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Social Media Strategist

Bowling Green, OHIO CITY, OH, United States


Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: BGSU00608

Division: Enrollment Management

Department: Marketing and Brand Strategy

Opening Date: 11/13/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Pay Grade: 355

Summary

The social strategist will assist the Assistant Director of Social Media Strategy with (1) enhancing University communications to elevate the BGSU brand through telling our story through an aggressive and strategic social media approach (2) linking University communications with key constituencies through social media initiatives. The social media strategist is responsible for creating social media strategies and content. The position will also assist in managing a student social media team. The position will support additional communications through supporting content generation.

Essential Functions

  • Responsible for assisting with the development of social media campaigns, engaging with key stakeholders on social media, and creating social media content and, including written posts and art, for BGSU's social media accounts as needed (Meta, X, Snapchat, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) to reach key stakeholders on each platform.
  • Research, write, proofread and edit content to create engaging text, image and video for BGSU's primary social media channels.
  • Assist with managing a student social media team, including reviewing and editing posts for consistency and accuracy.
  • Track and report analytics; identify trends and pitch strategies and campaigns to elevate BGSU strategic initiatives;
  • Meet with and assist campus partners to develop strategies for social media accounts.
  • Manage social media comments, messages, etc. and any other social media community engagement.
Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:
  • Bachelor's Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application.
The following Degree is preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, communication, graphic design, visual communication technology, or related field
The following Experience is required:
  • 6 months of professional social media strategy and content-creation experience, which can include work as a graduate student.
  • Final candidates will be asked to provide a portfolio of writing samples with a social media exercise on the day of the interview.
The following Experience is preferred:
  • Prefer experience in higher education communications and social media.
The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is required:
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and comply with the University's vehicle use policy.
Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Prefer experience in higher education communications and social media
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate as part of a team
  • Ability to work with various constituency groups
  • Excellent social media skills

Position Schedule: Full-time position with an option for a flexible/hybrid work schedule (remote/on campus). Work location: Bowling Green, Ohio.

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by November 27, 2024.

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email .

Benefits
Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.