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Senior Social Media Specialist
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-31812 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Marketing/Communications Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Content Creation and Community Management:
Working independently, research, write/ record and edit/produce messages related to priorities in key centers of emphasis. Use AP and OHSU style and brand guides to develop effective communications that are consistent with department and institutional goals. Monitor social media channels for comments and respond to questions in a timely manner. Assist in development and implementation of social media strategic plans, identifying priorities, goals and tactics.
Monitor and measure results for social media channels:
Measurement may include types of engagement and conversion, as well as community growth and elements of channel integration. Position is responsible for monthly and campaign-based monitoring and reporting using native and third-party tools.
Crisis communications:
Support the Social Media Associate Director in developing and distributing messaging during institutional emergencies or crisis events, and play a lead role in tailoring messages for and distributing messages to key centers of emphasis. Participate in necessary training and committees.
Responsibilities
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or a related field
Experience:
Five years in communications or media relations, including the use of social media
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Broad knowledge of current and future trends in social media
Specific knowledge of and practical experience both using and administering key social media tools (e.g., Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube)
Familiarity with measuring performance/results using key social media tools
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing social media and communication plans
Experience with blogging platforms (e.g. Wordpress) and/or other CMS.
Some experience using Google Analytics.
Qualifications
Education:
Degree plus appropriate professional certification (e.g., Digital Marketing certificate, Google Analytics certification, etc.)
Experience:
Seven years in communications or media relations; experience in healthcare communications
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Knowledge of trends in use of social media in healthcare
Experience developing and implementing successful social media campaigns
Strong experience with CSS and/or HTML
Experience with PPC
Experience with SEO
Familiarity with email marketing tools
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop, photo editing, video creation and/or publishing)