Creative Content & Social Media Specialist

San Jose, CA (On-site)

$25/hr – $30/hrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 13 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end social content creation for CalMU, from concept through publishing across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook; lead production workflows, brand-aligned visuals, and performance-driven storytelling.

  • Plan, film, and edit short-form videos and photos
  • Manage content calendars and cross-platform publishing
  • Monitor engagement and optimize content based on analytics

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, film, and edit short-form videos for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other digital platforms.
  • Develop creative concepts that highlight CalMU’s academic programs, students, faculty, and university community.
  • Capture photographs and videos for planned content, interviews, campaigns, and campus events as needed.
  • Create and publish content across CalMU’s social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
  • Maintain a practical content calendar aligned with university priorities and marketing initiatives.
  • Create platform-appropriate content, including Reels, Stories, carousels, graphics, videos, and captions.
  • Monitor comments, messages, and mentions and route questions to the appropriate department when needed.
  • Stay current on relevant social media trends, platform updates, and content formats.
  • Design branded promotional materials, including flyers, social media graphics, email graphics, banners, brochures, presentations, and digital signage.
  • Adapt creative materials for different platforms, audiences, dimensions, and formats.

Requirements

  • Portfolio demonstrating relevant graphic design, photography, social media, and short-form video work.
  • At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in content creation, graphic design, social media, marketing, communications, or a related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Graphic Design, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
  • Hands-on experience filming and editing short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.
  • Familiarity with social media analytics and platform insights.
  • Experience creating digital and promotional materials, including flyers, social media graphics, banners, and email graphics.
  • Strong writing skills, including the ability to create clear and engaging captions and promotional copy.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred

  • Experience creating content for higher education, education-focused organizations, or other student-facing brands.
  • Experience using HubSpot or another content management system.
  • Experience using AI-assisted design, image, or video tools.
  • Basic knowledge of accessibility, SEO, and print-production requirements.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
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California Miramar University

California Miramar University (CalMU) is a nationally accredited institution offering affordable, flexible Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degree programs in Business and Technology.Students can choose between online and hybrid learning formats designed to support working professionals, military and VA students, and international learners from around the globe.Popular programs include the Associate of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Master of Business Administration (MBA), and our newest certificate offerings in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.With a diverse student body, practitioner faculty, and a focus on real-world application, CalMU prepares students to meet today’s workforce demands with confidence and career readiness.To learn more about our programs or connect with student and alumni talent, visit calmu.edu.

Founded in 2005
San Diego, California, USA
105 employees (10 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$25/hr – $30/hr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (6% of company)
Median Tenure
2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
76.1K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$69.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.9%
Direct
43.7%
Referral
9.3%
Social
4.3%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~105
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Creative Content & Social Media Specialist

California Miramar University · San Jose, CA · On-site