Job Title
Social Media Marketing Specialist I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Marketing & Communications
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Who We Are
The Division of Marketing & Communications tells the story of Texas A&M and promotes and protects the Texas A&M brand. We achieve our goals through: Messaging, Branding, and Brand Oversight. For more information, please visit us at https://marcomm.tamu.edu/
What We Want
Supports daily content development, scheduling, publishing, and monitoring across official social media platforms. This entry-level position is intended for early-career professionals with foundational social media experience.
What You Need to Know
Salary: $45,000 annual
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Responsibilities
Content Support and Engagement
Draft and schedule content for X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms
Respond to comments and direct messages with guidance
Track social performance metrics and trends
Trend Monitoring and Research
Identify emerging social trends and contribute ideas to team content planning
Collaborate with creative and editorial teams
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in marketing, communications, or related field
No prior experience required
Preferred Qualifications
Experience through internships or student roles in social media management
Experience with content creation tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe)
Exposure to analytics platforms (e.g., Sprout Social)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Familiarity with major platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube
Strong writing skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively
Other Requirements
This position may require up to 5% travel
This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:
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Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.