Liberty University is hiring: Creative Social Media Manager & Content Creator

Content Summary : Creative Social Media Manager & Content Creator - Office of Spiritual Development at Lynchburg, for Liberty University

Creative Social Media Manager & Content Creator - Office of Spiritual Development

Apply locations Lynchburg, VA time type Full time posted on Posted 22 Days Ago job requisition id R0003843 Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion the Creative Social Media Manager & Content Creator of the Office of Spiritual Development will be responsible for assisting the Creative Director in whatever areas are deemed necessary. You will be responsible for assisting the Creative Director in creating essential media assets for the Office of Spiritual Development and the offices under its authority. These elements include but are not limited to photo and video assets, graphic assets, audio assets, print assets, and digital assets.

Required Action for Employment Consideration : All applicants applying for the position are required to submit a current portfolio to be considered for the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Managing all OSD social media platforms - including ideating, writing, developing, scheduling, and posting content

Defining and implementing measurable strategies and campaigns to meet digital presence objectives

Creating a digital marketing plan and social media strategy, identifying strategic weaknesses, and making recommendations for improvements

Very high attention to detail, great time management, ability to work under pressure, strategic and analytical, visionary and executor

Developing video assets and content for Convocation and Campus Community guests

Developing digital assets for LED surfaces during Convocation, Campus Community, and Liberty Worship Collective sets

Developing digital and print assets for LU Stages, LU Shepherd, LU Serve, LU Send, and Liberty Worship Collective

Supporting the Videographers and Content Creators with digital graphic assets as needed

Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment within project specifications, deadlines, and budget restrictions

Stay up-to-date with current cultural trends and industry creative tools. Ideate new initiatives and content that relates and connects with the target audience. Work with team members and lead in planning out the execution of those projects

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred, with a concentration in Digital Media, Cinematic Arts, Strategic Communication, Marketing, or similar concentration

Proficiency in Adobe programs such as but not limited to Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe After Effects

DaVinci Resolve experience preferred or other video editing software

Preferred Experience

2 years in a professional Videographer, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, or other creative position

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information

Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner

Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates

Strong organizational skills

Excellent computer skills

Problem Solving

Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

Physical and Sensory Abilities

Occasionally required to travel to international, local, and campus locations

Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard

Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally

Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building

Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business

Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Target Hire Date : 2024-10-21

Time Type : Full time

Location : Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Why work here?

Whatever capacity you work in at Liberty University, you’ll be playing a supportive role in our mission of Training Champions for Christ . Liberty has a wide variety of engaging and challenging positions available that are waiting for committed men and women of integrity just like you.

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