Social Media Coordinator - Surgery

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Health insurance

Transit pass

Retirement plan

Caregiver leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Social Media Coordinator for the Department of Surgery to support planning, implementation, monitoring and measurement of the department's social media strategy.

The role emphasizes strong visual aesthetics and adherence to institutional brand standards. Responsibilities include daily maintenance of social channels, content creation, campaign support and event-related media production to drive engagement and audience growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (education/experience acceptable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in social media space or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance of Department of Surgery social media channels
• Write, produce photo or video content and other creative assets as needed
• Ensure visual quality, brand consistency and alignment with institutional standards
• Monitor channels for sentiment and engagement opportunities
• Support campaigns promoting clinical care, research and education initiatives
• Coordinate production for Facebook Live and other real-time content opportunities

Skills

Social media

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Location St. Louis, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

Position Summary

The social media coordinator assists with planning, implementation, monitoring and measurement in support of the Department of Surgery's social media strategy, in order to increase brand awareness, build audience and drive engagement across departmental and university channels. A strong visual and aesthetic sense is required to ensure content aligns with institutional brand standards and departmental goals.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Provide tactical support for overall social media efforts, including daily maintenance of Department of Surgery social media channels. This may include writing, producing photo or video content and other creative approaches, working independently or in partnership with other staff. Maintain a high standard of visual quality, aesthetics and brand consistency. Monitor department social media channels for issues and trends, listening particularly for opportunities to proactively engage with audiences and identify content opportunities. Contribute to the execution of social media campaigns in support of overall strategic content goals, including promotion of clinical care, research and educational initiatives. Provide support for events, opportunities and campaigns that aim to drive engagement and increase audience growth on social media channels through photography, video and real-time content capture. Assist with coordination of production for Facebook Live and other digital content opportunities.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment. Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations. Regular travel between Department of Surgery locations is required. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. This position requires regular on-site presence and does not offer a remote work arrangement. Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Working In Social Media Space (2 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Adaptability, Apple Macintosh, Communication, Communication Tools, Confidentiality, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Developing Creative Solutions, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Multicultural Environments, Oral Communications, Personal Initiative, Relationship Management, Social Media, Stress Management, Technical Thinking, Technology Use, WordPress, Working Independently

Grade G09-H Salary Range

$23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.

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