Coordinator, Social Media

Kankakee, IL (Hybrid)

$49K/yr – $62K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own campus social media storytelling and real-time coverage across multiple channels, balancing brand voice, accessibility, and community engagement.

  • Content strategy and channel leadership to drive original posts, visuals, and short-form videos for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X/Twitter.
  • Real-time event coverage and audience engagement through interactive posts, replies, and timely responses.
  • Story gathering from students, alumni, and staff to fuel authentic testimonials and campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops a content strategy for the college’s primary social media channels (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X/Twitter).
  • Monitors trends and analytics to optimize engagement and reach.
  • Generates original content including written posts, graphics, videos, and photo stories.
  • Plans and executes real-time coverage of campus events, student life, and special announcements.
  • Interviews students, alumni, and staff to write and share their stories and testimonials.
  • Captures and edits high-quality photos and video footage to use across digital platforms.
  • Creates short-form videos optimized for social media.
  • Ensures content aligns with brand and accessibility standards.
  • Serves as the voice of the college on social media, responding to comments and messages in a timely and authentic manner.
  • Cultivates an engaging online community through interactive posts and campaigns.
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Kankakee Community College

Kankakee Community College is committed to one mission: Enhancing quality of life through learning.KCC is a great place to start working toward achieving your goals, dreams and ambitions. Whether you are looking to transfer to a four-year college or university or want to go directly into the workforce. KCC can provide you with the education you need to succeed.Kankakee Community College is accredited by the HIgher Learning Commission which is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Founded in 1966
Kankakee, Illinois, USA
438 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
30.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41%
Direct
51.7%
Referral
4.9%
Social
1%
Paid
1.2%

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Current headcount: ~442

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