Social Media Coordinator

Location: UNT Discovery Park, Denton, TX. Full-time (1.0 FTE), TRS retirement eligible. Security-sensitive position; no university vehicle required.

About the role

The Social Media Coordinator works within the College of Engineering Marketing Team to curate its digital presence. They hold the keys to the social kingdom, providing guidance while monitoring departmental channels, and adapting strategies and channels to fit the current social landscape. A successful candidate will understand per-channel sizing needs and execute accordingly, live and breathe social media and understand the importance of growth and how to achieve it, work quickly but efficiently, operate independently and as part of a small team, be detail-oriented and an amazing proofreader, adapt flexibly to changing timelines and deliverables, proactively guide projects from ingestion to delivery, and have a proven ability to engage, connect, and build an audience. Intermediate Photoshop experience is a plus for candidates with a design background.

Responsibilities

• Help identify and curate social media content that aligns with UNT College of Engineering's social media goals.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives regarding Promotions, Partnerships, and Live Events to assess and implement varying social needs.
• Meticulously proofread and copy-check any content distributed on UNT College of Engineering's social channels.
• Work across college departments to ensure social channels cover and amplify first-class stories.
• Research engineering school web content throughout the country.
• Create engaging social media copy with minimal guidance and multitask in real-time.
• Assist with photography as needed.
• Maintain relationships with departmental subject matter experts.
• Assist with events where Marketing and Communications has a significant role or presence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience in writing and/or editing publications; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Skills

• Ability to conceptualize, write, and edit accurate and concise content for university audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, conduct multiple tasks, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to visually inspect print and online copy when self-editing or editing the copy of others.
• Works effectively within a team and collaborates closely with other staff, faculty, and students toward a common goal.
• Knowledge of how to contact sources and ability to conduct interviews and take accurate notes.
• Knowledge of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and Associated Press and Chicago Manual styles.
• Knowledge of writing guidelines for various media and ability to create unique copy for each format (print, online, broadcast).
• Understanding of institutional strategy (or ability to quickly assimilate) and ability to integrate the strategy into modes of communication.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts or vibration.
• Noisy environments.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Occasional nights or weekends when needed.