Department/Activity: Communication Studies, Theatre, & Art	Job Title: Social Media Coordinator
Supervisor: Gary Swanson	Hours per Week: 8
Contact Information Gary Swanson phone: (724) 946-7715
Job Begins Fall 2018

Duties: This position is responsible for public outreach and engagement through multiple station social media platforms, ensuring that all posts are appropriate, relevant, current, dynamic, accurate and effective. This includes, but is not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Pinterest. This position organizes and plans what is to be posted to these accounts, but may not always be the sole person posting. Creative ideas are welcomed and encouraged for content, new developments on existing platforms, and expansion into new platforms. A regular percentage of content will showcase local events, music news, and TV or radio station related student work. Regular interactions to stay up to date on campus and local news and events are required with Broadcasting students and employees, as well as some off campus event sites. The social media coordinator works closely with the Technical Operations manager and other work-study team members to accomplish this effort. Hours are very flexible outside of team meeting times. This position provides considerable occasions to develop social media strategies, research, interpersonal communication, regular coordination with staff, planning, campus and community relations, and problem solving skills, as well as sharpening professionalism and self-confidence. It also offers significant opportunities to network and market your abilities. For more information, and to apply, please contact Gary Swanson at gswanson@westminster.edu The following are primary duties and responsibilities of this position: • All duties required to create a current, dynamic, and effective social media presence for the radio and TV stations. • Regular interactions with campus and off-campus leaders and content developers. • Consistent, daily awareness of Broadcasting and local, and campus news and events. • Regular updating of all profile and cover photos on broadcast social media platforms. • Regular research, review, and leveraging of all available social media platforms. • Research of new developments on both existing and new social media platforms. • Some graphic design, photography and coordination of live social media event streams as warranted. • Exercise timely communications through email, mobile phone, and provided applications as necessary. • Attend and contribute to monthly staff, weekly remote prep, and weekly status meetings with Technical Operations Manager.

Qualifications/Skills: • Experience with the Adobe and Microsoft Office suite of software applications. • Writing skills that demonstrate solid grammar and efficient/effective word usage. • Strong skills in computing and media; time management; file transfer; intellectual property law; excellent judgment and initiative. • General understanding of digital marketing, media & communications, and public relations. • Must communicate efficiently and work well with all other team members. • Ability to use time effectively and meet established deadlines while exhibiting evident creativity and resourcefulness.

Special Requirements: Applicant should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, exhibit great initiative and creativity, and promote a congenial work environment. Adaptability, professionalism, eagerness to learn, and a willingness to seek out new tasks and responsibilities is necessary to be successful. Posts can be created and scheduled in advance, however some real-time posting on evenings, weekends, and during breaks is necessary due to continual consumption by our social media audience.