Caro Metzler has been hired as the social media specialist for the NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and NC State Extension, effective March 6.

Metzler will work within the CALS Communications team to develop and manage the social media presence and reputation of the college and Extension. This includes the CALS Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts, and the Extension Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Metzler, a 2019 graduate of the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Media, has two-plus years of experience in communications, including social media management, branding, graphic design, blog writing and content creation as a communications associate at Southern Vision Alliance.

As the state’s preeminent college of agriculture and life sciences, CALS serves North Carolina through teaching and mentoring, research, Extension and international programs. The communications team tells the stories of CALS to elevate the opportunities and impact that the college creates for our state, the nation and the world.

With a vast network of partnerships, including 101 local centers across every county, Extension experts extend research-based knowledge and tools from NC State to all North Carolinians, helping them transform science into everyday solutions that improve their lives and grow our state.

Metzler can be reached at cmetzle2@ncsu.edu.