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Auburn is hiring: Social Media Specialist in Auburn

Auburn, Auburn, AL, United States, 36831


Position Details

Position Information

Requisition NumberS4123P
Home Org NameUniv Marketing & Strategic Comm
Division NameCommunications and Marketing
Position TitleSocial Media Specialist
Job Class CodeOC60
Appointment StatusFull-time
Limited TermNo

Job Summary

Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Social Media Specialist to join our Communications & Marketing team! This position is vital in promoting cohesive and impactful communication across the university's social media platforms, ensuring that all content aligns with institutional values, enhances the university's reputation, and supports its strategic priorities.

What You'll Do:

  • Creating Content and Engaging Audience: The Social Media Specialist develops and maintains a monthly content calendar, assists in creating and scheduling posts, and monitors audience engagement across platforms to ensure timely and effective communication.
  • Integrating Strategies and Collaborating Across Campus: They support the execution of social media strategies aligned with university goals, collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and alumni to identify and prioritize effective storytelling opportunities, and integrate social media campaigns into university-wide initiatives to ensure consistent messaging.
  • Analyzing Performance and Monitoring Trends: The Specialist tracks and analyzes social media performance using analytics tools, prepares monthly reports for each platform, and maintains an updated social media trends guide with proactive recommendations for improving digital engagement.
  • Managing Advertising and Campaigns: They assist in planning and executing social media advertising campaigns, set up targeted ads, and analyze ad performance to optimize results.

Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the growth and success of Auburn University and its priorities.
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to making a difference.
  • Purpose Driven Work: Align your passion and fulfillment to your work, where you're trusted to reach your full potential and achieve your pinnacle career experience.
  • Culture by Design: Thrive in a culture that champions respect, accountability, and professional development.

Essential Functions

  • Purpose - The Social Media Specialist supports the execution of social media strategies and tactics to build brand loyalty across multiple platforms.
  • Collaboration - They work closely with the university's central marketing and communications office, faculty, staff, students, and alumni to identify and prioritize storytelling opportunities.
  • Innovation - By maintaining an updated social media trends guide, the Specialist provides proactive recommendations across campus to enhance digital engagement.
  • Production - The Specialist is the primary creator for all technical elements of social media, including content creation and monitoring audience engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field.

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range$43,190-$64,790
Job CategoryCommunications/Public Relations/Marketing
City position is located in:Auburn
State position is located:Alabama
Posting Date12/04/2024

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals.

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