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Overview

Digital Content Specialist University of Mississippi

The University of Mississippi seeks a Digital Content Specialist to develop and implement social media strategies to raise public awareness, understanding, and appreciation for Ole Miss athletics. The role oversees content creation, ensures accuracy of analytical data, manages distribution for official athletics social media accounts, and drives engagement across social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management and execution of Ole Miss Men's Basketball social media properties and other digital verticals.
• Oversees distribution of content for official athletics social media accounts and other digital platforms.
• Assists with main athletics social media properties.
• Conducts research on social media trends and audience preferences.
• Provides game day coverage for Ole Miss Football on social media channels and Ole Miss digital verticals.
• Creates, designs, and produces specialized content for social media platforms.
• Provides oversight and thought leadership for Ole Miss Men's and Women's Golf, Cross Country and Track & Field.
• Maintains editorial calendar for social media platforms.
• Develops presentations for the university community on social media use.
• Provides guidance, training, and supervision to subordinate staff.
• In-season travel when sport assignment allows; post-season travel may be required.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates, researches, and documents content sources according to established policies and procedures.
• Receives and responds to general inquiries from individuals and groups according to established policies and procedures.
• Writes and edits content for various communication projects and marketing platforms to align with unit goals.
• Drafts and supports the authoring of a range of documents for internal and external audiences.
• Reviews documents and communications for accuracy.
• Assists in creating communication campaigns that align with work unit or program strategies.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: N/A

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience related to the above described duties.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements. Physical Exertion: The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds. Vision: Close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening. Motor Coordination: The incumbent may be required to talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Interview Requirements

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Higher Education

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