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101B, Wisconsin Center

When the Storm Hits: How Social Media Can Pick Up the Pieces When the Sky Falls

Tuesday, Oct 15 9:30 - 10:15

Presented by Sydney Jones

Have you ever wondered how you could use social media to help save your university during a crisis? Jacksonville State University social media specialist, Sydney Jones-Wright, will teach you how to incorporate Facebook Live videos and Instagram stories into your crisis communication plan to allow your university to thrive during a time of need.

About

Sydney Jones

Social Media Specialist

Sydney Jones is obsessed with all things social media. Whether it’s creating the perfect aesthetic on Instagram or strategizing social media plans for different departments on campus, you will always find her scrolling down one of the many social media platforms. For two years, she has been in the role of Social Media Specialist for Jacksonville State University, where she is in charge of implementing strategies to help with recruiting and retaining students, producing a diverse and welcoming content calendar for the university social channels, and working with the entire marketing team to implement innovative social media campaigns. Sydney is passionate about helping others understand how to market to millennials and mentoring people to help them find their purpose.