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Social Media Content Producer

🇺🇸 Oberlin, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Marketing 🗓️ March 14th, 2026
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Oberlin College and Conservatory is hiring a Social Media Content Producer. The role involves writing, editing, and publishing content across social media platforms, engaging with social communities, and collaborating with the communications team to maintain a cohesive voice for the institution's social media. The position includes social listening, responding to inquiries, and staying current on industry best practices and trends.

Highlights

  • Write and edit content for social media and web channels.

  • Create video and photographic content for digital platforms.

  • Use Canva for graphic design and content creation.

  • Assist with social media planning and engagement alongside the Social Media Strategist.

  • Moderate social conversations and respond to inquiries professionally.

  • Collaborate with campus partners and student employees in social media efforts.

  • Recent college graduate preferred, ideally Oberlin graduates or those graduating by May 2026.

  • Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills required.

  • Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, is necessary.

  • Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and includes benefits.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please submit a resume, two short writing samples, examples of social media posts, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the position, and 3 professional references.


Posting Details
Announcement Information
Job Summary
Oberlin College and Conservatory invites applications from individuals with a strong understanding of social media and a keen interest in content writing for the Social Media Content Producer role within the Office of Communications. This is a 12-month, full-time administrative and professional staff appointment with the option for renewal.


Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Marketing Strategy and collaborating closely with the Content Team, the Social Media Content Producer will play an active role in writing, editing, and publishing content across social platforms. You will actively engage in social listening, initiate conversations across platforms, and maintain a cohesive voice for interaction on Oberlin’s institutional social media accounts. As an active member of our campus, you will cultivate relationships within social communities, attend events, and share in our campus activities. As part of our social and marketing team, you will exercise discretion when responding to inquiries and stay up to date on best practices and emerging trends.
Essential Job Functions
  • Write and edit assigned content for various channels, including social media and the web
  • Generate video and photographic content for Oberlin’s social media and other digital channels
  • Utilize tools like Canva for graphic creation on digital channels and social media
  • Assist the Social Media Strategist with planning and social engagement
  • Moderate social conversations, respond to inquiries, and provide feedback on social posts
  • Work with the social team to monitor, review, and report inappropriate postings when necessary
  • Contribute ideas to the content team
  • Collaborate with campus social media partners and student employees
  • Share social admin responsibilities

Marginal Job Functions
Required Qualifications
  • Recent college graduate; preference for May 2026 Oberlin graduate or recent Oberlin graduate
  • Demonstrated interest in social media, with a preference for professional experience
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with various Oberlin stakeholders: alumni, parents and families, prospective students, and the campus community
  • Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Ability to be flexible in working hours, including evening and weekend responsibilities

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in social media content creation
  • Service-oriented approach to social interactions
  • Familiarity with using social media for institutional communications
  • Strong aesthetic sensibility and/or basic graphic design experience
  • Interest in social media marketing, promotional communications, and/or policy-making
  • Experience with photography and videography content creation for social media
  • Academic coursework or professional experience in journalism or communications


Quick Link for Posting https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/17261
Compensation
Within the range established for this position, salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a resume, two short writing samples, examples of social media posts, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the position, and 3 professional references.


Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of References
  4. Portfolio/Other Media
  5. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

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