**Social Media Producer** **University of Colorado Denver** Social Media Producer-36189 University Staff **Description** **_Position Details_** **University of Colorado | Denver** **Official Title: Communications Intermediate Professional** **Working Title:** **Social Media Producer** **FTE: Full-time** **Salary Range:** **$57,744 - $66,701** **Position #** **00001854** **- Requisition #36189** **Join the University of Colorado Denver** About the University of Colorado - Denver (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6003429&targetURL=https://www.ucdenver.edu/about-cu-denver) The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit ucdenver.edu . **Job Description** * Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6003429&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) * CU Denver's University Communications team is looking for a savvy, multimedia storyteller who thrives on sharing authentic voices on social media platforms. The social media producer will excel at amplifying our community voices, while advancing the university's mission, goals, reputation, and identity as a leading academic and research institution in the heart of a global city. They will thrive on finding nuanced, unique ways to connect with our audiences, collaborate with our campus, and create community on our social platforms. As a member of the Creative Content team within University Communications, the Social Media Producer supports the strategy and execution of the university's social media efforts, while providing general support for the creative content, strategic communications (including emergency communications), events, web, and marketing teams. In this role, the social media producer supports the Executive Director of Editorial and Creative Content in developing and delivering content that aligns with the university's brand. This role will execute on a robust content calendar. They will review analytics and manage social media governance. They will demonstrate a commitment to equity and uphold university values. The social media producer will be an organized individual who can thrive in a deadline-driven environment. They should have strong project management abilities, as well as excellent communication skills for engaging audiences across platforms in unique ways. They should excel at observing data trends in analytics, monitoring channels, and responding to queries and comments with a customer-service attitude. This position involves weekend and weeknight work, as necessary. **Social Media Producer** **What you will do:** + Produce, write, edit, and publish daily, channel-specific, multimedia content for the university's social media and communication platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube. + Monitor social media channels daily and respond to issues and concerns. + Help develop and implement social media strategies, campaigns, and social media content calendars that build engagement and support CU Denver goals. + Analyze and report-out on social media progress using industry-standard analytic tools. Incorporate optimization strategies, identify trends, and adhere to best practices for social media accounts. + Assist in the creation of and make updates to social media rules, regulations, contracts, and guidelines as needed. + Support the University Communications events team as a communications partner for high-level events such as Convocation, Commencement, employee recognition events, etc. + Support the University Communications emergency communications team as needed. This may involve weekend and weeknight work. **Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)** + Bachelor's degree + At least one year of professional-level experience in social media, journalism, digital marketing, digital content, communications, or related field. + Proven ability to write content for different audiences, formats, and contexts + Excellent copyediting and writing skills Substitution: A bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience. **Preferred Qualifications to possess (Preferred Qualifications)** + Bachelor's degree in digital media, journalism, English, communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field. + Hands-on experience using social medial platforms and social/digital media management tools, i.e., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or related tools. + Experience in photography and videography storyboarding, scripting, and location scouting for content creation. + Experience with content management systems, i.e., Sitefinity, Drupal, WordPress, Campus Bird, Brandfolder (or similar digital asset management systems). + Experience developing story or creative concepts from the idea stage to posts. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** + Understands the role and value of social media and communications + Proficiency in AP style. + Excellent writing, copy editing, and proofreading skills. + Keen understanding of creative content trends and best practices. + Excellent social media listening skills and judgement to identify and monitor crisis situations and/or university reputational issues; ability to apply conflict resolution principles to mitigate. + Able to manage a diverse workload under deadline pressure. + Capable of measuring the impact of social media and communication activities using both quantitative and qualitative methods. + Working knowledge of principles of SEO including keyword research and Google Analytics. + Customer-service driven with ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional team. + Efficient project management skills + Experience using fact-checking methods. + Keen understanding of creative content trends and best practices. + Strong problem-solving abilities **Conditions of Employment** + Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required. + This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. **Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements** + Bending body downward and forward. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. + Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. + Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand. + Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. + Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. + Perceiving the nature of sounds. Used for those activities that require ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sounds, such as when making fine adjustments on running engines. + Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Use this factor when special and minute accuracy is demanded. + Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Use this factor when visual efficiency in terms of far acuity is required in day and night/dark conditions. + Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are. + Ability to identify and distinguish colors. **Employment Sponsorship** + Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship. As of 7/1/2023, The University of Colorado recommends employees be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 but is not required. COVID recommendations and information can be found at: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6003429&targetURL=https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus) . **Compensation and Benefits** The salary range ( _or hiring range_ ) for this position has been established at $57,744 - $66,701. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The above salary range ( _or hiring range_ ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6003429&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits) Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6003429&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125) **Application Deadline** + Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The deadline to apply is February 27, 2025. **Required Application Materials:** To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6003429&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) and attach: 1. A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) **Background Check Policy** The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment. **Diversity and Equity** The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6003429&targetURL=workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu) . The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse faculty and staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and people of color, women, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equity in education and employment. **Questions should be directed to Emilia Covault, Emilia.covault@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6003429&targetURL=Emilia.covault@ucdenver.edu)** **Application Materials Required:** Cover Letter, Resume/CV **Job Category:** Communication **Primary Location:** Denver **Department:** U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30002 - ADM VC Comm Denver **Schedule:** Full-time **Posting Date:** Feb 12, 2025 **Unposting Date:** Feb 28, 2025, 6:59:00 AM **Posting Contact Name:** Emilia Covault **Posting Contact Email:** Emilia.covault@ucdenver.edu **Position Number:** 00001854 **To apply, please visit: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=36189&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/6003429)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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