Social Media Specialist

Temple University's Strategic Marketing and Communications Department is searching for a Social Media Specialist!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following :

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE

A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary : $52,000-$57,000

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

The Social Media Specialist supports the growth of Temple University's social media presence and engagement through engaging content for key audiences of prospective and current students, parents, alumni, and faculty / staff in support of the University's strategic priorities.

The Social Media Specialist, under the direction of the Sr. Associate Director of Social Media, assists with creating, managing and deploying social media strategies that continually foster a sense of community among the University's key audiences. These strategies are aligned with institutional goals and strategic priorities of increasing enrollment, retaining current students, engaging alumni, and elevating the Temple University brand and reputation. Temple University's Social Media Specialist must value collaboration across teams and ensures their work aligns with the division's integrated marketing efforts and audience engagement strategies. Performs other duties as assigned.

Please include links to examples of current professional social media work, specifically caption writing.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related field
• At least two (2) years of professional experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities

Essential Duties

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement after successful completion of introductory period (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement : In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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