Hybrid Social Media Specialist

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About the role

  • Social Media Specialist at Temple University, Japan Campus focusing on digital storytelling and engaging global audiences. Collaborating with students and faculty to enhance social media presence in Kyoto.

Responsibilities

  • Lead social media content for TUJ KYOTO, creating engaging, culturally relevant storytelling.
  • Develop and execute platform-specific strategies across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms.
  • Produce and oversee content highlighting campus life in Kyoto and the Kansai region.
  • Collaborate with students, faculty, departments, and external partners to plan and deliver content aligned with TUJ’s brand and goals.
  • Mentor and guide student content creators to ensure consistent quality, tone, and creative direction.
  • Stay current on platform trends and features to drive engagement, growth, and relevance across audiences.
  • Manage daily account activity, fostering engagement and community.
  • Track performance and analyze insights to refine strategy, improve reach, and strengthen institutional visibility.
  • Provide on-the-ground social media coverage and event support for campus and cross-campus events.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree and proven experience producing high-performing short-form content and managing active social platforms.
  • Professional fluency in English and Japanese, with strong understanding of Japanese social media culture and global digital trends.
  • Strong knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
  • Experience with short and long-form editing software (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.)
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Benefits

  • Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year.
  • Approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year.
  • Japanese social insurance and pension.
  • Commuting/telework allowance.
  • Welfare-discount program membership.
  • Retirement payment system.
  • Tuition benefits for Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) programs.

Job title

Social Media Specialist

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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