Senior Social Media Content Analyst

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The Social Media Content Specialist is responsible for creating, curating and managing content across corporate social media platforms to elevate brand awareness, engage audiences and support the company’s objectives. This position reports to the Manager of Content & Editorial.

This role emphasizes strong execution, ensuring that all social media content is aligned with established guidelines and strategic direction. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled writer and storyteller with a passion for digital engagement and strong understanding of social media trends, analytics and best practices. While social media is the core focus, this role may also support internal communications, editorial content development, and performance analytics.

Responsibilities: 

• Establish and implement a social media content calendar that advances corporate brand narratives and engages key audiences. Ensure that all content adheres to brand guidelines, copyright regulations and social media platform best practices.
• Write, edit and develop high-quality social media content that adheres to brand standards and resonates with target audiences. Collaborate with graphic designers on visual asset development and curate selections to ensure alignment with the overall social media strategy and brand strategy.
• Manage the day-to-day publishing of content on platforms, such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X. Lead community management, monitoring all corporate social media channels, responding to comments and messages, interacting with followers, and fostering a positive and active social media community.
• Lead and grow existing global employee social media advocacy program, empowering team members across regions to become effective brand ambassadors. Manage toolkits, training resources and advocacy platform.
• Support executive social media communications by partnering with leadership and communications teams to craft authentic, strategic content that reflects executive voice and advances corporate messaging.
• Track content performance using social media analytics tools, providing regular reports to measure engagement and impact.
• Advise on current social media trends to ensure the brand's content stays relevant and engaging. Collaborate with global teams to amplify regional stories and campaigns.
• Support internal communications initiatives by contributing to the development and execution of corporate newsletters, employee email campaigns and executive messaging.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Communication, Journalism or related. 
• 5-7 years of experience in social media content creation and management (B2B experience preferred).  
• Strong writing and editing skills, with an ability to tailor messaging for social media platforms.   
• Experience with social media management platforms (e.g., Oktopost, Sprout Social) and basic analytics tools.    
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously.     
• Works with a sense of urgency and an ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses executive presence and exhibits sound judgement in managing the company’s brand presence on external channels.     
• A proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to learn.
• Delivers results through flawless execution.     
• Collaborative approach with comfort working with cross-functional teams to ensure content aligns with broader corporate initiatives. 

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.