Applications Open for Assistant Web and Social Media Editor
The Pennsylvania Historical Associations seeks to recruit an undergraduate or graduate student for a new position, serving as the Assistant Web and Social Media Editor for the organization.
Position Description: The goal is to support the Web and Social Media Editor by drafting and publishing digital media content that achieves a competitive level of member engagement, website traffic, and revenue by strategically networking across social media platforms. This position balances updating news items on our own Website and social media accounts; supporting partnerships with our members and other organizations; and expanding social media engagement to K12 and undergraduate students. The Assistant Social Media Editor has a solid understanding of how each social media channel works and how to optimize content so that it is engaging on those channels. They will be responsible for generating graphics and drafting content language. On occasion, the Assistant Social Media Editor may be asked to minor updates to the PHA website pages.
Reports to: The President, Web & Social Media Editor
Hours: This is a part-time volunteer position with a stipend. The position should average about three hours per week with the heavier portion of hours concentrated around the annual meeting, events, and print publication rollouts.
Responsibilities: Internal Collaboration: Liaising with PHA officers to draft content, to monitor social media conversations, and aid Web and Social Media Editor in developing publication schedules. Attend Executive Committee meetings and PHA public events.
Assist with social media strategy:
- Generate digital content according to editorial schedules.
- Continuously improve by capturing and analyzing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights, and best practices.
- Set up and optimize PHA socials to increase the visibility of content.
- Generate, edit, publish, and share weekly content (original text, images, video or HTML) that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action
- Moderate all user-generated content in line with the moderation policy for each community
- Attend events in order engage with the PHA members and constituents. Photograph activities and share and encourage others to share photos through social media. Work with staff to photograph events and activities that you are not attending.
Requirements:
- Currently working towards a BA/BS in history, journalism, communications, marketing, or relevant field. Graduate training is a plus.
- Consulting, writing, editing (photo/video/text), presentation and communication skills.
- Demonstrable social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge.
- Positive attitude, detail, and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Comply with copyright and privacy regulations.
Applications are accepted on a rolling-basis until the position is filled. Prospective candidates should send a resume and one page cover letter to Benjamin Scharff, president of the PHA, by email at bscharff@mercyhurst.edu. Inquiries are welcome.