Social Media Strategist (Marketing Communications Professional II)

Chico, CA (On-site)

$62K/yr – $91K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and drive Chico State’s organic social media strategy, overseeing content planning, engagement, performance analysis, and campus collaboration while mentoring student staff and coordinating cross-campus best practices.

  • Lead the development and execution of social media initiatives to support brand and visibility goals
  • Oversee content development, audience engagement, and data-driven strategy improvements

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Under general supervision of the Director of Strategic Marketing, the Social Media Strategist develops and implements organic social media strategies and initiatives that support Chico State’s brand and advance University marketing, communications, and visibility goals.
  • The position manages the University’s social media presence, including content planning, audience engagement, content development, and performance analysis, using social media trends, analytics, and audience insights to inform strategy and recommend ongoing improvements.
  • The Strategist also provides lead work direction and training to student employees and collaborates with social media managers and content creators across campus to share best practices and support coordinated efforts.

Requirements

  • Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred

  • Experience in higher education, nonprofit, public-sector, or other mission-driven communications.
  • Advanced skills in photography, video production/editing, graphic design, or other digital content production.

Benefits

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California State University, Chico

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Founded in 1887, California State University, Chico, is an award-winning public institution in Chico, Northern California, serving over 16,000 students in more than 150 experiential programs. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality, high-value education that teaches our students to be socially conscious and intellectually curious, developing in them the confidence to create a tomorrow of their own making. Our location in Northern California allows our students to be actively involved in their community and experience everything the state capital and Bay Area have to offer. The living and learning community at Chico is active, engaged, and diverse, encouraging personal and professional growth and developing graduates who have the skills and the confidence to lead in their careers and lives. Chico State is proudly a part of The California State University system.

Founded in 2011
Chico, California, USA
4.2K employees (177 in marketing)
89% recommend to a friend
58% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$62K/yr – $91K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
91 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
5.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
560.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$150K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.3%
Direct
50.2%
Referral
7.8%
Social
6.9%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.2K

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Social Media Strategist (Marketing Communications Professional II)

California State University, Chico · Chico, CA · On-site