Social Media Marketing Specialist (Onsite)

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$70K/yr – $102K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own social storytelling and community voice, turning brand narratives into authentic social content across platforms, while partnering with content and student orgs to surface timely storytelling opportunities.

  • Own social voice and community communications across platforms to drive engagement and brand resonance.
  • Collaborate with content team to plan, produce, publish, and report on social content and community initiatives.
  • Identify compelling story angles and packaging for targeted audiences to boost authenticity and impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Having a deep passion for social media, keeping abreast of new developments and opportunities in the industry, and being a strategic thinker.
  • Acting as the voice of our brand and managing various community communications.
  • Partnering with content team members on all aspects of social media from planning, production and publishing to community management and reporting.
  • Identifying storytelling opportunities and demonstrating an exceptionally strong “news sense”
  • Identifying the compelling part(s) of a story or individual that will connect with a particular audience and packaging that into social content authentically, engagingly, and impactfully.
  • Partnering with Student Organizations and identified subjects to generate content that can be leveraged.

Requirements

  • Minimum two (2) years of related experience managing social media platforms in a similar related position (marketing-driven company with comparable size, complexity), and specific marketing sub-functions.
  • Minimum two (2) years of writing, editing, and/or content marketing experience.
  • Experience with Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, X, and YouTube is essential.
  • Experience with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures with an understanding of Hootsuite or other similar programs to manage online postings on different platforms along with knowledge of general marketing trends and techniques.
  • Hands-on experience with social media management for brands.
  • Experience launching community initiatives (e.g., building an online forum, launching an ambassador program, creating an event series, writing blogs, newsletters, etc.).
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field or relevant experience required.
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West Coast University

Since its founding more than a century ago, in 1909, West Coast University has steadily evolved into a leading education institution. Constantly innovating to bring you new and engaging ways to learn, WCU has grown to include six campuses in California, Texas, and Florida, as well as a variety of online programs and a network of more than 50,000 alumni. Through programs in nursing, healthcare and business — ranging from bachelor’s to doctorates — West Coast University seeks to make education accessible to anyone, helping prepare a generation of capable and passionate professionals. Our programs aim to provide you with the flexibility you need to earn your degree, while leveraging technology designed for modern students. WCU enhances your learning experience through tools such as technologically advanced simulation centers, original shows, its Skills Labs, YouTube series, and more. For more information on WCU’s programs and/or start dates, please visit https://westcoastuniversity.eduWest Coast University also has nearly 2,000 faculty and associates. For list of open positions, please visit https://jobs.westcoastuniversity.edu/

Founded in 1909
Irvine, California, USA
2.3K employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
481.7M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.3M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
12.9%
Direct
62.8%
Referral
11.9%
Social
11.9%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.3K