Coordinator, Social Media

Kankakee, IL (Hybrid)

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

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own the college’s social media content strategy and execution, driving storytelling, real-time event coverage, and community engagement across multiple platforms while collaborating with campus partners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field required.
  • Minimum of two years of professional experience managing social media accounts for an organization required.
  • Strong writing, editing, photography, and video production skills required.
  • Proficiency in social media platforms, scheduling tools, and Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or Lightroom) required.
  • Familiarity with content analytics and reporting tools required.
  • May be eligible for remote work up to two days per week.

Preferred

  • Experience working in higher education or a mission-driven organization is preferred.

Benefits

  • 2025 KCC Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program
  • 2025 BCBS Summary Of Benefits Coverage
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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

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$49K/yr – $62K/yr

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Coordinator, Social Media

Kankakee Community College · Kankakee, IL · Hybrid