Social Media Specialist

Durham, NC (On-site)

$60K/yr – $87K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own social storytelling for a research university unit, translating academic content into social-first narratives while shaping strategy, analytics, and governance for brand-safe, audience-focused channels.

  • Strategy Ownership: Lead social approach aligned to academic mission and institutional priorities across Instagram and LinkedIn.
  • Content & Analytics: Build and refine formats, templates, and reporting that turn research and events into measurable engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute and help shape a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with Trinity’s academic mission, institutional priorities, and brand voice.
  • Capture, edit, and produce high-quality short‑form video, photography, graphics, and social‑first content optimized for platforms such as Instagram and LinkedIn.
  • Translate educational, research, and institutional content into engaging, accessible social media storytelling.
  • Design branded templates and visual assets, including Instagram Stories, carousels, and promotional graphics supporting events, academic initiatives, and research activity.
  • Identify and adapt relevant social media trends, formats, and audience behaviors into content opportunities aligned with Trinity’s goals.
  • Engage with audiences, monitor conversations related to Trinity, and identify potential reputational risks.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to adapt content from other platforms and uncover new opportunities for social‑first storytelling.
  • Guide and support student workers in content ideation, production, publishing, and quality control.
  • Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of social media analytics to evaluate performance, identify trends, and inform content strategy.
  • Monitor platform updates, algorithm changes, best practices, and emerging opportunities for growth and engagement.
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