Social Media Manager

Department
 

PME Communications

About the Department
 

The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) was established in May 2019 and evolved from the Institute for Molecular Engineering, which was founded in 2011. The PME integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up. The PME's rigorous academic and research programs are made possible through the University of Chicago's unique partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. The PME is the first new school at the University of Chicago in three decades and the first school in the nation dedicated to molecular engineering. In the next growth phase as a School, the PME will continue to expand its team of world-class faculty researchers and empower students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate with faculty in cutting-edge facilities. The PME aims to bring solutions for urgent societal problems to the forefront while training the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs.

Job Summary
 

This position helps PME maintain and expand the school’s presence across social-media platforms. As a key part of the communications and marketing team the position collaborates to translate the school’s many streams of content to social platforms, keeping in mind that these posts mark many visitors’ principal encounter with the brand. As such, the position demands excellent writing, editing and spelling skills, strong organizational and communication skills, an immaculate commitment to deadlines, a passion for social media, and a deep interest in the stories and issues covered by PME. Graphic design abilities as they relate to social media are also desired. The position requires occasional work in the evenings and on weekends. The position is a hybrid role, with some days remote and some days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Assists with writing, editing, and posting content from the magazine, events, and brand extensions across social-media and mobile-first platforms.
• Identifies news pegs and opportunities to re-promote archival stories and other materials.
• Pitches and produces social-first series that will elevate and expand the brand on social media.
• Attends events or visits labs to snap social media photos as needed in rotation with other team members.
• Helps with other aspects of PME’s digital-distribution strategy and content, including the newsletter.
• Oversees community management and engagement on all social platforms.
• Identifies potential issues quickly and shares with communications leadership for direction before acting.
• Oversees analytics reports to measure content performance and propose actionable recommendations for the team.
• Actively consults with PME team members on relevant matters relating to social media, SEO, and online best practices.
• Works with Exec Director and Comms Manager on social media advertising strategies and activities.
• Collaborates with the team to maximize stories’ reach and ensure the brand is meeting site-wide growth and engagement goals.
• Ensures that PME is an early innovator on emerging platforms and keeps abreast of the latest social-media trends.
• Solves a range of challenges, but partners effectively with team on complex issues. Manage digital and social media assets (including routine website maintenance); compiles and analyzes relevant metrics based on established strategic goals.
• Continues to build knowledge of the University, processes and customers.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of basic science or engineering is a plus.

Experience:

• Two to five years of experience in social media in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Experience with analytics and listening tools including CrowdTangle, SocialFlow, Buffer, Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, Google Analytics, Parse.ly, and other tools.
• Familiarity and experience with image editing tools, such as the Adobe creative suite, InDesign, Photoshop, and InCopy.
• Background with video production tools and processes.
• Familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Submittable, WordPress, Zoom, Slack, and Google Docs as well as Hootsuite and Mailchimp.
• Fluent in a non-English language, particularly Spanish is a plus.

Preferred Competencies

• Advance the school’s mission, vision, and commitments.
• Creatively develop the school’s goal of bringing historically marginalized voices to the center of conversations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deep understanding of the media landscape and a strong news sense.
• Knowledge of, passion for, and experience with social-media platforms, both established and emerging.
• Ambitious, proactive, and a quick learner.
• A demonstrated ability to write engaging social-media copy across a range of topics, and for a variety of audiences.
• Work independently and willingness to take direction.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational and communication skills.
• Manage multiple projects at once and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Scrupulously meet deadlines.
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with authors, editors, and colleagues.
• Sound editorial and ethical judgement and discretion.
• Enthusiasm and passion for science and engineering.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Writing Sample (required)
• List of Three Professional References (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Communications

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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