Social Media Manager

at  University of Auckland

Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is Aotearoa’s leading university with 9,000 staff supporting more than 46,000 students to achieve their ambitions. As one of New Zealand’s most enduring brands, the University leads the way in teaching excellence and research positively impacting the lives of its people, communities and society at large.
Job Description

HE KŌRERO MŌU | ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a strategic, data-driven, and creative thinker who lives and breathes social media. You will have a strong understanding of brand and a never-ending curiosity to uncover and tell inspiring stories.
The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in social media, marketing or communications, with experience either managing a small team or a portfolio of clients. The ability to build relationships will be key to success as will understanding and optimising customer data.
If you are looking for a leadership opportunity with one of New Zealand’s most iconic brands, then look no further and apply now.

• Develop a comprehensive University-wide social media strategy in collaboration with stakeholders, aligned to the University vision and integrating brand, marketing and communication priorities.
• Define and implement the content strategy to engage with diverse audience segments with varying degrees of brand connection.
• Build success metrics and customer-led insights to track performance and inform decision making.
• Lead, mentor and support the social media team to deliver its goals and retain the Universities leadership position across all social media channels.
• Build effective relationships across the University to ensure a consistent customer experience through the successful implementation and buy-in of social media strategy, policies and guidelines.
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