Social Media Coordinator

Temple University's Strategic Communications and Marketing Department is searching for a Social Media Coordinator!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
9 Paid Holidays 
3 Personal Days
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary
The Social Media Coordinator supports the growth of Temple University’s social media presence and engagement through vertical video content creation. With an emphasis on TikTok and YouTube Shorts, the specialist will assist the social media team with creating engaging content for key audiences of prospective and current students, parents, alumni, and faculty/staff in support of the University’s strategic priorities and goals of increasing enrollment, retaining current students, engaging alumni and elevating the Temple University brand and reputation.

The coordinator will support the University’s social media channels by extending its reach and amplification of brand content across vertical video platforms. S/he/they will create content that pairs brand voice, tone, and values with trends, campaign strategy, and analytics to make informed strategic decisions. The coordinator will have an in-depth understanding of how to create, edit, and manage content on vertical video platforms, with a strong emphasis on TikTok and YouTube Shorts.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or related function.
* At least one (1) year of directly related, professional experience. 
* An equivalent combination of education, internship and/or student worker experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience
* Working experience in social media management in a business setting.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Skilled in social media vertical video creation and production.
* Knowledge of social media management tools, such as Sprout, and proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
* Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy of work. 
* Superior organizational skills - must be able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines. 
* Ability to quickly adapt to different environments and open to new processes and technologies. 
* Self-directed with a solutions-oriented attitude; values and inspires a positive work environment. 
* Ability to work within a continuous improvement environment; able to receive feedback with a positive attitude and a commitment to personal accountability. 
* Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work and collaborate with colleagues and campus partners. 
* Brings diplomacy and collegiality to capably address challenges; willingness to tackle issues and collaboratively resolve them. 
* Strong attention to detail and ability to utilize data and insights to determine decisions. 
* Demonstrated ability to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a cross-functional team. 
* Ability to work independently and efficiently. 
* Demonstrated excellen