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Are you the next new media specialist intern?

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I was the first new media specialist intern for the office of web and new media, so my time here has been like a test drive for them.

And I like to think I was at least a Mercedes-Benz G-Class.

My experience

During my internship, I have been able to experience Missouri State like never before.

I was very surprised to see that I was given a lot of creative freedom. Whenever I spoke, they not only heard what I had to say, but really listened. So much so that whenever I had an idea for something, instead of turning it down or just nodding their head, they found ways to help me bring my projects to life.

Some of those projects included: Every Bear from Everywhere, which highlighted students and faculty about why they chose Missouri State, new segments for Missouri State Snapchat and creating social media calendars and campaigns for homecoming, to just name a few.

And now after all that, they are trying to replace me.

But no worries, it’s only because my time at Missouri State is coming to an end after 4.5 years. Yes, I took a victory lap because I just love this place so much.

Intern Amanda Isaacs working on computer

So, what do you need to be?

Yourself.

Bring your personality to this position and put your touch on all things Missouri State. Besides that, you need to love social media and engaging with others, like enjoy using social media so much that you’re interested in pursuing a career in social media marketing.

As the new media specialist intern, you will get the chance to contribute to a variety of university projects.

  • You’ll be writing blogs, using Snapchat to engage with MSU students, and even developing social media campaigns for university platforms including Missouri State Facebook and Twitter.
  • They are also looking for versatile storytellers, so you’ll be able to write content for university blogs, edit photos and interview newsmakers.
  • You’ll also receive the keys to MissouriState.edu. You’ll update photos, videos and text as needed on university websites.
Web and New Media social media student Amanda Isaacs.

What you will gain

A really great resume.

Besides that, you will gain valuable experience in real-world settings and walk away with several benefits:

  • A professional portfolio that includes at least two social media campaigns, four blog posts and two visuals
  • An insider’s access to best practices about social media, writing and website content development
  • An opportunity to display skills in a professional setting, which will place the intern’s resume above their peers’

What are the qualifications?

A jacket.

No seriously, when it’s warm outside it’s like visiting the North Pole in here. No worries though, because in the winter, just leave that jacket at home because it gets nice and toasty and you won’t be needing it.

But really, here’s a list of the desired skills and experience they are looking for:

Education

Well first off, you have to actually go here, like be a student. If you’re pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or related areas, that’s ideal.

Skills

You’re going to writing…like a lot, so it needs to be your biggest strength. That also means you should have demonstrated knowledge of AP style. Another thing is WordPress. Everything that is published is written on WordPress, so knowing your way around it is ideal.  We’d also love to have someone who is interested in social media marketing, photography and videography. It would be really beneficial to have some photo editing skills and basic knowledge of Web best practices.

Other

The internship requires some evening and weekend work, but don’t let this turn you away. The events you will have to go are exciting and you’ll get to experience Missouri State from behind the scenes. You must be able to work at computer workstations for extended periods of time, but they provide a big comfy chair so don’t fret. Additionally, applicants must have visual and audio acuity within normal ranges.

You must also be committed to working with our diverse student and community populations.

Applying for the job

It may seem like a lot, but it’s been one of the best experiences I’ve had at Missouri State. Week after week, this internship confirmed that Missouri State is home and that I made the right/best decision to attend college here. I’m not sure I would have gained the same experience and advice I received here at any other internship.

If you’re in, fill out an application and email these things to web@missouristate.edu. We’re accepting submissions until Nov. 30.

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Two writing samples

Good luck and go Bears!

Our next social media guru: You?

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Students at Welcome Weekend

Are you our next social media star?

We’re looking for a smart, involved Missouri State student who wants a career in social media marketing.

If that sounds like you, apply now to become a new media specialist intern with the office of web and new media. In the fall 2017 semester, you’ll get to work with the people who run social media for the university and alumni association.

Our intern will gain valuable experience in real-world settings and walk away with several benefits:

  • A professional portfolio that includes at least two social media campaigns, four blog posts and two visuals
  • An insider’s access to best practices about social media, writing and website content development
  • An opportunity to display skills in a professional setting, which will place the intern’s resume above their peers’

Interested? Let’s tell you more about what kind of a person we’re looking for.

Responsibilities

  • We want someone who loves social media and engaging with people, because you will develop social media campaigns for university platforms including Missouri State Facebook and Twitter.
  • We’re also looking for versatile storytellers, so you’ll be able to write content for university blogs, edit photos and interview newsmakers.
  • You’ll get the behind-the-scenes access to major university events such as Commencement, Homecoming and Fountain Day.
  • We also give you the keys to MissouriState.edu. You’ll update photos, videos and text as needed on university websites.

Select projects

As the new media specialist intern, you will get the chance to contribute to a variety of university projects.

Social media campaigns

University events

Access to cover big events such as #BearsHomecoming

Blogging

Create engaging blog posts to promote campus activities

Training

Your inside access starts with two half-day training sessions during the first week of fall semester classes. Plus, you’ll also receive continued training exercises in weekly meetings.

Desired skills and experience

Education

You must be a currently enrolled student at Missouri State. Additionally, if you’re pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or related areas, that’s ideal.

Skills

You need to have demonstrated knowledge of AP style, social media marketing and photography and videography. But above all, you need to be a strong writer. We’d also love to have someone who knows photo editing and basic knowledge of Web best practices.

Other

The internship requires some evening and weekend work, and you must be able to work at computer workstations for extended periods of time. Additionally, applicants must have visual and audio acuity within normal ranges.

You must also be committed to working with our diverse student and community populations.

Applying for the job

If you’re in, email us an application to web@missouristate.edu. We’re accepting them from March 16-April 12. In addition, you’ll need to provide the following:

  • Resume (including your social media handles)
  • Cover letter
  • Two writing samples

Missouri State seeks full-time new media specialist

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We’re looking for a smart, creative individual to join the web and new media team.

Responsibilities

  • Manages the academic website redesign projects
  • Works to ensure that assigned websites and social media content, branding and marketing messages are created, maintained, updated and evaluated for effectiveness and efficiency
  • Uses invention, imagination, originality and talent to write and edit content for assigned websites and other electronic applications
  • Facilitates the achievement of departmental goals and objectives through public relations activities and contributes to various print materials

Select projects

The new media specialist contributes to a variety of university projects:

Biology website
Academic department homepages
Master of Professional Studies website
Academic program websites
Websites in mobile view
Mobile best practices
Andrew Shaughnessy
Feature and profile writing
Public Affairs Convocation
Digital promotion, coverage of signature events

Application instructions

Starting salary: $31,932-36,330 annually. Pay grade: 42.

Group health insurance, life insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, wellness programs and professional development opportunities. Learn more about benefits.

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Desired skills and experience

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or a related area is required.

Experience

Either one year work experience in a professional position in a public relations environment or a minimum of three semesters experience in a part-time position in a similar professional setting is required. Work experience in higher education is preferred.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, including writing and/or editing experience with print and electronic media. Knowledge of basic content management software and strong proofreading and editing skills are required. Organizational and planning skills are required. Knowledge of word processing and social media applications are required. Supervisory experience is preferred. Knowledge of database and/or spreadsheet applications is preferred. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Other

The scope of the job requires some evening and weekend work. Occasional overnight or out-of-town travel is required. Extended periods of time working at a computer workstation are required. Visual and audio acuity within normal ranges are required.

Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

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Missouri State seeks full stack developer/engineer

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Missouri State University is accepting applications for a full stack developer/engineer.

Responsibilities

  • Serves as technical lead to guide web applications through the full stack of development
  • Manages projects, develops web and mobile applications
  • Integrates and configures external platforms
  • Maintains the core web template architecture
  • Oversees the student programmer team

Select projects

Website views
Web performance, build tools, source control and continuous deployment
Search website
Top-level applications including Missouri State homepage, search, map and master calendar
MSU Mobile
Mobile applications and websites
Welcome Center panels
Special projects

Application instructions

Starting salary range: $61,574-80,399 annually. Pay grade: 36.

Reimbursement for out of the area relocation expenses is negotiable.

Group health insurance, life insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, wellness programs and professional development opportunities. Learn more about benefits.

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Desired skills and experience

Education

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described in the Job Family 3 Knowledge Equivalencies Chart is required; a bachelor’s degree in an information technology field is preferred.

Experience

  • At least two years of technology project management experience is required.
  • At least three years of experience programming websites is required with fluency exhibited in at least one Web application framework (ASP.NET MVC, Rails, Grails) and one object-oriented programming language (ASP.NET C#, Ruby, Groovy).
  • Proficiency in modern Web languages, including Javascript Application Development, HTML and CSS is required.
  • Experience in the design and programming of applications in a team-oriented environment is required.
  • Experience working with mobile development tools (iOS, Android, etc.) is required.
  • Work experience in higher education is preferred.

Skills

  • The ability to effectively manage multiple, complex web-based projects concurrently is required.
  • Effective interpersonal and organizational skills are required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Strong and current application design and architecture skills, including an understanding of web security principles, are required.
  • An understanding of accessibility issues related to users with disabilities is preferred.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to information processed, stored, or accessed by the systems is required.
  • The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Effort

Extended periods of time working at a computer workstation are required.

Other

The twenty-four hour scope of university operations requires this position to be available evenings, nights, and weekends to respond to calls regarding questions or problems with the university’s website.

Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. Employment will require a criminal background check at university expense.

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Missouri State seeks full-time new media specialist for alumni relations

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Missouri State University is accepting applications for a new media specialist in the office of web and new media.

Responsibilities

  • Manages social media, websites and online marketing campaigns for alumni relations
  • Works to ensure that assigned websites and social media content, branding and marketing messages are created, maintained, updated and evaluated for effectiveness and efficiency
  • Uses invention, imagination, originality and talent to write and edit content for assigned websites and other electronic applications
  • Facilitates the achievement of departmental goals and objectives through public relations activities and contributes to various print materials

Select projects

The new media specialist for alumni relations contributes to a variety of university projects:

Missouri State Magazine
Websites
Maroonation Facebook
Social media and digital marketing
Football student crowd
Homecoming
Dan Cogswell story
Feature writing
Honoree Jimmy Edwards
Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame
Mortarboard
Commencement

Application instructions

Starting salary: $31,932-36,645 annually. Pay grade: 42.

Group health insurance, life insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, wellness programs and professional development opportunities. Learn more about benefits.

Visit the complete job posting

Desired skills and experience

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related area is required.

Experience

Either one year work experience in a professional position in a public relations environment or a minimum of three semesters experience in a part-time position in a similar professional setting is required. Work experience in higher education is preferred.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, including writing and/or editing experience with print and electronic media. Knowledge of basic content management software and strong proofreading and editing skills are required. Organizational and planning skills are required. Knowledge of word processing and social media applications are required. Supervisory experience is preferred. Knowledge of database and/or spreadsheet applications is preferred. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Other

The scope of the job requires some evening and weekend work. Occasional overnight or out-of-town travel is required. Extended periods of time working at a computer workstation are required. Visual and audio acuity within normal ranges are required.

Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution