Media and Marketing Specialist

The position at ACCS centers on social media coordination, multimedia storytelling, and media relations to support the college brand and strategic goals. It involves managing official channels, identifying news opportunities, and collaborating on multimedia projects.

Location and Compensation

Location: Birmingham, AL onsite

Salary: USD 40,583 - 66,302 per year

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a social media content strategy across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube
• Assist in crafting and editing news stories and publications
• Produce photography and short-form video content for campus events and storytelling
• Coordinate with external vendors and freelancers for larger multimedia projects and paid advertising campaigns
• Identify and develop institutional storytelling aligned with the college's strategic goals
• Manage media relations: pitch stories, follow up with news media, respond to inquiries
• Assist with promotional item procurement, inventory, and distribution tracking
• Support website revision requests and content updates for the web
• Assist with the college’s IPOP and Ambassador Scholarship programs, as needed
• Maintain a flexible schedule including limited evenings and weekends
• Travel as needed to appropriate community and/or college events
• Perform other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Technologies

• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• YouTube

Supplemental Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-6308. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

• A cover letter
• An Online application
• A current resume
• A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and submit a complete application packet to be considered. Applications must be received by the stated deadline. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Only applications received during the posting period will be considered. Applicants should comply with the college's prescribed interview schedule.