Digital Media Specialist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Digital Media Specialist:

  • BSc. degree in Marketing, Digital media or relevant field
  • Additional qualification in web design or animation is a plus
  • Experience with content management
  • Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • X years of experience as Digital Media Specialist or Digital Marketing Manager or similar role
  • Good knowledge of Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Audacity or other media editing software
  • X years of experience with visual communication methods 
  • Knowledge of web design
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Digital Media Specialist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Digital Media Specialist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.