Social Media & Content Specialist

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veteran status, or others, as required by law and university policy. Position Title: Social Media & Content Specialist Requisition Number: S02410P | Pay Grade: E31 | Hours per week: 40 | Months per year: 12 | FLSA Status: Exempt Job Summary / Basic Function Develop and distribute engaging marketing and communications content—including written copy, video, and photography—to promote Weber State University. Responsibilities include creating and scheduling posts across social media channels, managing the posting calendar, collaborating with student groups and campus clients on content creation, training and advising Student Access & Success (SAS) departments on social media best practices, and working with the marketing team to boost and advertise posts. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum one year of professional experience managing social media. Preferred Qualifications Professional experience with strong social media administration and strategy skills. Strong writing and journalism skills within communication-related fields. Information gathering and research abilities. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Team‑collaboration experience. Editing skills including knowledge of AP style guide and grammatical rules. Ability to adapt writing for different audiences. Photography and video production skills. Knowledge of social media/digital marketing campaigns and advertising. Experience writing digital content such as website or blog posts. Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long‑term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Physical Requirements Light work; may involve lifting up to 20 lbs occasionally and/or 10 lbs frequently. Requires use of arm and/or leg controls for tasks requiring force greater than sedentary work. Visual acuity, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, is required for data analysis, transcription, computer use, and extensive reading. No adverse environmental conditions are expected. #J-18808-Ljbffr