MTE has a culture focused on exemplifying a group of ideal team players; individuals who are humble, hungry, and people smart. At MTE, we believe teammates who put the needs of others before oneself, seek innovative solutions to problems and challenges, and understand how our words and actions impact our teammates and our members, help MTE achieve our purpose of serving together to make life better for our members.

Above all skills, aptitudes, and job experiences, being an ideal team player is the most vital attribute someone must bring to our organization.

If you are an ideal team player and meet the qualifications outlined in the job description, we welcome your application!

Job Summary:

The Social Media Coordinator supports Middle Tennessee Electric’s mission to provide safe, reliable, affordable electricity and outstanding member service by developing and managing strategic social media content that informs and engages members in a meaningful way.

This position plays a key role in communicating timely updates (including outages, safety messages, programs, and community initiatives) and promoting MTE’s brand identity, which emphasizes trust, service, transparency, innovation, and community as described in MTE’s communication philosophy.

Job Requirements:

• Encompass the three virtues of the Ideal Team Player (Humble, Hungry & People Smart).
  • Must have a four-year degree from an accredited college in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field, along with one to three years of experience creating and managing content for organizational social media accounts. Six years of related experience may be considered in lieu of college degree.
  • Candidates must also have experience with social media publishing tools, analytics platforms, and basic graphic design.
  • Must have knowledge of social media best practices, trends, and platform standards and the ability to analyze social metrics and convert them into actionable insights.
  • Must have strong writing, editing, and visual storytelling ability.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and professional communication judgment.
  • Must have the ability to multi-task and remain calm and responsive during outages or crisis communication.
  • Must have a passion for member service and community engagement consistent with cooperative principles.

Benefits Package:

• 401(k) and ROTH 401(k)
• Accrued paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• Twelve paid holidays each year
• Employee pension program
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Mental health/well-being programs
• Discounts from companies like United Communications, Verizon and Nissan
• Financial and retirement planning services
• Tuition reimbursement

Classification: Exempt

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

About Middle Tennessee Electric

Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) is more than a utility, electric cooperative or public power company. We are a group of people serving our family, friends and communities by providing electricity and support to live comfortably, affordably and conveniently. Team MTE shows up every day to make life better - for everyone. We love living and working in Middle Tennessee, and based on the growth in our area, it seems that other people do too. MTE provides electricity to some of the fastest-growing areas in our state. This growth has helped us become the second largest not-for-proit electric distribution cooperative in America and the largest in Tennessee. Our 500+ ideal team players serve a growing population of 750,000+ residents with 320,000+ meters. As our membership grows, Team MTE grows. That's why we look for humble, hungry and people smart employees who can help us fulfill our purpose, mission and vision.

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