Media and Marketing Specialist

Birmingham, AL

$41K/yr – $66K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own multimedia storytelling and social presence for a college, turning events, stories, and media relations into a cohesive narrative engine across platforms.

  • Social content ownership: build and execute cross-platform strategy and content calendar for campus audiences.
  • Story and media: develop news stories and manage media relations to drive coverage.
  • Multimedia execution: produce photos and short videos for events and campaigns, coordinating vendors when needed.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute social media content strategy across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube)
  • Assist in the development and writing of news stories and publications.
  • Produce photography and short-form video content for campus events and storytelling.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and freelancers for larger multimedia projects and paid advertising.
  • Identify, develop, and execute institutional storytelling aligned with the college’s strategic goals.
  • Manage media relations: pitch stories, follow up with news media, respond to inquiries.
  • Assist with promotional item ordering, inventory and track distribution
  • Assist in website revision requests and content updates for the web.
  • Assist with the college’s IPOP and Ambassador Scholarship programs, as needed.
  • Work a flexible schedule including limited evenings and weekends.

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution
  • Excellent social media platform knowledge and experience
  • Exceptional computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva
  • Able to operate DSLR camera for photography and videography
  • Excellent oral, auditory and written communication skills

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Marketing or a business-related field
  • Familiarity with website content management systems
  • Portfolio or work samples demonstrating writing, design, and multimedia capabilities
  • Experience with media relations or journalism
  • Experience with short-form video editing
ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE logo

ENTERPRISE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Enterprise State Community College (ESCC) provides accessible, high-quality education that prepares students for college, career, and life. Serving the Wiregrass through campuses in Enterprise and Ozark, ESCC offers affordable degree pathways, workforce training, and industry partnerships to build a stronger community and economy.

Enterprise, Alabama, USA
11 employees (1 in marketing)