Social Media Specialist Jobs

The Department of Public Affairs and Marketing plans, manages, and implements strategic communications (such as news services, public relations, marketing, internal and external communications) for UC Davis Health. Communications are aimed at a wide range of key constituencies, such as the news media, UC administration, UC Davis faculty, staff, and students, government/regulatory leaders, external physicians, business leaders, patients and health care consumers, and the general public.

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

The Social Media and Digital Specialist works under the direction of the Digital Communications Director and the Digital Communications Supervisor. Develops, implements, maintains, monitors, and measure social/digital content for UC Davis Health to elevate the brand of the organization locally, state-wide and nationally. This position works closely with all areas of the Public Affairs and Marketing team, as well as other departments’ staff and faculty throughout UC Davis Health, to promote and leverage news and information via social/digital media. The Social Media and Digital Specialist monitors and measures the efficacy of content, and works with other social media staff to continuously evolve content and content strategy to drive interest, interaction, and proliferation of connections across all audience segments and stakeholders. The Specialist works with other social media team members, management, and other staff to execute organizational communication strategies for highly visible programs. This position advises and trains others in social media best practices to advance communication goals for UC Davis Health.

Must be able to work occasional overtime/flex schedule (evenings/weekends) to meet operational needs. Occasional travel to attend meetings and conferences.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment with competing priorities and demands

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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