Communications/Marketing Professional, Social Media Specialist

North Carolina Sea Grant provides research, education and outreach opportunities relating to current issues affecting our coast and its communities. Since 1970, North Carolina Sea Grant has prided itself on being a valuable resource for scientists, educators, local officials, government agencies, coastal businesses and the public to find unbiased, scientifically sound information about coastal ecosystems and economies. Our initiatives touch a broad range of topics, including but not limited to: healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, resilient coastal economies, and environmental literacy and work force development. The state/federal partnership receives funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Sea Grant College Program. Learn more: ncseagrant.org.

North Carolina Space Grant is a federal/state partnership that supports National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA) related science, technology, and engineering ( STEM) opportunities to engage and inspire North Carolinians and to build a varied future STEM workforce. Since 1991, NC Space Grant has supported opportunities for students, faculty, educators and the public to participate in space-related research, education and outreach programs. The program is part of NASA's National Space Grant College Program and Fellowship Program. Learn more: ncspacegrant.org

North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute of the UNC System identifies and supports research to help resolve or address water resource quality and quantity issues and opportunities throughout the state and the Southeast region. Since 1965, WRRI has supported research, education and information-transfer activities related to water quality and quantity issues and research. The state/federal partnership includes funding from the U.S. Geological Survey's national Water Resources Research Institutes Program. Learn more: wrri.ncsu.edu

These three programs are all based at NC State University in Raleigh, and facilitate funding for millions of dollars of research, outreach and education programs each year across North Carolina. These investments promote discovery, learning, and awareness across the state, region, and the nation.

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NC Sea Grant, WRRI, and NC Space Grant are seeking a dynamic and skilled Communications/Marketing Professional, Social Media Specialist to lead public communications across multiple platforms. Responsible for developing, executing, and evaluating overall social media strategy. This role will be central in creating and sustaining the visibility of all three programs by developing engaging content that highlights research, news, educational resources, and events. The successful candidate will be a part of a Communications Team working to deliver targeted messages and maintain consistent branding.

Key Responsibilities:

Social Media and Branding Management: Develop and execute social media strategies for NC Sea Grant, NC Space Grant, and WRRI. Responsibilities include content creation, scheduling, and posting across platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Ensure that our messaging engages varied audiences, including researchers, students, and the public. Develop strategic plans and campaigns to enhance the branding and visibility of all three programs. Develop clear, consistent public communication that highlights each program's distinct contributions while ensuring coherence in overall messaging.

Content Development and Curation:Write and edit materials, including social media posts, public announcements, press releases, blogs, and newsletters. These will promote program activities, research projects, conferences, and other events across North Carolina. Collaborate with scientists, educators, and program staff to distill complex research findings into accessible formats for social media and public announcements and translate scientific content for broader audiences.

Partnerships and Network Building:Maintain and build relationships with campus and public partners throughout the state. Develop a comprehensive and updated contact list to ensure effective communication with stakeholders, collaborators, and partners in academia, government, and community organizations. Develop and manage databases and listservs for NC Sea Grant, WRRI, and NC Space Grant. This includes managing communications networks, ensuring contact lists are current, and facilitating the timely dissemination of information to stakeholders.

Analytics and Reporting:Track, analyze, and report on the performance of social media campaigns using analytics tools. Provide insights on engagement metrics, follower growth, and content effectiveness. Based on these analyses, optimize social media strategies and improve outreach. Participate in yearly federal reporting which includes gathering and posting materials.

May include some travel.

Applicants should submit a resume/CV, cover letter, and names and complete contact information of two professional references, including email addresses and phone numbers. One long form writing sample (Other Document 1) for a lay audience (1000-2000 words) and two samples of effective social media (Other Document 2) you have created.

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