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Social Media Specialist IIAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
Marketing & CommunicationsProposed Minimum Salary
$4681.17 monthlyJob Location
College Station TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Division of Marketing & Communications tells the story of Texas A&M and promotes and protects the Texas A&M brand. We achieve our goals through: Messaging Branding and Brand Oversight. For more information please visit us at we want
The Communications Specialist II under the direction of the Associate Director of Social Media is responsible for monitoring engagement and Texas A&Ms communities on social media properties managed by the Texas A&M Social Media team including institutional social media accounts and additional miscellaneous social media accounts. The Specialist will also work closely with the Associate Director to develop and write research content for those same social media accounts. The Specialist will lead social media efforts and coordinate with content creators to plan and execute the social media strategy. The Specialist should have a strong understanding of the digital media landscape trends and social monitoring while developing and growing their skills experience and knowledge.
What you need to know
Salary: will be commensurate based on the selected hires education and experience.
Special Instructions: A cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents.
Travel: This position may require some travel.
Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in marketing communications or public relations.
Three years of experience managing online communities creating social media content and experience in crafting content strategy.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated experience in X LinkedIn and YouTube platforms.
Strong written and oral communications skills
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects
Ability to work professionally and harmoniously in a service-oriented position
Self-motivation and ability to manage time efficiently as well as make quick decisions with minimal supervision
Critical thinking skills
Ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external teams
Proficiency/mastery social media channels and emerging social media trends
Proven ability to create research content specifically for social media communication
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Responsibilities
Social Media Management
Conceptualize produce and execute creative copy for research posts across all Marketing and Communications managed channels.
Collaborate with creators and social media team.
Manage various social media properties working closely with internal teams to create engaging content.
Use analytics daily weekly monthly and annually to make smart data-driven decisions that shape the social media strategy.
Social Media Community Management:
Monitor and listen to online conversations across the brand.
Manage direct message comments and replies to spark engagement build a strong community and deliver swift effective customer service on a wide range of topics related to Texas A&M.
Develop and expand the online communities.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university such as sporting and cultural events state-of-the-art recreation facilities the Bush Library and Museum and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time