Wharton Center Social Media Coordinator / Communications Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and implement social media content calendars across various platforms.
• Create engaging and relevant content, including posts, images, videos, and stories.
• Maintain social media channels by monitoring comments, messages, and mentions, responding to inquiries, and engaging with followers.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute social media campaigns, promotions, and contests.
• Analyze social media metrics and insights to track performance and optimize content and strategies.
• Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate new ideas and technologies into the strategy.
• Perform administrative tasks necessary to the department's overall administration, such as coordinating donation requests, ticket requests, and invoice management.

Minimum Requirements

• Equivalent to a four-year college degree in Journalism, Communications, or Public Relations.
• Up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations, composing, editing and publication production, news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services.
• Graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation.
• Experience managing content for social media channels.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking with a keen eye for design and storytelling.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic knowledge of analytics tools such as Status Brew, Google Analytics or social media analytics platforms.
• Experience with graphic design, photography, or video editing is a plus.
• Passion for social media and staying current with the latest trends and developments.
• Interest in the performing arts.

Desired Qualifications

• One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public and media relations, composing, editing and publication production, news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services.
• Graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing.
• Affinity for working in a team environment and liaising with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (or something similar), Microsoft 365, and Project Management Tools.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once.
• Willingness to work both standard and non-standard schedules, including nights and weekends as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.