Social Media Assistant

Overview

Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) is seeking a motivated Social Media Assistant to join the Communications and Marketing team. The student will be responsible for helping Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources (AFNR) with Alabama Extension develop social media plans through content creation, social media monitoring and discovering emerging ways to reach new audiences. This student will work with Extension Communications and Marketing Specialist to ensure branding and accessibility guidelines are met as well as continued marketing to expand AFNR program reach and engagement.

Responsibilities

Create social media graphics, reels, and posts for requested AFNR teams

Respond to comments and messages received on social media channels

Field requests for content from team members

Identify emerging trends for relevant audiences to engage in on social media and through ACES website pieces

Track social media performance and analytics

Ensure content follows all Auburn University and Alabama Extension branding, accessibility and social media guidelines

Qualifications

Enrolled student at Auburn University

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience managing a social media account

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Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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Create social media graphics, reels, and posts for requested AFNR teams

Respond to comments and messages received on social media channels

Field requests for content from team members

Identify emerging trends for relevant audiences to engage in on social media and through ACES website pieces

Track social media performance and analytics

Ensure content follows all Auburn University and Alabama Extension branding, accessibility and social media guidelines

Enrolled student at Auburn University