Part Time Content Creator and Social Media Specialist at Lorain County Community College

Located in Lorain County Community College’s Marketing and Communications department and reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Specialist provides support for marketing and communication functions including content creation and management for multiple outlets, advertising/public relations, video production, media relations, communications and event planning. 

The Marketing Specialist with a focus on writing will maintain a workload that prioritizes planning and executing paid and organic social media campaigns, writing press releases and e-newsletters, updating web content and promoting events at Stocker Arts Center. The incumbent will also interview, write and edit stories and must be knowledgeable of AP writing style. 

Typical activities include:

1. Social media strategy, posting, and content design
2. Analyze and track website traffic based on social and email campaigns
3. Set and monitor campaign goals reporting results back to the Director of Marketing
4. Write stories and create content for publications and ad campaigns as needed

Required qualifications:

Understanding of AP writing style and ability to edit and create content for grammar, spelling, punctuation, tone and message. Familiarity with Hootsuite, Constant Contact, social media platforms and knowledge of how to implement effective digital marketing campaigns. Excellent communication skills; ability to work well with marketing team, faculty and staff and outside consultants, partners and vendors; ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects against tight deadlines; ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast-paced work environment; willingness to learn new technology; creative and forward thinking

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications, journalism (or related field) OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Portfolio demonstrating writing ability. 

The complete application file should include cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and 3 professional references which can be uploaded to the online application.  Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

About LCCC: 

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. 

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. 

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. 

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.