SSW Communications and Marketing

The SSW Office of Communications and Marketing provides internal and external communication, marketing, video and studio production, simulation studio training support, news writing, social media, and other community outreach services.

Let our Marketing and Communications Team know how we can help you get your message out to the right audiences with our easy-to-fill-out SSW Marketing and Communications Request Form. This form will help us easily process your request in a timely manner and ensure that all SSW news, announcements, and initiatives are completed. Your selections will generate unique questions for your requested service to ensure we have as much information as possible to ensure prompt turnaround times.

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Marketing

Develop marketing and advertising materials for communications, recruiting, and brand reputation functions.

Communications

The School of Social Work Communications Office creates, writes, and produces visual and written products to distribute to internal audiences and external news outlets. The office locates, prepares, and promotes experts to address Social Work issues in mass media.

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News Stories

Our Communications Team is here to help tell your story and to write the on-brand message for the school's audience. Whether you have earned a research grant, uncovered profound revelations as a result of your study, or want to celebrate a student you are proud of, we want to share that message.

Read A Story

 

Dean's Weekly Roundup

Do you have an announcement you would like to share with the faculty and staff for the Weekly Roundup? The Weekly Roundup is the best and most consistent way to get your message out there to our SSW community. Whether it is a call for proposals, an award, funding announcements, or an event this is the most reliable way to get your message out.

 

Courtyard Conversations

We are excited to re-introduce our Courtyard Conversations series as a 30-minute to one-hour podcast! You choose the subject, invite a guest of your choice, and we will help you broadcast from the comfort of your home or office! Our Communications Team will help you prepare by offering best practices tips, review your script, and moderate your episode to ensure it flows well and keeps the conversation going!

Watch An Episode

 

Blaze the Mic

Know a student with a story to tell? The School of Social Work is hosting a student-based podcast focusing on our students and alumni. Our guests can choose from a variety of different topics from how social work has impacted their lives, their educational journey, and their overall passion for the social work profession.

Stream Now

 

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Marketing

The School of Social Work Marketing Office develops marketing and advertising materials for communication, recruiting, and brand reputation functions.  The office monitors return on investment for more than two dozen campaigns and maintains relationships with our internal university marketing staff and external commercial vendor partners.

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Social Media

The Marketing Office also manages SSW’s social media platforms, including; Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and Threads. We are here to help promote our students, staff, and faculty on our social media. Want your event to be featured on the School of Social Work Social Media Pages? Here are a few things to know:

  • Creative must be submitted at
    • Minimum: 1080 x 1080 px
    • Maximum: 1080 x 1350 px
  • Creative must meet all UTA Accessibility Guidelines
  • Creative must be submitted in a PDF format
  • Creative must be submitted at minimum 10 business days before event

The Marketing Office reserves the right to deny any submissions that do not meet the guidelines above. If you have any questions or concerns please contact jessica.davis@uta.edu.

 

Screen Displays

The School of Social Work monitors multiple screen displays throughout the School of Social Work and SMART Hospital building we can also help you submit your event flyers and announcements to UTA Screens across campus. Ready to submit? Ensure your creative meets the following criteria:

  • Creative must be submitted at
    • Landscape: 1250 x 750 px
    • Portrait: 450 x 750 px
  • Creative must meet all UTA Accessibility Guidelines
  • Creative must be submitted in a PDF format.
    • If your creative is in another format, please contact jessica.davis@uta.edu for questions and assistance
  • Provide start and end date for when you would like your creative to be live.

 

Creative Products

The School of Social Work Marketing Office provides marketing services and graphic design for the School of Social Work.  The Marketing Office is happy to assist with any School of Social Work departmental requests for flyers, graphics, presentation design and more. The Marketing Office may not create any flyers for student organizations, student initiatives, or non-SSW events.

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Marketing Consultations

Are you planning an event or launching a program and are looking for tips on best advertising and marketing practices? The Marketing Office can help you navigate the complex world of best practices in accessibility, graphic design, and marketing channels.

 

Website Requests

Please request your website updates by filling out the Online Request Form.

Please make sure to include the following information:

  • The webpage URL (Ex. https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/social-work/programs/msw)
  • The location on the webpage that needs to be modified, and updated verbiage if needed.
  • Also, attach any documents, pictures and external links that needs to be modified or added to the webpage.
  • Please spell check all information.  Also, verify all documents and pictures are website accessible as required by UTA Web Standard Guidelines.
     
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Digital Media & Technology

The School of Social Work’s in-house studio is a state-of-the-art facility with video production resources to enhance your academic and promotional vision.

 Studio Equipment

Photography

Whether you are looking to update your headshot or get coverage of your upcoming event we are here to capture your moment.

Videography

Have a project that requires a video? Our studio can help you with that. Our studio is equipped with professional grade cameras, audio equipment, a “never-miss-your-mark" teleprompter and more! To ensure a quality product we request that you provide as much time as possible for the development process, we begin each initiative with an in-take session to understand your mission, we will then assist you in creating a script, before scheduling you for a session in the studio. Finally, we will also handle all post-production editing your video may require. 

Tips on How to Prepare

  • Brainstorm: How would you like to present your content? Develop a script or use your PowerPoint notes. If you need suggestions, contact us here at the studio for tips and tricks.
  • Decide what you would like to say: Are you concerned about staying on track on video? No worries. We can place your notes directly in front of you on our teleprompter. 
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASES

 

 

Virtual Reality

For our SSW Digital Learning and Simulation/VR Center, Home Health Center, and the Distance Education Training Room we will provide faculty, students, and staff with the capabilities to support pedagogical approaches that are engaging and innovative.  This technology supports better learning outcomes for online students, as well as integration with in-person classes.  The production spaces have professional full-time staff members present to support the needs of faculty, staff, and students with teaching, clinical practice simulation, virtual reality, research, and communication.

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SIMULATION/VR Center Capabilities & Services

  • Live Webcasting/Live Stream – Supports Simulation and Virtual Realty Training
  • Dynamic visual imagery and video editing/during recording and in post-production
  • Produce professional and engaging lecture videos for online, hybrid, and in-person courses
  • Capabilities of live streaming clinical practice courses for role playing both for in-person and online classes (simultaneously with both modes)
  • Conduct media interview training for faculty, students, staff, and alumni
  • Sound Booth incorporated into the studio to produce high-quality professional products
  • Set-up for Talk-Show format - live-streaming and recorded sessions
  • Set-up for live streaming with guest speakers from the studio, virtual reality, simulation theatre, and some classrooms.
     
 
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CONTACT US

SSW COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

Antwan C. Williams, J.D.
Assistant Dean of Communications, Marketing, and Recruitment
Email: antwan.williams@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-6708
Office:  SWSH 203S

Jessica Davis
Marketing Manager
Email: jessica.davis@uta.edu
Phone:  817-272-3880
Office:  SWSH 203R

Jobanet Flores
Marketing Coordinator
Email: jobanet.flores@uta.edu
Phone:  817-272-3870
Office:  SWSH 203L

Doughlas Gutierrez
Communications Assistant for Digital Media & Video Production
Email: doughlas.gutierrez@uta.edu
Reserve studio time: Book now
Phone: 817-272-6288
Office:  SWSH 207

Jaelon Jackson
Communications Specialist
Email: jaelon.jackson@uta.edu
Office:  SWSH 207

John Sevier
Web Developer
Email: john.sevierjr@uta.edu
Phone:  817-272-6352
Office:  SWSH 203V

Questions About School of Social Work Admissions?

Get information about School of Social Work Academic Programs, Admissions Requirements, Complete Future Student Interest Form, and more.

GET INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Studio Capabilities

  1. Dynamic Visual Imagery and Video Editing/During and in Post-Production
  2. Produce Lecture Videos for Online, Hybrid or Face-to-Face Courses
  3. Official Headshot Photos and Professional Artistic Portrait Photos for Publications
  4. Produce Instructional, Training and Announcement Videos
  5. Produce News, Marketing and Promo Videos
  6. Event Recording Coverage
  7. Live Webcasting and Livestreaming from remote locations
  8. Conduct Media Interview Training
  9. Graphic Arts, Visual Effects and Visual Design Photos and Videos
  10. Media/Video Portal Distribution (YouTube Links and/or Google Drive)