FORDHAM University is hiring: Social Media Producer in Armonk

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

The Social Media Producer is an essential member of Fordham University’s University Marketing and Communications (UMC) team. This role involves creative and strategic content production to enhance brand awareness, strengthen Fordham’s reputation, and engage diverse audiences.

The Social Media Producer will report to the Director of Social Media and work within the Content and Channel Engagement team to develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy. They will focus on content creation, community management, and engagement, fostering a strong social media presence that reflects Fordham’s values, vibrant student community, and holistic approach to education.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development and execution of comprehensive social media strategies aligned with the University’s branding, marketing, and communications goals.
• Shoots and edits social media content (e.g., short- and long-form videos) using smartphones or professional equipment.
• Creates, curates, and manages multimedia content (text, images, videos) across Fordham’s social media platforms.
• Stays current with social media trends, tools, and best practices, ensuring Fordham’s content remains innovative and on-trend.
• Maintains brand consistency by ensuring all content aligns with Fordham’s voice and adheres to best practices.
• Writes engaging scripts and copy that capture audience attention and encourage interaction across social platforms.
• Monitors social media channels, responds to comments, and fosters community engagement in a professional and timely manner.
• Builds positive relationships with students, alumni, faculty, and stakeholders through active social media interactions.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to promote Fordham’s events, programs, and initiatives.

Essential Functions Note : This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and / or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications : Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.

Minimum of 4 years of experience in social media management with proven experience as a content creator or social media producer, with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your content production skills.

Required Qualifications : Knowledge and Skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing social media for a university or large organization.

Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and customer relationship management (CRM) tools.

Minimum Starting Salary

68,000

Maximum Starting Salary

78,000

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

Posting Number

A764P

Number of Vacancies

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

11 / 07 / 2024

Special Instructions

EEO Statement : Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity :

Work Environment : Office Environment : Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

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Salary : $78,000