Contractor, Social Media Content Strategist

Miami, FL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive social content strategy and creative campaigns for a major consumer-brand team, owning ideation, execution guidance, and platform-aware concepts across TikTok, Instagram, and more.

  • Must-have: 5+ years of social content strategy and a strong portfolio
  • Standout: Deep platform knowledge (TikTok, Instagram) and cross-functional collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own content strategy and planning for social media channels, ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand tone
  • Develop high-impact, social-first content concepts and campaign frameworks across platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, etc.)
  • Collaborate closely with social media producer and editor to guide execution and ensure social content stays relevant and trend-forward
  • Translate complex brand messages into clear, engaging, and scroll-stopping social content
  • Use platform analytics, trends, and cultural insights to inform ideation and optimize content strategy
  • Concept ideas that perform well within platform specs and are optimized for reach, retention, and engagement
  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions and provide proactive creative ideas that push the brand forward on social

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in social content strategy, preferably working on major consumer brands
  • Strong portfolio showcasing strategic social content work, especially campaigns or ideas developed for TikTok
  • Excellent copywriting skills with the ability to write for multiple formats and tones
  • Basic video editing skills for social content (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar), with the ability to quickly assemble rough cuts or concept mockups when needed
  • Deep understanding of each major social platform’s specs, best practices, and content behaviors
  • Proven ability to develop and pitch campaign concepts that are both on-brand and socially relevant
  • Ability to work quickly, manage multiple projects, and thrive under deadlines
  • Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners
  • Daily user of TikTok with a passion for platform trends and creator culture
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as Trello, Monday.com, or similar
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MSC Cruises

3.8 Glassdoor

Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise lines and the market leader in Europe, South America, the Middle East and Southern Africa, with a strong and growing presence in North America and the Far East.The MSC Cruises fleet consists of 23 modern ships with three new vessels due to be launched in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2030.The Company operates in more than 100 countries around the world, offering cruises across five continents, calling at more than 240 destinations and welcoming more than 180 different nationalities on board.MSC Cruises is firmly committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions for its marine operations by 2050.

Founded in 1987
Geneva, Geneva, CHE
18K employees (1,484 in marketing)
71% recommend to a friend
86% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.6%
Direct
47.2%
Referral
9.9%
Social
1.2%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~18.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
570 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
3.4 years

Funding

Total Funding
$6.9M
Last Raise
$6.9M
Series Unknown, 9 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2017
    Series Unknown • $6.9M

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