Social Media Coordinator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The SC Department of Veterans' Affairs seeks a Social Media Coordinator to enhance digital communications and promote agency activities. Ideal candidates will possess experience in planning and content creation, with the ability to develop and measure effective social media strategies. This position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience or a related degree, with responsibilities that include graphic design and assisting with public relations tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant experience or an associate/bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute.
• Work experience with digital media and agency programs is essential.
• Ability to create and design content for digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and promote agency programs through digital media.
• Design and edit content for department's website and social media.
• Measure social media interactions and effectiveness.

Skills

Planning

Content Creation

Digital Communications

Graphic Design

Social Media Strategy

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in a related field

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply and become their next Social Media Coordinator!
Responsibilities of the SocialMedia Coordinator :

• Planning, coordinating, and prompting agency programs and activities through traditional and visual/digital media communications.
• Planning, designing, and editing content of the department's website and social media sites while making recommendations to improve the agency's overall digital communications strategy.
• Create graphics to support department programs, visual and social media platforms.
• Assist with weekly production of department newsletter and news bulletins.
• Measure and report interaction levels on social media to assess the effectiveness of department communications and make recommendations to improve effectiveness.
• Assist Public Information Director with writing press releases, media talking points for staff members and Agency Director.
• Assist with planning and preparation for department-hosted podcast or topic-based virtual broadcast series.

A high school diploma and relevant experience. An associate degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for the required work experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted with prior approval.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Requirements:

• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires declaration of: Essential.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.

The SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.