Social Media Content Creator

Do you love creating content University Marketing and Communications is hiring a Social Media Content Creator to create original engaging and high-quality content (primarily video) for the Universitys social media accounts.

As part of University Marketing and Communications the Social Media Content Creator will support the Associate Director of Social Media in enhancing the brand and national reputation of the University of Dayton. With a focus on video the position will create original engaging and high-quality social media content that aligns with our overall social media strategy.

The Social Media Content Creator is responsible for planning filming and editing raw footage to develop compelling and concise video content for various social media platforms; staying up-to-date with popular video trends on social media and pitching ideas that are adapted for the Universitys brand; capturing B-roll and still photography; and managing our video asset library.

Rooted in our Catholic Marianist traditions University Marketing and Communications is committed to inclusion and belonging. This position assists in authentically and intentionally representing all members of the UD community in our publications and posts.

Hybrid work arrangement is available (three days per week on campus in Dayton Ohio; two days per week remote).

Bachelors degree or associates degree and two years of relevant experience.
Experience in creating on-brand video content for a business organization or other entity on social media.
Effective collaboration skills.
Proven experience in taking initiative meeting deadlines and shepherding projects from concept to completion.
Ability to plan film and edit raw footage into compelling and concise video content.

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Two years of experience in videography and/or content creation.
Deep understanding of in-app creator tools across social platforms and experience with Adobe Premiere After Effects Lightroom and Photoshop.
Demonstrated ability to follow social media trends and implement a social media campaign.
Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to make community members feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Experience in managing and maintaining an organized video library.

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity achieve equitable outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities women protected veterans individuals with disabilities or on the basis of age race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity.