Editorial Assistant - Web jobs in Palm Bay, FL

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Assistant Manager, Web/Social Media on the Cocoa Campus in Cocoa, Florida.

The annual salary is $50,000. Successful internal candidates for external job postings should be aware that their current salary does not transfer to the new position. Salary will be as advertised in the job announcement. Full-time employees of Eastern Florida State College receive fringe benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

The Assistant Manager, Web/Social Media plays a central role in all aspects of running the Eastern Florida State College website and social media, including content management, calendar system, social media platforms, and digital marketing and news. The site is the main platform for marketing academic programs and providing information to students, employees and the public and continues to grow in size and scope. This position assists with the daily workload to maintain the site, coordinates publicity for student events, assists with social media posts, plus writes, edits and posts to the College’s blog. The position assists with updates as needed at night, on weekends and over holidays and in emergency situations.

The following minimum qualifications for this position must be met before any applicant will be considered:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in journalism, organizational communication, public relations or marketing.
• Strong editorial and ethical judgment and the ability to supervise projects and project teams.
• At least 3 years’ proven experience in the field of website page and social media platform maintenance using a Content Management System (CMS) and social media management tool.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work as a team member.Ability to take personal initiative.
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license required.For individuals unable to obtain a driver’s license, a valid Florida ID is required. Employees and/or volunteers unable to obtain a Florida driver’s license, will not be allowed to drive any College vehicle, golf cart or any other motorized vehicle on college property.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and the candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fee (currently $37.25).This fingerprinting fee ($37.25) is non-refundable.
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.
• Official transcripts of all collegiate work will be required to be considered beyond the application phase. *

• High School Diploma or GED or transcripts or official transcripts of all collegiate work (as appropriate for the position) must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All foreign degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.

Minimum physical qualifications:

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, roll and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information and/or data from a computer.

Applications will be accepted from March 19, 2024 through April 14, 2024; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice. Applications must be submitted prior to 5:00 p.m. on the closing day. This is a covered position under Chapter 295 Florida Statutes, which provides for Veterans Preference in employment for eligible veterans’ and eligible spouses of veterans.