Social Media Strategist

New London, CT (On-site)

$58K/yr – $61K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize the College’s social media strategy and execution, leading content creation, analytics, crisis monitoring, and intern supervision across multiple channels.

  • Lead and supervise digital content interns and weekly meetings
  • Develop engaging content aligned with strategy and brand

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the College’s social media accounts and calendar, develop engaging content based on strategy and the College brand
  • Serve as primary point of contact for the social media accounts of Connecticut College, responding to inquiries from internal and external audiences
  • Run reports and use data to inform social media strategy
  • Work alongside the Social Media Content Creator (Video) to develop engaging video content
  • Supervise and lead digital content interns
  • Act as the primary community manager for the main social media accounts of Connecticut College.
  • Monitor College-related conversations on social media and respond in a timely manner and as appropriate. Identify and alert the Director of Digital Marketing and key administrators to potential crises. Track, report and advise on social media crises and their impact on the College’s accounts. 3. Research and conceptualize content ideas for social and digital media; write copy; create audio, photographic, video and other multimedia content. Develop engaging content based on the social media strategy and the College brand. Increase engagement across all social channels.
  • Work closely with the Social Media Content Creator (Video) to plan and develop engaging content.
  • Lead and manage digital content interns, including student writers and content creators. Lead weekly meetings with the interns.
  • Use analytics and data to inform decision-making about social media and digital communications and marketing. Track engagement across channels and provide analysis and recommendations to ensure greatest reach. Produce reports for the Director of Digital Marketing on key initiatives, goals and accomplishments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or digital content field, such as filmography
  • 3-5 years of experience in social media
  • Proficiency with design tools (Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, etc.)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of online social media tools
  • Basic photography and videography skills required
  • Demonstrated problem-solver with strong critical thinking skills
  • Comfort with technology and data management
  • High integrity and professionalism
  • Able to work gracefully under pressure, plan and accomplish goals

Preferred

  • Proficiency with Sprout Social or similar social media scheduling/monitoring tools
  • Experience in higher education

Benefits

  • Full Benefits
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Connecticut College

At Connecticut College, students and faculty work closely together to create a vibrant social, cultural and intellectual community enriched by diverse perspectives.Established in 1911, Connecticut College is a thriving private liberal arts college known for extraordinary students and faculty, rigorous academics and a comprehensive residential life program.Connecticut College is located on a 750-acre arboretum, stunning central quad and a newly revitalized waterfront on the Thames River.

Founded in 1911
New London, Connecticut, USA
1.5K employees (128 in marketing)

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452.1K
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$688
Traffic Source Mix
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43.1%
Direct
50.7%
Referral
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Social
0.6%
Paid
0.2%

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