Sports Social Media And Information Specialist

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

Sports Social Media and Information Specialist Implements social media strategy in order to increase awareness, improve marketing efforts and increase enrollment. Serves as the sports information officer. This position requires evening and weekend work to attend and cover college events.

The salary range for this position is $42,479.42 to $63,719.14 per year.

Benefits

• Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Independence Day
• 5% Performs other duties as assigned.
• 10% Measures the success of every social media campaign and provides feedback to interested parties.
• Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of full Grayson College tuition amount.
• Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only
• 30% Designs, implements and manages athletics social media strategy on multiple channels.
• 25% Works with Director of Marketing and Communications to promote the athletic department, athletic events, and individual teams.
• Vacation Accrual- 2 weeks per year
• Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year
• Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available
• 5% Researches social media best practices and technologies to maintain current knowledge of resources and strategies.
• 25% Serves as the primary media contact for athletic events by coordinating interviews, writing press releases, and providing game summaries.

Performance Measurements

• Promotes student recruitment, athletics programs, and student success through the production of high quality digital and print materials.
• Provides friendly, professional and accurate service and support to the campus community.
• Maintains awareness of emerging social media marketing trends and strategies.
• Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
• Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations relating to higher education and advertising.
• Builds strong relationships with local media, businesses, and schools.

This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Education Bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent work experience.

ExperienceTwo to three years experience in outreach/recruitment activities or similar skills. Three to five years experience in project management and/or implementation preferred.

Interpersonal Skills A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.

Other Skills Strong interviewing, writing, and design skills are necessary. Must be proficient in Word and have extensive experience in graphic design. Must have knowledge of media relations and photography skills. Proficiency with social media and metric tools are required.

Physical Requirements Some sitting may be required, however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. Work may require occasional travel to special events.

Work Environment Regular exposure to conditions such as those found in a typical office and at sports venues.

This position requires submission of original transcripts if hired and three professional references. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.

GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or [email protected].