Social Media Specialist

Manhattan, KS (On-site)

$21/hr – $23/hrMid Level4+ years expInternship

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Job Summary

Own and drive the college’s social media program by creating and optimizing digital content, analyzing results, advising on best practices for HHS, and leading the design and distribution of brand-aligned assets across digital and print channels.

  • Oversee content creation and distribution across social and emerging channels
  • Track and report performance to optimize engagement and impact
  • Guide cross-functional teams on branding and asset production

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage and create compelling and action-oriented digital content, to include videos/reels, graphics, etc., for social media and other emerging channels
  • Analyze performance metrics and report on content effectiveness
  • Serve as a consultant to HHS schools and programs regarding best practices on social media usage
  • Lead all design and creation of print and digital assets
  • Build an asset library of photos and videos/reels to be used for digital and print needs
  • Help ensure all creative outputs meet brand standards and are effectively distributed
  • Collaborate with team members to support marketing initiatives
  • This is a part-time, benefits-eligible position. The selected candidate will be expected to work approximately 20 hours per week.

Requirements

  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Four years of relevant experience
  • Requirements may be met through a combination of work experience and education
  • Sponsorship Eligibility: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or related field
  • One to three years of experience with photography, videography, and graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
  • Expertise in social media platforms and trends, with experience in managing social media accounts for organizations or brands
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
  • Possess a strong creative vision with the ability to translate ideas into compelling visual content
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Founded in 1944
Manhattan, Kansas, USA
210 employees (19 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.7%
Direct
48.3%
Referral
6%
Social
15.5%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~212

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
15 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
19 years
Median Tenure
4.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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