Social Media Specialist
Company: FSU Institute for Governance and Civics
URL: https://igc.fsu.edu/
Contact Person: Ryan Owens, ryan.owens@fsu.edu
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Description
- Social Marketing and Media Ideation: Partner with the Institute for Governance and Civics (IGC) team members to concept organic social media campaigns to support the various initiatives of the IGC, spanning events, speaking engagements, initiatives (e.g., K-12 education reform), etc.
- Media Management: Partner with IGC team members to plan and maintain a comprehensive content calendar across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter).
- Content Creation: Develop and publish organic social media campaigns to build engagement.
- Monitoring and Community Management: On a daily basis, monitor social media accounts and where appropriate, comment, like, share, re-share content. Community management will be governed by an existing protocol document which incumbent will maintain and update as appropriate.
- Social Audience Growth: Develop and execute strategies to grow the IGC social media footprint and reach new audiences while strengthening engagement with current followers.
- Email Marketing: Identify content opportunities, design, and deploy email newsletters and ad hoc campaigns using email marketing platforms. Analyze performance metrics and recommend improvements based on data.
- Event Marketing Support: Collaborate with the Associate Director and Director on event marketing strategies for on-campus and statewide events. Attend and support events as needed.
- Website Management: Regularly update and maintain IGC webpages to ensure accuracy, consistency and alignment with marketing goals. Training in CMS (content management system) will be provided.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience; or high school diploma/equivalent and experience equal to six years. (Note: post-high school education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)
How to Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Job Originally Posted on: Sunday, April 19, 2026
