The Outreach Committee of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) posts the following message. ----- DEADLINE REMINDER ----- --- CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ARSC SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR --- Application deadline: April 3, 2015 The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is seeking applications for a Social Media Editor. This is a new position. DESCRIPTION The ARSC Social Media Editor is responsible for the management and editorial content of all ARSC social media platforms, including the ARSC Facebook page, LinkedIn page, YouTube Channel, and other platforms that ARSC may utilize in the future. The Social Media Editor will promote the goals and mission of ARSC through creative use of social media, while using best practices and analytics to guide content creation. This position will regularly coordinate with the ARSC Web Editor, communicate with various members of the Board and Committee Chairs, and serve as a member of the Online Media Committee. Duties include, but are not limited to: -- Proactively review the social media sites on a regular basis (preferably at least weekly) to make sure all content is timely, accurate, and up to date. -- Recruit members to participate in providing content on ARSC's social media platforms and coordinate all social media activities. -- Monitor ARSC publications, both online and in print, for posting to the appropriate social media platforms. -- Seek relevant ARSC-related activities and news of interest to ARSC members for posting to the appropriate social media platforms. -- Create event invitations on ARSC's social media sites for the upcoming ARSC conferences, including dates, locations, and application deadlines. -- Use enticing visuals and page design to increase followers/returning visitors. -- Report to the Online Media Committee Chair and the ARSC Board on a regular basis regarding the status of ARSC's social media activities and initiatives to improve it. See full job description at: http://www.arsc-audio.org/pdf/social_media_editor_job_desc.pdf. QUALIFICATIONS This position requires: -- Current membership in ARSC, with prior membership in the organization preferred. -- Ability to attend annual conferences. -- Prior social media experience for groups and/or organizations is preferred, but not required. -- Active use of multiple social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, etc. -- Excellent communication skills. -- Ability to analyze and interpret data. -- Strong strategic and creative thinking. -- Proficiency in graphic design is preferred. APPOINTMENT The successful candidate will be appointed at the May 2015 annual membership meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. HOW TO APPLY Please send a letter of application and resume with a list of three professional references by e-mail attachment to Kimberly Peach: [log in to unmask] Recommendations for candidacy are welcome. Members of the Search Committee are: Kimberly Peach, Chair; Will Chase; and Sandy Rodriguez. ----