Liberty University is hiring: Creative Social Media Manager & Content Creator -
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, United States, 24513
Creative Social Media Manager & Content Creator - Office of Spiritual Development
Apply locations Lynchburg, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 22 Days Ago job requisition id R0003843 Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion the Creative Social Media Manager & Content Creator of the Office of Spiritual Development will be responsible for assisting the Creative Director in whatever areas are deemed necessary. You will be responsible for assisting the Creative Director in creating essential media assets for the Office of Spiritual Development and the offices under its authority. These elements include but are not limited to photo and video assets, graphic assets, audio assets, print assets, and digital assets.
Required Action for Employment Consideration: All applicants applying for the position are required to submit a current portfolio to be considered for the position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing all OSD social media platforms - including ideating, writing, developing, scheduling, and posting content
Defining and implementing measurable strategies and campaigns to meet digital presence objectives
Creating a digital marketing plan and social media strategy, identifying strategic weaknesses, and making recommendations for improvements
Very high attention to detail, great time management, ability to work under pressure, strategic and analytical, visionary and executor
Developing video assets and content for Convocation and Campus Community guests
Developing digital assets for LED surfaces during Convocation, Campus Community, and Liberty Worship Collective sets
Developing digital and print assets for LU Stages, LU Shepherd, LU Serve, LU Send, and Liberty Worship Collective
Supporting the Videographers and Content Creators with digital graphic assets as needed
Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment within project specifications, deadlines, and budget restrictions
Stay up-to-date with current cultural trends and industry creative tools. Ideate new initiatives and content that relates and connects with the target audience. Work with team members and lead in planning out the execution of those projects
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred, with a concentration in Digital Media, Cinematic Arts, Strategic Communication, Marketing, or similar concentration
Proficiency in Adobe programs such as but not limited to Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe After Effects
DaVinci Resolve experience preferred or other video editing software
Preferred Experience
2+ years in a professional Videographer, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, or other creative position
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates
Strong organizational skills
Excellent computer skills
Problem Solving
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature
Physical and Sensory Abilities
Occasionally required to travel to international, local, and campus locations
Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.
Driving Requirements
Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Target Hire Date: 2024-10-21
Time Type: Full time
Location: Lynchburg - In Office
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
Why work here?
Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ. Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you.
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