Department:
The Sunshine State Digital Network at FSU Libraries seeks a highly motivated and creative self-starter with a passion for all things social media and marketing to join their team as a Marketing Assistant. This position will work closely with the Sunshine State Digital Network Coordinator, SSDN Outreach Working Group, and SSDN Implementation Team to create marketing materials as well as dynamic and engaging social media content to be published across a number of digital platforms. The Marketing Assistant will play an active role in network outreach and in developing and driving the overall social media strategy for the network.
The Florida State University Libraries define diversity as the sum of the ways that people are both alike and different. We are committed to embracing the full spectrum of human and social identities. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment in which all individuals are treated fairly, respectfully, and valued for their distinctive skills, experiences, and perspectives to maximize the potential of all libraries employees and the communities with whom we interact.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
Responsibilities:
- Create marketing material to promote conferences, workshops, and initiatives of the network
- Create engaging social media posts regularly on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter
- Conduct a social media audit to assess current audiences and content strategies
- Develop and implement new social media content strategies based on audit findings
- Continue to increase the number of followers on accounts through the production of high quality content
- Create multi-platform social media campaigns
- Work with various groups within the network
- Research and implement new trends in social media and marketing
- Track and report on key social media analytics
The position as described is neither comprehensive nor exhaustive.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Active social media presence and/or enthusiasm for social media
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Interest in the fields of social media management, marketing, and communication
- Basic knowledge of graphic design, photography and videography
- Ability to work independently and guide projects from beginning to end
- An openness to learning and a willingness to try new ideas to promote the network in unique and creative ways
FSU Libraries is aware that additional knowledge, skills, and abilities may meet the needs of the position, and we encourage all prospective applicants who meet the basic requirements to apply.
The Sunshine State Digital Network (SSDN) connects Florida’s cultural heritage organizations to build supportive digital collection partnerships. Through collaboration, the SSDN showcases our state’s rich cultural heritage collections to a worldwide audience in coordination with the Digital Public Library of America. FSU Libraries is the administrative home for the SSDN.
Keila Zayas Ruiz – kzayasruiz@fsu.edu
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Position pay $10.00 – 11.50 / hour, based on experience.
Schedule:
Estimated 8-10 hours per week
How to Apply:
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
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OPS employees are covered under the Affordable Care Act. OPS employees who meet certain criteria will be offered affordable health care coverage. For more information on the Affordable Care Act, please visit the Benefits website and click on Employee Insurance Eligibility.
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