Job Responsibilities
Do you have a passion for social media? Are you an innovative, energetic, and detail-oriented communicator? The SC Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is looking for a
Public Information and Digital Media Coordinator to help achieve our communications and marketing goals. In this role you will:
- Work with communications staff and agency leadership to design and execute social media campaigns to achieve SCDA’s communications and marketing goals.
- Develop and create relevant content for social media, including images, videos, and written material, while adhering to agency brand standards.
- Prepare and maintain social media calendars to support the agency’s mission and those of our associated brands.
- Assist with writing and editing press releases, talking points, reports, articles, website copy and other communications for release to the media or general public.
- Help research and respond to media requests, maintain the press release distribution list, and monitor news coverage of agriculture and the agency.
- Attend agency and industry events to capture images and create content for social media and other communications functions.
- Forecast, measure, analyze, and prepare periodic reports on the impact of social media campaigns, and adapt accordingly.
- Maintain an awareness of social media trends, new platforms, and industry best practices.
Benefits
- Generous State benefits to include retirement, health, vision, dental and life insurance.
- Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for employee only coverage is less than $100/month!
- Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for full family coverage is only $307/month!
- 13 paid holidays; generous annual and sick leave accruals.
- Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
- Free Life Management Services (legal, financial, and more)
Minimum And Additional Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field and at least 2 years related work experience.
- Experience with a variety of social media platforms and management tools.
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Adobe Suite design software.
Additional Comments
- High degree of professionalism is expected.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, MS Power Point, Outlook email, and Outlook calendar.
- Excellent use of oral and written communication skills; proper grammar.
- Exemplary attention to detail and accuracy.
- Periodic overnight travel required.
- Must be able to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings/events.
- Position is based in the Wade Hampton building on the Statehouse grounds. This is not a remote position, but employee may be eligible for one remote day per week after probationary period.
