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About the Role

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is seeking a creative and highly organized Social Media Specialist to lead digital storytelling for one of Japan's longest-established international universities. This role will lead fast-paced event coverage, develop strategic digital campaigns, and collaborate closely with students, faculty, and university leadership, playing a vital role in sharing the TUJ story and connecting with audiences.

Responsibilities

Plan, create, and publish engaging short-form video content across social media platforms.
Guide and mentor student content creators with creative direction and production support.
Produce culturally relevant content highlighting campus life, expansion, academic initiatives, student experiences, faculty expertise, and university events.
Collaborate with students, faculty, departments, and external partners to create content aligned with TUJ's brand and priorities.
Coordinate content planning, filming, editing, scheduling, and publishing.
Monitor social media trends, platform updates, and audience insights to improve content performance.
Manage social media accounts, including monitoring comments, messages, and audience engagement.
Support community-building initiatives across student and external audiences.
Track content performance and prepare analytics.
Capture photo and video content during campus events, student activities, and institutional programs.
Assist with live social media coverage and content creation before, during, and after university events.
Support the Communications and Marketing team with additional projects and duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and proven experience producing high-performing short-form content and managing active social platforms.
Professional fluency in English and basic proficiency in Japanese.
Strong understanding of social media platforms, digital content strategy, and current industry trends.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for university events and social media coverage.
Strong knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
Experience producing and editing short- and long-form video content using editing software such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, or Final Cut Pro.
Knowledge of photography, videography, professional camera equipment, lighting, and audio recording techniques.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Experience working with students or interns (preferred).
Intermediate proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N4 or equivalent) (preferred).

Skills

Short-form video content creation
Social media platform management (Instagram, TikTok, etc.)
Digital content strategy
Video editing (CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)
Photography
Videography
Camera equipment operation
Lighting techniques
Audio recording techniques
Communication
Collaboration
Organization

Location

City Campus (Sangen-jaya station)
Hillside Center (Mizonokuchi station)

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid-remote flexibility

Experience Level

Commensurate with experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

Commensurate with experience

Benefits

Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment
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

About the Company

Japan's oldest and largest full-service American university, serving nearly 4,000 degree-seeking students across its campuses in Tokyo and Kyoto.
A truly global academic community, with students from nearly 100 countries and faculty and staff from around the world.
A rapidly growing hub for international education, affiliated with a U.S. public research university ranked among the top 400 universities globally and top 50 public universities in the United States.
An exciting opportunity to contribute to the university's continued growth, including the expansion of the new Hillside Center, which further strengthening TUJ's presence in the Greater Tokyo (Kanto) region.
A collaborative work environment that offers professional development, mentorship, and the opportunity to take creative ownership of impactful projects.

Equal Opportunity

Temple University, Japan Campus is committed to equal employment, and to increase diversity and inclusivity in both its community and curricula.
All qualified applicants shall have full and equal consideration for employment.
The university does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
Candidates who can contribute to the institution's goals are strongly encouraged to apply.