Social Media Coordinator

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply and become their next Social Media Coordinator! Responsibilities of the Social Media Coordinator: Social Media Strategy Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies aligned with SCDVA's communication goals and objectives. Evaluate and maintain all official SCDVA social media accounts (e.g. Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Flickr) ensuring consistent branding and messaging. Create, curate, and schedule engaging content, including text, images, videos, and infographics, tailored for each platform. Montior social media trends, tools, and applications and recommend new strategies and platforms as appropriate. Content Creation & Curation Write compelling and accurate copy for social media posts, ensuring adherence to SCDVA's brand voice and style guide. Collaborate with internal divisions to gather information and develop content that highlights Veteran programs, benefits, events, and success stories. Utilize graphic design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) to create visually appealing social media assets. Coordinate with Multimedia Manager and Multimedia Coordinator on video production and photography for social media use. Community Engagement & Monitoring Actively monitor social media channels for comments, messages, and mentions, responding promptly and professionally. Engage with followers to build a strong online community and foster positive interactions. Identify and eliminate sensitive inquiries or public relations issues to Public Information Director. Track and generate reporting on social media performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. Analyze data to identify trends, evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns, and inform future content strategies. Collaboration & Other Duties as Assigned Work closely with the Public Information Director and other SCDVA staff to ensure integrated communication efforts. Provide social media support for special events, campaigns, and announcements. Stay informed on Veterans' affairs news, policies, and relevant state and federal initiatives for promotion. Other duties as assigned. A high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Additional Requirements: Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends. Position requires on-call shifts and call back. Position requires routine driver duties. Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending. Position requires frequent lifting: 20lbs. Position requires declaration of: Essential. Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations. Bachelor's degree and/or training certifications are preferred. The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr