Social Media & Content Specialist Weber State University - 4.2 Ogden, UT Job Details Full-time From $44,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Life insurance Qualifications Photography Digital marketing campaign setup Social media advertising campaigns AP style Management Social media event promotion Bachelor's degree in communications News writing Marketing Social media community building Mid-level Video marketing Bachelor's degree in marketing Bachelor's degree in journalism Bachelor's degree in English Storyboarding Video communication Journalism Communications English 1 year Training Promotional video projects Editorial guidelines Content review Communication skills Event promotion Web writing Websites Content calendars Full Job Description Position Details WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32). Position Information Position Title Social Media & Content Specialist Requisition Number S02410P Position Category Staff Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Alternate work schedule Pay Grade E31 Salary FLSA Exempt Job Summary/Basic Function Position creates and shares engaging marketing and communications content (written, video, photo) that promotes positive awareness of Weber State University for retention purposes while building connections via social media channels, blogs and other digital communications. A qualified applicant for this position will: Write, edit, schedule, plan, monitor social media accounts; Work closely with student groups for social media content creation; Work closely with campus clients for blog creation and other digital mediums as assigned; Create and maintain a posting calendar to connect with incoming and existing WSU students through official WSU social media accounts in Student Access & Success (SAS); Train and advise Student Access & Success departments on policies, guidelines and best practices for social media; Integrate photography and video into shared content; Plan, storyboard, record and edit video content for SAS social media platforms and digital media displays; Interviewing students for student experience content; Manage student employees to help with social media content creation and get out and pick up signage on campus; Working closely with marketing team to promote events and services to students through social media; Working closely with social media coordinator in Marketing & Communications for collaborative content; Boost posts and paid advertisement.

Required Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in Communication, English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of professional experience managing social media.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred:

Professional experience with strong social media administration and strategy skills. Strong writing skills, journalism or other communication-related fields. Information gathering skills. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Ability to contribute to a team effort. Editing skills including knowledge of Associated Press style guide and rules of grammar, punctuation and organization. Ability to adapt writing to different audiences. Photography and video production skills. Knowledge of social media/digital marketing campaigns and social media advertising. Professional experience writing digital content such as websites or blog posts. Podcast experience. A successful candidate will be willing to Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Posting Detail Information Job Open Date 07/14/2026 Review Date 07/28/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $44,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous benefits package . To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin July 28, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/28796 ADA Essential Job Function ADA Essential Job Function Physical Activity of this position Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).