Social Media Coordinator at City of Charleston | USA | $31/hr – $33/hr

City of Charleston

Social Media Coordinator

USA (On-site)

$31/hr – $33/hrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Job Summary

Drive department communications and social media for the City of Charleston’s Culture & Recreation division.

Own social media planning and content creation across key platforms.
Must-have: BA/BS in communications or related field with 1 year of social media experience.
Collaborate on branding, executive messaging, and community outreach for the department.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Manage social media platforms and write draft press releases.
Implement approved branding plans to bolster department image.
Manages internal department communications to include executive staff presentations, City Council, and various internal City departments.
Create regular posts on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Twitter to promote the department and its initiatives in the community.
Develop promotional media in various formats including but not limited to, videos, graphics, pamphlets, flyers, and posters.
Manage department electronic mailbox, disseminating , researching, and gathering staff responds to citizen inquiries .
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in communications, journalism, public relations, graphic design, or a related field and 1 year of experience in developing social media communication strategies and content for social media channels; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid state issued driver’s license.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, Canva or similar software and applications

Preferred

Experience with Adobe media and web development products preferred.

City of Charleston

The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide. Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past. Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

988 employees (41 in marketing)

www.charleston-sc.gov