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National Association of Black Journalists is hiring: Digital Communication Speci

National Association of Black Journalists, Durham, NC, United States, 27703

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Job ID: 72174

Job Views: 252

Postal Code: 27705

Job Category: Online | New Media, Public Relations | Marketing, Academia

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5 p.m.

POSITION TYPE: Permanent, 12-Month, SHRA, FLSA Exempt, 1.0 FTE

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $53,248 - $54,895


Description of Duties:

Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the Digital Communication Specialist is a subject matter expert and specialist for social media marketing communications, charged with managing the presence and reputation of NCSSM’s social media channels including institutional and place-based channels on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn and collaborating with colleagues around the institution who operate specialty sub-channels (such as Admissions, the Ryden Program in Artificial Intelligence, Fine Arts, Summer Programs, etc.).

The position is responsible for producing original content to be utilized across various platforms including social media, video, and the web. The Digital Communication Specialist will utilize established methods for locating and messaging to target audiences, increasing visibility with those audiences, and utilizing digital methods to help accomplish strategic communication goals, foremost of which are to underpin fundraising efforts and assist with student recruitment particularly within underrepresented populations. The position provides critical bandwidth and focus on populating these social and digital media channels with engaging content week after week, helping to expand the strategic online presence of the school and its units and engaging and expanding key audiences for our content and messaging. In line with the school’s brand platform and in collaboration with larger departmental efforts, the position is responsible for front-line execution of the director’s strategic social media and digital initiatives.

The position will be based on the Durham, NC campus of NCSSM. While regular presence on campus is crucial for this position, hybrid in-person/remote work may be an option after an initial orientation period. Working hours are generally 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday with occasional flex for evening and weekend assignments or to accommodate the employee’s personal needs.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, communications, or a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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