What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hourly Pooled - Social Media Manager, Student Media position at UW Candidate Experience?
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JOB TITLE:
Social Media Manager
JOB PURPOSE:
The Student Social Media Manager will craft engaging content, highlight student voices, and bring the energy of campus life to our online audiences.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and post content across Student Media’s social media accounts.
- Plan and maintain a social media calendar aligned with major campus events, publications, and initiatives
- Capture and curate photos, videos, and stories that showcase student life and media opportunities
- Monitor engagement and respond to comments and messages in a timely, positive manner
- Collaborate with Student Media staff, editors, and student organizations to promote stories, events, and opportunities
- Track social media analytics and recommend strategies to increase reach and engagement
- Stay up to date with social trends, memes, and university happenings that fit our brand voice
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a current student
- Strong writing, editing, and visual communication skills
- Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation tools
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines
- Experience with photography, video, or graphic design is a plus
- Passion for storytelling, community engagement, and student life
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Some supervisory experience.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
**Due to a current system limitation, you may only be prompted to upload your resume/CV and a Cover Letter. To ensure your application is complete, we recommend you put all of your application materials into one file with your cover letter. However, if you're experiencing any issues in doing so, please send any additional application materials to recruit@uwyo.edu, and a recruiter will manually add them to your application packet. To help us process your application more efficiently, please include the 6-digit job ID number (located at the bottom of the job posting) in your email.
WORK LOCATION:
On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/