Edit/Media Specialist-Social Media Manager

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Camden

Feb 06, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Edit/Media Specialist-Social Media Manager
Job Category	URA-AFT Administrative
Department	Marketing & Communications
Overview	Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University -Camden is seeking an Edit/Media Specialist-Social Media Manager for the Marketing and Communications department. The Edit Media Specialist-Social Media Manager is responsible for creating, planning, and implementing an engaging and interactive social media content strategy that enhances the University's reputation. The Social Media Manager engages in daily activity on the University's social media channels to advance the school brand, promote events/programs, recruit students, increase community connection to the school, and guide users to the school's website. Ensures communications are aligned with the school's brand messaging and policies. Responsibilities Include: Creates and follows an editorial calendar and schedule aligning with University's academic calendar to assist with content planning and execution Generates, edits, publishes and shares content (original text, images, and video) that encourages community engagement with the university Assists other department staff with moderating user-generated content (posts, tweets, comments, etc.) Monitors conversations and responds to user-generated comments and questions posted on university accounts Optimizes pages within each platform to increase visibility of University's social content Collaborates with University departments and units to manage reputation, identify key players, coordinate university event coverage, and content sharing/re-purposing through work performed
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.5
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary	Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Annual Minimum Salary	65741.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	81857.00
Annual Maximum Salary	97972.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field or equivalent combination of education and/ or experience, plus two (2) years of social media and/or content creation portfolio experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field or equivalent combination of education and/ or experience, plus two (2) years of social media and/or content creation portfolio experience. Excellent content creation skills Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Canva, etc.) Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette Requires knowledge of all social media platforms and/or the ability to quickly learn the platforms and create content for them.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in short-form video storytelling from concept and shooting to editing. Able and willing to work at a fast pace Ability to quickly master new technologies Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Equipment Utilized	Mobile phone, camera for photography and video.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing and walking to capture assets for social media.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0200
Posting Open Date	02/06/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
City	Camden
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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