Social Media and Communications Specialist

Venice, FL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelPart time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Drive Venice UCC’s social presence across major platforms with creator-level content production and paid campaigns.

  • Must-have: Proven social media marketing experience with a strong portfolio.
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with ministry leaders and multi-format content creation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies aligned with brand goals, utilizing platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
  • Create engaging content including graphics, videos, photography, and written posts using tools like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Manage daily social media activities using scheduling tools such as Hootsuite and Buffer to ensure consistent posting and timely responses.
  • Monitor social listening trends to gather insights on audience preferences, competitor activities, and industry developments.
  • Optimize content for search engines (SEO) and implement keyword research techniques to increase visibility.
  • Analyze web analytics and social media metrics via Google Analytics and platform insights to assess campaign performance and inform future strategies.
  • Collaborate with ministry leaders to enhance branding efforts and maintain positive relationships with in person and online communities.
  • Oversee paid advertising campaigns on Facebook Advertising and other platforms to boost reach and engagement.
  • Conduct photography and video editing to produce high-quality visual content that aligns with branding standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of campaign activities, engagement metrics, and audience growth for reporting purposes.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in social media marketing or digital marketing roles with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns.
  • Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and the Adobe Creative Suite, Canva and Mac Platforms.
  • Familiarity with social media management tools such as Hootsuite and Buffer for scheduling and analytics.
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices, keyword research, web analytics (Google Analytics), and social listening tools.
  • Skilled in content creation across multiple formats—paper, text, images, videos—and capable of editing video content effectively.
  • Strong understanding of branding principles, relationship management, public relations strategies, and e-commerce fundamentals.
  • Excellent proofreading skills with an eye for detail to ensure high-quality output.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexible schedule to include Sunday morning.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred

Preferred

  • Experience with Facebook Advertising campaigns and knowledge of digital marketing trends is highly desirable.

Social Media and Communications Specialist

Venice United Church Of Christ · Venice, FL · On-site