Social Media Manager - Religious Publications

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

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About The Position

BYU Religious Publications seeks a creative and mission-driven professional to oversee its social media presence and podcast production. BYU Religious Publications includes the divisions of the Maxwell Institute, the Religious Studies Center, and BYU Studies. This individual will transform published content into engaging digital experiences—extending the reach of BYU Religious Publications through social media posts, quality podcasts, and multimedia storytelling. In addition, the manager will mentor student employees, equipping them with skills in digital communication and production. All responsibilities are to be carried out in harmony with the mission of Brigham Young University and in support of the values of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, media arts, journalism, marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Proficiency with social media platforms and content management tools.
Experience in audio editing and podcast production (e.g., Adobe Audition, Audacity, or similar).
Ability to train, mentor, and supervise student employees.
Familiarity with video editing and graphic design (Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Canva).
Demonstrated success in growing social media engagement.
Ability to implement search engine optimization (SEO) strategies.

Responsibilities

Repurpose publications into engaging digital formats (short videos, graphics, audio snippets).
Collaborate with editorial teams to ensure accuracy and consistency in messaging.
Create and maintain a detailed content calendar, to ensure consistent and timely content delivery.
Ensure all content aligns with brand standards and voice.
In collaboration with the digital content manager, develop and execute a social media strategy to highlight BYU Religious Publications’ content and mission. This includes social media campaigns around new releases.
Grow engagement on BYU Religious Publications social media channels (e.g., increasing followers, shares, etc.)
Create, schedule, and monitor posts across platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn).
Analyze engagement metrics and adjust strategies to increase reach and impact (e.g., Google Analytics, social media analytics).
Plan, record, edit, and publish podcasts that amplify published material.
Ensure high production quality in audio, storytelling, and accessibility.
Train and supervise student employees and interns in social media strategy, content creation, and podcast production.
Provide feedback to help students develop professional skills.
Support the spiritual and academic mission of BYU.
Ensure all content reflects the values of Brigham Young University and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU