Social Media Strategist

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$79K/yr – $88K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 9 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and execute DCE's online presence across website and social channels, track feedback and metrics, support strategic projects, and align communications with key stakeholders.

  • Lead content creation and engagement
  • Measure performance and report insights

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • develop, coordinate and support a presence for the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) on website and social media channels (which may include a blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and similar platforms) through coordinated and on brand content creation and engagement, following an approved and prescribed communication plan and taking advantage of spontaneous opportunities for engagement.
  • Track incoming feedback and messages and create reports that track metrics.
  • Support strategic projects and planning.
  • Work closely with the Marketing, Dean’s office, and other key stakeholders to ensure cohesion between all communications and presentations in DCE.

Requirements

  • Experience successfully managing social media accounts for businesses, including the ability to develop and implement effective social media strategies to achieve specific goals.
  • Strong content creation skills, including the ability to write engaging and compelling copy. Experience in content creation, including photos and videos. Ability to think creatively and develop innovative ideas.
  • Demonstrated experience in building and managing online communities, coupled with the ability to engage with followers, respond to comments, and provide best-in-class customer support.
  • Proficiency in social media analytics tools to track and measure the success of tactics. Data-driven mindset with a love for experimentation and analysis.
  • Skillful in organizing work projects and have good time management and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail/accuracy.
  • Cultivate and support diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace and work product.
  • Willingness to participate in and document events at DCE and on campus, autonomously and without supervision. Demonstrates a genuine desire to tell the DCE story and impact of our work on learners and the campus community.
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, English, public relations, journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • 3-5 yearsProven track record of dedicated social media experience of 3 to 5 years for a large scale organization and/or executive leader.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with in-platform posting and third-party scheduling platforms.
  • Copywriting, photography, and graphic design experience.

Benefits

  • medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks
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Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. As a U.S. News & World Report top 10 public university, UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.With more than 37,000 students, 1,497 faculty members and 11,622 staff, UCI is among the most dynamic campuses in the University of California system. Increasingly a first-choice campus for students, UCI ranks among the top U.S. universities in the number of undergraduate applications and continues to admit freshmen with highly competitive academic profiles. UCI is also ranked No. 2 by U.S. News & World Report for social mobility, which takes into account the graduation rate of students awarded Pell Grants. Orange County’s second-largest employer, UCI generates an annual economic impact on the county of $7 billion. http://www.uci.edu/

Founded in 1965
Irvine, California, USA
14K employees (511 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$79K/yr – $88K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Social Media median pay in the United States

$78K/yr

Most pay falls between $65K and $100K. Based on 4,198 salaries.

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Funding

Total Funding
$24M
Last Raise
$24M
Grant, 6 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2019
    Grant • $24M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$53.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
42.8%
Direct
50.7%
Referral
5%
Social
0.9%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~14.1K
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Social Media Strategist

UC Irvine · Irvine, CA · On-site