Social Media Content Creation Specialist (part-time/28 hrs per week)

Provo, UT (On-site)

$28/hr – $36/hrEntry LevelPart time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own BYU social storytelling from concept to publish, partnering with students and campus brands to surface compelling stories and format for each platform.

  • Content Ownership: Own short-form videos and multimedia that drive campus storytelling on official BYU channels.
  • Storytelling & Partnerships: Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to source stories and curate user-generated content.
  • Performance & Community: Use analytics and audience insights to optimize content and assist with community management.

Job Description

Responsibilities - Serve as the primary content creator for BYU’s official social media channels, developing engaging photo, video, and short-form content that tells the story of the university. - Conceptualize, film, edit, and publish high-quality short-form videos and other multimedia content optimized for social platforms. - Identify and pursue compelling storytelling opportunities by collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners. - Source and curate high-quality user-generated content. - Collaborate with the social media team to develop and execute content strategies that support university priorities and highlight BYU’s unique mission. - Analyze social media performance and provide recommendations based on analytics and audience insights. - Monitor social media comments and messages and assist with community management. - Collaborate with and provide shared oversight of student social media interns Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Advertising, Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field - Proven experience managing social media accounts and creating content for digital platforms - Demonstrated experience creating, filming, and editing short-form video content for social media - Strong proficiency with video editing software - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and content best practices - Experience using social media analytics and applying data to inform content decisions - Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Nice to have - Experience in digital storytelling within the higher education vertical - Some proficiency of graphic design and/or photography - Experience supervising or mentoring student employees or interns - Experience with social listening, community management, and content strategy development Benefits - 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans) - Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household - May be eligible for tuition benefits after two years - Access to the library - Free on-campus parking - Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents - Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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Brigham Young University

We believe a world yearning for hope and joy needs the graduates of Brigham Young University—disciples of Jesus Christ who are driven by love for God and His children and who are prepared to serve and lead. This preparation demands a unique university model: at BYU, belief enhances inquiry, study amplifies faith, and revelation leads to rich understanding; at BYU, helping students develop their full divine potential is central to both our teaching and our scholarship. As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world and an essential university for the world.

Provo, Utah, USA
17K employees (1,130 in marketing)