Social Media Specialist

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and produce compelling video, photo, and design content for official UCF social media platforms.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in social media to ensure content remains engaging and relevant.
• Collaborate with team members to develop content strategies, policies, and best practices for social media platforms.
• Attend and capture engaging content at special events, working flexible hours as needed.
• Participate in team meetings, contributing ideas and feedback to enhance content quality and effectiveness.
• Cook up and maintain student interns in content creation and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• Experience creating original social media content for an organization, student organization, or similar audience-facing account.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools to edit visual content.
• Knowledge of social media trends, platform-specific strategies, and best practices for creating timely, audience-focused content.
• Strong creative judgment, collaboration skills, and ability to translate stories, ideas, or organizational priorities into compelling social media content.
• Familiarity with UCF, higher education, student life, or mission-driven storytelling.

Qualifications

• Natural curiosity and passion for visual storytelling.
• Naturally creative and always looking for the next great story to tell.
• A strong eye for visual content and enjoyment of experimenting with new ideas.
• Ability to find authentic ways to engage audiences through video, photography, and digital storytelling.
• A connection to UCF and passion for sharing the stories, traditions, and accomplishments of the Knight community.

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate stories, ideas, or organizational priorities into compelling social media content.
• Knowledge of social media trends, platform-specific strategies, and best practices.

Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $49,000-$50,000. The final amount will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Additional Application Materials Required: In addition to your resume, we encourage you to attach your portfolio or include a link to your digital portfolio.

Special Instructions To The Applicants: The anticipated salary range for this position is $49,000-$50,000. The final amount will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

To apply, please visit UCF Jobs.