Social Media Coordinator Job at Louisiana State University
About Us:
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia,
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple
NIH Research Centers
, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Job Posting Title:
Social Media Coordinator
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Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Social Media Coordinator in Communications.
Job Responsibilities
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Manage and develop Center-wide social media initiatives on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms as needed (this includes but is not limited to the Executive Director’s social accounts, study specific accounts, PBRC accounts, and Obecity, USA)
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Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news) for PBRC, Bariatric clinic, Foundation, Diabetes clinic, personal accounts, campaigns, and more
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Design and implement social media strategy to align with goals, including implementing and/or adapting as needed social media strategies developed by third party vendors for specific areas of the Center
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Manage and collaborate with OLOL for content curation of the Metamer Institute’s social media
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Perform research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences for each social account
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Communicate with followers, respond to queries in a timely manner and monitor reviews
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Oversee social media accounts’ design (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures and blog layout)
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Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness, like promotions and competitions
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Stay up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media, design tools and applications
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Collaborate with PBRF to ensure consistency of messaging on social channels
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Attend events both inside and outside of PBRC to take photos, document, and post content
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Assist in photography needs for the Center
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree
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Experience as a social media coordinator or manager preferred
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Solid knowledge of SEO, keyword research and Google Analytics
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Experience with Canva and the ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
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Excellent copywriting skills
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should include a cover letter and resume. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire.
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Additional Position Information:
Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
. For more information, visit
PBRC
.
Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to
hrm@pbrc.edu
.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pennington Biomedical Research Center and LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management at
hrm@pbrc.edu
.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or
hrm@pbrc.edu
.
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