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Job Title: Social Media Coordinator

Company: Princeton University

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Job DescriptionPrinceton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation"s service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, and known as the College of New Jersey until 1896, it was British North America"s fourth college. Department:  Communications - 875Position Summary:  The Social Media Coordinator is a talented and versatile professional who must edit, create, organize and update content for the University's core website, social media sites and for other priority projects. The Social Media Coordinator will focus on written content, primarily from a journalistic perspective, and must be able to convey intended messages accurately and succinctly both through editorial and visual mechanisms. The coordinator will build University social media policy recommendations and must be prepared to keep supervisors, senior officials and University trustees abreast of the University's social media strategy and implementation. The coordinator provides consulting services to individual departments and offices that participate in social media and runs a monthly group meeting, currently of 50+ campus communicators who are interested in social media implementation. The coordinator is a key member of the News & Editorial team and also carries responsibilities for media relations and writing and editing Communications' matters, as assigned. The coordinator has expertise in research and strategy implementation and possesses skills and interests in Web technology, including social media strategy, information architecture, design and other content. The coordinator must understand the role of the News & Editorial Services team as a support team for Communications and University priorities. The coordinator must be an organized communicator who can set priorities, multitask, problem solve, project track, meet deadlines, collaborate and contribute to overall team objectives. Prior experience working with news and media issues in a public relations capacity is required.This position reports to the Director of News & Editorial Services and the coordinator must exhibit a strong desire to serve the specific needs of a fast-paced communications office within a higher-education setting. The coordinator has experience understanding the needs of and working comfortably with communications experts. The coordinator has experience working comfortably with technology experts and must be able to contribute to the offices many partnerships, including with the Office of Information Technology.
  • This is a 3 year term assignment*
    • Job RequirementsA minimum of 4 years experience in a high-pressure, professional Web and/or Communications environment in a capacity that assists and supports senior team members; a minimum of 4 years of editing and writing experience, preferably in a professional capacity, and a minimum of 3 years of Web experience in a coordination role; Familiarity with Web technology, and ability to work in both Macintosh and PC environments; demonstrated ability to work well, both independently and on teams. Excellent organizational skills, must be able to multitask, must be able to work with creative teams and must be able to work well with diverse colleagues and audiences. Candidates also should be able to demonstrate: understanding of how Web strategy, particularly social media, can improve communications efforts; Good trouble-shooting capability; the ability to react well to crisis; Good organization skills, including the ability to prioritize and set standards. Experience in higher education or other non-profit environments and experience with computer systems currently used by Princeton University are plusses.Job Function: Administrative or Professional Grade: ADM 040 Standard Hours: Not Applicable Eligible for Overtime: No Education Required: Other-see essential qualifications Essential Qualifications:
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