Digital Media Specialist - Bridgewater College : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationBridgewater College - Bridgewater, VAPosition TypeFull TimeDescriptionDIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Bridgewater College seeks a Digital Media Specialist in the Office of Marketing & Communications (OMC). Join our team during an exciting time as we build on our tuition transparency initiatives and expand our digital advertising campaigns, social media strategy, and web presence. The position is full-time and is available immediately.Reporting to the Integrated Marketing Director, the Digital Media Specialist is responsible for updating, maintaining, and creating compelling digital content for the College's WordPress-based main website (bridgewater.edu) and intranet (MyBC). The specialist leads the office's social media team and collaborates with OMC staff to create, schedule, and monitor engaging content across social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube).KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:Brand & SocialRepresent the BC brand through copy editing and content creation for a variety of channels including social media, digital, print, and webOversee planning, creating, and scheduling content to the College's social media channels using Loomly while leading the College's social media teamMaintain strong brand identity across all communication and marketing materialsWebpages/WebsitesEdit webpages using a content management system; proofread and edit page content to ensure compliance with accessibility and user experience standardsMonitor website support tickets from various departments to provide updates to web content Address website accessibility issues for disabled persons and maintain knowledge of current standards to monitor complianceCreate, edit, and manage content such as photography, video, charts, tables, and text to ensure it remains relevant, current, and in a consistent style across the website propertiesQUALIFICATIONS:Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree preferred in communication, marketing, digital media strategy, or related fieldAt least two (2) years of copywriting, social media, and website experience preferredExperience with Wordpress requiredTechnical SkillsExperience with photography, videography, and social media publishing tools (e.g. Loomly)Familiarity with web accessibility standards and content management best practicesInterpersonal & Organizational SkillsAble to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty and staffAble to prioritize, problem solve, and meet deadlines on multiple projectsExcellent interpersonal skillsStrong organizational and time management skills, exceptional work ethic and high level of initiative, attention to detail, energy and creativitySense of humor and collegialityPay is offered at a competitive, hourly rate. This full-time position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 25 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu APPLICATION: Please complete our online application. Please include cover letter, resume, link to any portfolio, and the names and contact information (email and cell phone) for three referencesDEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediatelyand will continue until the position is filled.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email [email protected] COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. 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