Digital Content Coordinator

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00544PO24 Job Family Communications and Marketing Job Function Social Media USC Market Title Social Media Strategist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132458 Job Level P1 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Digital Content Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Communications State Pay Band 5 Approved Starting Salary $45,133 Advertised Salary Range 45133-56000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Communication Services

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Digital Content Coordinator

• Do you have experience with developing and maintaining social media, and creating content across various digital platforms?
• Are you a self-starter with excellent communication skills?
• Would you enjoy working in a student-centered environment and supporting and mentoring students?

The Digital Content Coordinator will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing a diverse range of content across multiple digital platforms, including websites, social media channels, and digital newsletters. A significant focus will be on video production, creating high-quality, engaging video content that effectively tells the story of the Gamecock student experience. As a storyteller at heart, the Digital Content Coordinator will craft engaging and relevant content that enhances the Gamecock student experience and fosters a vibrant campus community.

Day to Day for this position:

• Develop and implement a social media strategy for the division

• Coordinate the division's social media presence

• Create multimedia content including videos, graphics and photographs

• Lead and mentor student workers

Perks

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field. Experience in digital content creation and management, particularly within higher education or a similar setting. Experience with social media graphic design, video production, and photography.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proficiency with digital media software tools and platforms, including content management systems and social media platforms. Ability to lead a team, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines. Strong understanding of digital analytics and their application to content strategy.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy that aligns with the division's overarching digital goals. Coordinate the division's social media presence, ensuring consistent, timely, and engaging communication across all platforms.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Create engaging multimedia content, primarily videos, but also including graphics and photographs, that effectively tell the story of the University of South Carolina student experience.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Lead and mentor a team of student workers, fostering their skills in digital content creation and management.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Assist in the design and maintenance of the division's websites and newsletters, ensuring content is current, accurate, and user-friendly. Coordinate with various offices to manage their website content and ensure staff have appropriate access.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Assist with divisional video and photo projects, ensuring high-quality production and alignment with the division's communication goals.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Analyze digital engagement metrics to guide content decisions and report on the effectiveness of strategies and campaigns.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Develop and deliver division-wide training sessions and guidelines on best practices in social media and content creation.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/01/2024 Job Open Date 07/02/2024 Job Close Date 08/16/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 16, 2024.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170626 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents