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Social Media Manager

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Job Posting Title

Job Description Summary

Admin Exempt

Job Description

Wellesley College is recruiting a social media manager to join the storytelling team of Communications and Public Affairs. This person will be responsible for the College’s social media presence, producing engaging content that reflects the College’s voice and brand while connecting with prospective students, current students, alumnae, and community members. They will monitor engagement on the College’s platforms, responding to comments and questions as needed, and assist in developing strategies to increase account followers and engagement. They will help identify industry trends and help maintain and coordinate the social media editorial calendar. This position reports to the director of editorial and social media, and works closely with the College’s videographer, the Communications and Public Affairs team, and social media colleagues from other departments.

Primary Responsibilities

Create engaging content for social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) that promotes Wellesley student life and educational experience, and other College initiatives/messages.
Engage with and respond to inquiries/comments on various platforms in a timely manner.
Develop strategies to increase followers and engagement.
Stay current on social media trends.
Address and report complaints, insensitive content, copyright infringements, negative press, etc.
Report on analytics to the director of editorial & social media.
Meet and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
Manage student workers

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Work Experience: 3+ years working in social media

Preferred Skills:

Ability to create engaging content via photography, text, and video, and experience using design apps like Canva.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with public and College stakeholders.
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Outgoing, enthusiastic and creative.
Flexibility to be present for programs and events outside of typical working hours.
Familiarity with paid ads/Facebook ads

All employees hired are strongly encouraged to be up to date with all vaccination and boosters against COVID‐19.

Wellesley College offers a wide variety of benefits programs and resources to its employees, including:

Generous paid time off
Following one year of employment, Wellesley College will contribute up to 10.5% towards your 403B plan for eligible employees
Resources to navigate student loan forgiveness
Free use of the athletic/fitness facilities, including onsite fitness classes
Free on-site parking in an enclosed parking garage

Worker Sub-Type

Administrative

Time Type

Full time

EEO Statement

At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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