Social Media Coordinator

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking a Social Media Coordinator to enhance agency communications through traditional and digital platforms. Responsibilities include content creation, graphic design, and performance analysis of social media. Qualified candidates should have relevant education and experience, and be prepared for potential evening or weekend work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with relevant experience or associate's/bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience in planning and editing digital content is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate agency programs via digital and visual media.
• Create graphics and manage social media platforms.
• Assist in producing newsletters and evaluating media effectiveness.

Skills

Planning

Digital Media Communications

Content Creation

Graphic Design

Social Media Engagement

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 dependablecandidate 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 anofficial, 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.