Appalachian State University
Strategic Communications Assistant
Edtech.com's Summary
- Assist with content management and strategy for multiple social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
- Coordinate with various athletics units to ensure cohesive social media messaging and brand consistency.
- Design graphics for official social media accounts and the athletics website.
- Manage content on App State athletics official website including articles, photos, videos, bios, schedules, and statistics.
- Proficiency required in HTML, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Experience with social media management and web design is required, with preferred audio and video editing skills.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed to meet strict deadlines.
- Work schedule includes 20+ hours per week, 11 months per year.
- Hiring range for the position is $15-$18 per hour.
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| Working Title | Strategic Communications Assistant |
|---|---|
| Location | Boone, NC |
| Position Number | N38360 |
| Department | Athletics Office - 120000 |
| Minimum Qualifications | • Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. • Demonstrated project management skills to assist with day-to-day maintenance of App State athletics’ official social media outlets and website. • Proficiency with various social media outlets (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.). • Experience in web design and professional utilization of social media required. • Must be proficient in basic HTML, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines. |
|---|---|
| License/Certification Required | |
| Essential Job Functions | • Assist with content management and strategy for @appstatesports and individual sport social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, etc.). • Work with individual sports and athletics department units to promote and coordinate consistency in social media messaging. • Assist with policies and procedures for content management and brand cohesiveness. • Design graphics for official social media accounts and website. • Coordinate with marketing, sponsorships, ticketing, sports productions, creative services, Mountaineers Athletic Fund and other units on cohesive and strategic flow of content. • Primary strategic communications contact for specific sports, as assigned. • Assist with content management on App State athletics’ official website (appstatesports.com), including articles, photos, videos, bios, schedules and statistics. |
| Preferred Qualifications | • Experience in an athletics setting preferred. • Proficiency in basic audio and video editing preferred. |
| Work Schedule/Hours | As needed |
| Number of Hours Per Week | 20+ |
| Number of Months Per Year | 11 |
| Mandatory Staff | No |
| Physical Demands of Position | Viewing a computer terminal and sitting for extended periods of time. |
| Hiring Range | $15-$18 |
| Posting Date | 06/18/2021 |
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| Closing Date | 06/14/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Applicant Pool Preference | Internal (Campus-Wide-Does not go out on Web) |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/28760 |
| Posting Number | 201500614P |
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