Social Media Specialist at Oregon State University | Apply Now!

Full Time
  • Full Time
  • Corvallis, OR
  • $56,179 – $95,594 USD / Year
  • Salary: $56,179 – $95,594

Oregon State University

Social Media Specialist

🏛 Agency: Oregon State University – University Relations and Marketing
📍 Location: Corvallis, OR (Hybrid Eligible)
💼 Employment Type: Professional Faculty | Full-Time | 12-Month Appointment
💰 Pay Range: $56,179 – $95,594 annually
📌 Job ID: P09120UF

📝 Job Summary

Oregon State University is seeking a Social Media Specialist to drive content creation, manage social communities, and run analytics for its institutional brand. This role includes oversight of organic and paid social media campaigns across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and more. You’ll collaborate with marketing, academic, and administrative teams, producing compelling multimedia content aligned with OSU’s strategic goals.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

  • Content Creation (30%): Develop engaging multimedia content across OSU’s official social platforms.

  • Community Management (20%): Monitor mentions, foster engagement, and escalate issues appropriately.

  • Performance Analysis (20%): Report on campaign performance and apply insights to future content.

  • Paid Media Management (20%): Plan and optimize paid social strategies in sync with organic campaigns.

  • Other Duties (10%): Contribute to evolving marketing strategies and university branding.

✅ Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field

  • 2+ years of professional social media experience

  • Proficiency with social media management and analytics tools

  • Strong communication skills and content development experience

🌟 Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or professional certifications

  • Skills in Adobe Creative Suite, video/photo editing

  • Experience in higher education marketing

  • Second language proficiency

🎓 Why Work at OSU?

  • One of only three U.S. institutions with land, sea, space, and sun grant designations

  • Inclusive and equitable workplace

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 95% paid premiums, generous leave, retirement, and tuition discounts

  • Beautiful Corvallis location near coast, mountains, and wine country

🔗 Explore more about OSU

📅 Important Dates

  • Application Deadline for Full Consideration: June 18, 2025

  • Start Date (Anticipated): July 7, 2025

  • Final Closing Date: September 16, 2025

📂 Application Instructions

Submit the following documents:

  1. Resume/CV

  2. Cover Letter – Describe how your background aligns with the role

  3. Portfolio Link – Showcase your social media or content creation work

  4. References – Provide contact info for at least three professional references

💬 For questions, contact:
Lisa McMahan | 📧 lisa.mcmahan@oregonstate.edu

🧠 CV & Application Tips

  • Highlight measurable results (e.g., audience growth, engagement improvements).

  • Include social platforms/tools you’ve used (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout, Meta Ads Manager).

  • Emphasize multimedia experience, content strategy, and paid campaign successes.

  • Link directly to work samples, campaigns, or accounts you’ve managed.

♿ Equal Opportunity Statement

Oregon State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from diverse and historically excluded populations, including those with involvement in the justice system. OSU is a fair chance employer.

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To apply for this job please visit jobs.oregonstate.edu.