Job: NAU Campus Recreation Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist

Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist

Job Description

Essential Duties

●      Manage and produce content for social media accounts:  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and the NAU Campus Recreation website. 

●      Collaborate with Campus Recreations programs:  Aquatics, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Outdoor Adventures, Fitness & Wellness, Challenge Course, Climbing Wall, Informational Recreation and Member Services to develop and promote events, services and community.  

●      Utilize department marketing calendar to create a monthly social media plan that is organized in Hootsuite.  The social media plan includes balanced representation across Campus Recreation, increased engagement within online presence while producing original content following brand standards.

●      Work with Assistant Director to analyze key performance indicators such as:  audience growth, profile and engagement, content reach, etc.

●      Assist with marketing efforts and other duties as assigned.

●      Ensure that social media post and messaging use inclusive language and represent Campus Recreation and NAU respectfully and with integrity.

Experience and Knowledge Desired

●      Communications/Marketing or related degree is welcome but not required with relevant work experience.

●      Documented work experience in social media or marketing.

●      Effective writing skills and keywording toward perspective audience.

●      Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms. 

●      Experience with Photography, Videography, and Graphic Design.

●      Adobe Suite (Illustration, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)

●      Working knowledge of print and digital formats (native files, JPEG, TIFF, EPS, PDF, MP4, MOV, AVI, etc.).

●      Knowledge of copyright and plagiarism laws/ethics.

Qualifications Desired

●      Social and digital media knowledge and technical skills. 

●      Excellent interpersonal skills. 

●      Creative.

●      Implement fresh and innovative ideas.

●      Sport and fitness background.

●      Strong communication skills across a variety of mediums.

●      Ability to prioritize workflow weekly, monthly and per semester.

Requirements

●      Enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at NAU with a GPA of 2.5 or better.

●      Minimum one-year commitment.

●      Must be able to work 10+ hours per week, at varying hours, but not conflicting with classes.

●      Access to a DSLR camera/video and lenses and other related equipment (high quality iPhone).

●      Attend meetings: staff and 1:1.

●      Serve as a department ambassador and positively promote the department at events and activities.

Additional: Position is Safety/Security Sensitive. The Campus Recreation Services department requires fingerprinting and a background check.

Employment Starting Pay Rate, Dates, and Times

$8.50 - $9.50/hour depending on experience.  Start date:  Mid-April, 2018. Available to work over the summer preferred.  Work with Assistant Director to adjust summer schedule. 

Supervision 

The Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist reports to the Assistant Director.  This position does not supervise any others.  Policy and procedure training will be provided.  Social Media platforms and technical skills training is not provided. 

How to Apply

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Application Deadline: April 6th. 

Internship: Phoenix Suns - Phoenix, AZ

Job Title	Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Summer Intern
Department	Rotate through different departments
Work/FLSA Status	Part-time/Non-Exempt
Reports To	Marketing Partnerships
Salary	$10.00/hour
Job Purpose	The Northern Arizona University – Phoenix Suns and Mercury Internship is designed to provide experience to one Northern Arizona University student in a professional sports organization. Associates will learn the business of sports first-hand from industry executives in an organization that strives to be the most successful and respected professional sports league in the world.
Primary (Essential) Duties Interns will be assigned to rotate through different departments for approximately 10-12 weeks. This will provide an opportunity to learn about how different departments play a role into the success of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Rotations typically will be for four weeks but may be extended to meet the needs of the business. Listed below are some of the departments that the intern may rotate into: ·       Marketing Partnerships (Activation & Sales) ·       Phoenix Mercury ·       Marketing ·       Sales ·       Game Operations ·       Public Relations ·       Guest Experience ·       Human Resources
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities		Have excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Dependable and detail-oriented Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and work independently with limited supervision Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment Strong leadership skills
Experience/Education Requirements		Must be a current Northern Arizona University student and meet all the requirements determined by NAU (see application process) Sports related major preferred
Working Conditions and Physical Demands		·       Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, some holidays and some overtime to meet business needs ·       Available to work 20-25 hours per week Must have housing in the Phoenix metro area for the duration of the internship (Housing will not be provided by Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury) Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, demands, etc. may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational needs.

The Phoenix Suns are an Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants will first be screened by the School of Communication Screening Committee. The School of Communication Internship Screening Committee will evaluate all interested applicants and select 3-5 finalists that will be considered for an interview with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury.

Interested applicants must submit the following by 5 pm Friday, April 4^th to Victoria Pickett. This can be submitted in electronic form to victoria.pickett@nau.edu or hard copy form to the School of Communication, Room 350, attention: Victoria Pickett:

1.     Cover letter of interest addressed to the Screening Committee. This letter must address:

a.     Your interest in the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury internship

b.     If you plan to pursue a career in the sports industry

c.     Your strengths and why you would be an ideal candidate for this internship experience

2.     Resume

3.     Unofficial transcripts from LOUIE

Students must have completed at least 89 credit hours and have a 3.0 GPA with a minimum of a “C” grade in all classes required for your major. You must have completed the School core (COM 101 and 200), University math and English requirements and the courses from your academic major as outlined below. Students are ineligible for this internship if they are applying in their final semester of Senior year.

ADV 408: ADV 207, 307 and 310 or 311W

PR 408: PR 272, 371 & 372W

The Screening Committee will meet the week of April 7^th to select 3-5 finalists that will move to the interview stage with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury.