Hourly Pooled - Social Media Coordinator, Student Media

Social Media CoordinatorJoin Our Campus Community! The University of Wyoming is committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace.JOB PURPOSE: The Social Media Coordinator oversees Student Media's social media presence by developing and executing content strategies that promote the Branding Iron, WyoWire, Frontiers, Owen Wister Review, and other Student Media products. This position coordinates social media content across multiple platforms, builds audience engagement, and supports the promotion of Student Media's print, broadcast, and digital content.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage Student Media social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms.Create, schedule, and publish content that promotes Student Media products and events.Coordinate with editors and staff to highlight news, sports, features, and multimedia content.Monitor engagement, analyze performance, and recommend strategies for audience growth.Attend editorial meetings and assist with promotional campaigns and live event coverage.Maintain regular office hours as assigned.Perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be enrolled as a University of Wyoming student.Experience with major social media platforms and digital content creation.Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively in a newsroom environment.Familiarity with social media analytics and graphic or video editing software preferred.Working knowledge of AP Style or willingness to learn.Attention to detail and ability to identify errors and inconsistencies.Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Prior experience in journalism, editing, student media, or related coursework is preferred but not required.Must be available for publication deadlines on Sundays and Wednesday nights.Must be available Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for training.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:Complete the online application.The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:Cover letterResume or C.V.WORK LOCATION:On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io LARAMIE:The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit