and assess efforts to teach media literacy through course collaborations, student-led workshops, and co-curricular activities. * Department support * Work with the Studio Manager to ...

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Professionals in Media Literacy often start in educator, program coordinator, or outreach roles and can advance to senior specialist, curriculum developer, or managerial positions within educational institutions, nonprofits, or media organizations. With experience, it's possible to move into leadership positions overseeing digital citizenship initiatives, policy advocacy, or staff training programs. Building expertise in emerging digital platforms and maintaining strong networking connections can further enhance advancement prospects. Many in the field also broaden their careers by consulting, speaking at conferences, or authoring educational resources.

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Infographic showing various Media Literacy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,307 per year, or $31.9 per hour.

Digital Media Specialist

Tufts University

Medford, MA • On-site

$61K - $91K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Tufts University rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Overview
Tisch Library supports Tufts' School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering, providing services and resources to assist members of the Tufts community in their teaching, learning, and research. Tisch Library provides collections, expertise, and technology-rich environments to support the creation and dissemination of scholarship. The Research & Instruction Department works with staff, students, and faculty to incorporate information resources into the curriculum; designs course-based and open workshops; provides research consultation services; and develops new services and programs to support teaching, learning, and scholarship at Tufts. The Digital Design Studio (DDS) provides facilities and support to students, faculty, and staff working with digital media and multimedia, including large-format and 3D printing.
What You'll Do
The Digital Media Specialist supports students and faculty on the design and creation of multimodal scholarship and creative assessment strategies. Through consultations, instruction, workshops, outreach, and collaborative initiatives, this position supports digital media practices and critical design and media literacies in a variety of formats, including but not limited to visual design, video, audio, zines, 3d printing, and laser engraving.
The Digital Media Specialist reports to the Head of the Digital Design Studio (DDS) and plays a role in developing initiatives and services supported by the DDS. As a member of the Digital Scholarship Department, the Digital Media Specialist will identify areas of collaboration with colleagues related to digital pedagogy and critical and ethical approaches to digital scholarship.
  • Instructional support
    • Provide consultation and expertise to students and faculty on the design and creation of digital media and its integration into scholarly contexts.
    • Act as liaison between curricular projects and DDS services.
    • Propose, develop, and assess efforts to teach media literacy through course collaborations, student-led workshops, and co-curricular activities.
  • Department support
    • Work with the Studio Manager to develop training and teaching opportunities for student workers.
    • Contribute to conversations on use of the studio space and developing and promoting new services aligned with the mission of the DDS and the Digital Scholarship department.
  • Library service and professional development
    • Monitor and communicate developments in technology to support DDS goals.
    • Serve on department, library, and university teams or working groups as appropriate.

What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • At least 2 years' experience in the use of various digital media technology in an educational setting
  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Strong working knowledge of video, audio and design applications in Adobe Creative Cloud, with particular strength in visual design
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff in a diverse environment.
  • A commitment to imaginative and creative user services grounded in equity.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree or graduate certificate in relevant discipline
  • Familiarity with assessment in an educational context.
  • Experience with digital humanities tools and applications.

Pay Range
Minimum $61,200.00, Midpoint $76,500.00, Maximum $91,800.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

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