Communications & Digital Media Specialist

Job Title:

Communications & Digital Media Specialist
Reports To:

Associate Director, Communications
Department:

Communications
Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (37.5 hours weekly); occasional evening/weekend work and up to 15% travel. This is a hybrid role based in Nashville, TN. You are required to work in the Nashville office two days per week (or as needed).
Position Summary

The Communications & Digital Media Specialist develops and manages written and digital communications that support NASBA's programs, services and initiatives. This position creates content for websites, email, social media, publications and other communication channels, while helping ensure messaging is clear, accurate and consistent across the organization. The specialist serves as the department's lead for social media and public-facing content while providing writing, editing and communications support for departments across the organization.
Essential Responsibilities

Manage NASBA's social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X) and forums, including content planning, writing, video/imagery creation, publishing, and monitoring.
Monitor social media performance and metrics, and recommend improvements based on audience engagement and results.
Support executive thought leadership by developing leadership communications.
Write, edit and proofread content for websites, blogs, newsletters, press releases, speeches, talking points, email campaigns and publications.
Review communication materials developed by departments to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Develop content for conference mobile applications and develop attendee communications as needed.
Serve as speaker liaison for NASBA conferences, including collecting bios, headshots, speaker preferences, etc., and serving as on-site contact.
Serve as a content development and digital media resource for Boards of Accountancy and internal clients.
Assist with media materials, announcements and public communications.
Assist with communication planning for meetings, conferences and special projects.
Travel up to 15%
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills

Excellent communications skills (Oral, Written and Listening)
Ability to develop effective relationships at all levels and across multiple functions within an organization
Self-starter
Excellent written communication and editing skills (English)
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong understanding of social media platforms (i.e., Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) and content management systems (i.e., Sprout Social)
Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical skills
Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
Understanding and prior use of conference apps, such as EventMobi
Key Candidate Attributes

Educational, persuasive, and technical writing skills
Editing skills
Detail oriented
Deadline oriented
Creative
Working independently
Working with cross-functional teams
Customer Oriented
Flexible Ability to work in hybrid environment
Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in communications, social media, marketing, or journalism is preferred
Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Numerous Voluntary Policies
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) Plan (NASBA contributes 5.7% of employee's salary)
Flexible hybrid work plan benefit with a $100 monthly allowance, plus company-paid parking for your days on-site.
Holidays (13 days)
Paid leave time (prorated based on hire date and earned on an accrual basis)
Vacation Leave (15 days annually)
Sick Leave (12 days annually)
Personal Days (3 days annually)
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Dress for Your Day Casual Dress
Some work from home is flexible; however, you must live in the Middle TN area and not out of state. This is not a full-time remote position, and you must work in the Nashville, TN office two days per week or as needed.
NASBA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, an education credential check, credit check, Global Watchlist and/or Government Watchlist.
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at NASBA.

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