Digital Communications Specialist (Temp)

Georgia State University • Atlanta Metropolitan Area, US • 1w ago

College of Law: Georgia State University: Georgia State Law is a dynamic urban-centered law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full-time and part-time law students. The school maintains a talented workforce dedicated to supporting strategic initiatives that prepare students for success in professional environments. Our staff positions provide outstanding opportunities for learning, advancement and growth, and we encourage applications from candidates who would enrich the diversity of our staff.

Georgia State University College of Law is currently seeking a part-time Digital Communications Specialist (Temp). This role is essential in raising the college's profile as a national leader in legal education. This position supports the development and implementation of a digital communications strategy to assist with all aspects of the College of Law, including external and internal communication initiatives.

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?:

Flexible work environment.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

What Will You Do: Reporting to the Director of Law Communications and Strategic Marketing Development, the professional who fills this position will be responsible for strategically managing the College of Law's social media channels, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. In addition, the digital communications specialist will develop newsletter content and write feature stories for the College of Law website and the annual digital magazine. The Digital Communications Specialist will also assist the team with managing project requests from departments, centers, clinics and others.

Duties And Responsibilities Include:

Monitoring analytics for the COL social media channels, using the results to inform data-driven decisions and creating a monthly analytics report.
Using the latest online tools to enhance COL's social media content, drive traffic, and raise awareness of the COL brand.
Planning, implementing, and monitoring a Digital Media strategy to increase brand awareness and improve marketing efforts.
Ensures all digital components are branded properly and in line with the COL brand and the university style guide.
This position will be responsible for writing and editing content for COL social media channels and the website.
Supports and enhances internal and external communications initiatives to improve how the College of Law connects with the public, stakeholders and the COL community, utilizing traditional and digital marketing efforts.
Maintains an archive system for Law Communication projects and works along with the director and assistant director to design, develop and publish the College of Law magazine once a year.
Supports Law Communications with project management and general assignments. Ensures the editorial and graphic identity of marketing materials meet guidelines.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Minimum of 4 years experience working in journalism, communications, marketing
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, New Media or Journalism
Experience with managing professional social media channels, writing content with minimal errors, working with a social media scheduling tool.
Experience capturing and editing images and video content is a plus but not required.

The ideal candidate must be organized, deadline-driven, apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills and be enthusiastic about working with stakeholders, both internal and external to the College of Law.

Department: Law Communications

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: Part-time / 25 hours a week.

Salary : $30.00/hour

Pay Grade: Temp

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Temporary Work

Job Posting: 11/21/25, 1:42:45 PM

12/05/25, 11:59:00 PM

Special Instructions: To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents::

A complete and accurate GSU application
Resume

Georgia State University Values: : COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place

Equal Employment Opportunity: : Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions., This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

Please note, Georgia State University’s career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.