Senior Social Media Officer
USA (On-site)
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Summary
Own the CDC Foundation’s social media strategy and day‑to‑day operations, from content production and publishing to measurement, paid campaigns, and partner collaboration, while guiding editorial flow and emergency response social practices.
- Lead content creation and publishing across platforms
- Drive analytics, optimization and training for staff
- Coordinate with communications, fundraising and partnerships to advance public health goals
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the social media channels, including developing, scheduling and publishing engaging, brand-consistent content using the Sprout Social platform.
- Works across the organization to gather compelling content ideas and collaborates with communications department team members to develop social media messaging and creative assets, from static graphics to short-form videos, to reach and engage target audiences.
- Monitors social media channels and engages with audiences, responding appropriately to comments, questions and emerging issues while adhering to organizational policies and protecting the reputation of the organization.
- Collaborates on an editorial content calendar aligned with organizational priorities, campaigns and public health observances and ensures an efficient and effective editorial flow.
- Ensures all social media content adheres to CDC Foundation brand standards, accessibility requirements and digital communication best practices.
- Develops and executes integrated organic and paid social media campaigns to increase awareness, engagement and support for the CDC Foundation’s mission.
- Manages work with CDC Foundation vendors related to social media to provide strategy, guidance and implementation for advertising campaigns.
- Measures performance of all social media campaigns, including identifying trends and insights and optimizing spend and performance. Provides strategic recommendations based on insights.
- Monitors emerging social media trends, platform updates and audience behaviors and recommends innovative approaches to increase engagement and reach.
- Partners with communications leadership to support social media best practices during time-sensitive emergency response activities or key public health initiatives.
Requirements
- 4-6 years of professional experience in social media, digital communications or marketing.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably marketing, communications or a related field, is required.
- Proven work experience in digital marketing and social media management, including proficiency in content creation that engages, informs and motivates targeted audiences.
- In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms and emerging channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, X and other evolving platforms, as well as experience managing an organization’s editorial flow across all channels.
- Experience developing multimedia content, including short-form video, graphics, photography and written content for digital platforms.
- Experience using social listening, analytics and reporting tools to evaluate performance, identify trends and translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted content creation and social media management tools.
- Experience with social media advertising, including managing audiences and ad campaigns.
- Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement. Relevant certifications are a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with a variety of people, including senior leaders and external partners.
Preferred
- Relevant certifications are a plus.
The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $2 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year.
















