Social Media Specialist

Social Media Specialist

The Strategic Communications team shapes how people around the world experience the University of Notre Dame. Part of the Office of Public Affairs and Communication, the team leads the University's flagship social media platforms and helps tell the stories, share the moments, and communicate the mission that defines Notre Dame.
If you enjoy fast-moving work, creative collaboration, and digital storytelling that reaches a global audience, this role offers the chance to help shape the voice of one of the world's leading universities.
Notre Dame is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Specialist to lead the University's flagship social media presence. Reporting to the Senior Social Media Manager, this role will help shape content strategy, creative direction, and day-to-day storytelling across both established and emerging platforms.
In addition to managing accounts, this role helps find meaningful stories, creates content people want to engage with, and captures the energy and spirit of Notre Dame in real time. The Social Media Specialist will work closely with photographers, videographers, designers, and communicators across campus to develop social-first content that is engaging, timely, and authentic to the University's brand and mission.
The person in this role will also help monitor trends, identify opportunities for engagement, and support communications during high-profile or sensitive moments. Success requires creativity, good judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Lead content strategy and creative storytelling across Notre Dame's flagship social media channels.
Collaborate with photographers, videographers, designers, and project managers to create engaging, platform-specific content.
Monitor social conversations and digital trends to identify opportunities, emerging issues, and audience insights.
Partner with communicators across campus to surface and amplify stories that reflect the breadth and impact of the University.
Explore new platforms, storytelling formats, and social trends to keep Notre Dame's digital presence innovative and engaging.
Support reputation management and crisis communications efforts with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, curious, and highly attuned to digital culture. You understand how audiences engage with content online and know how to turn ideas into compelling storytelling.
You're comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, balancing creativity with sound judgment, and collaborating across teams. Most importantly, you're excited by the opportunity to help shape how Notre Dame connects with audiences around the world.
Bachelor's degree required.
3-5 years of experience managing social media accounts for a brand or employer.
Experience with a breadth of social media platforms.
Experience in real-time social monitoring and sentiment analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.