Social Media and Channel Manager (Marketing)/Career Opportunity

New York, USA (On-site)

$62K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive multi-platform social storytelling to grow audience engagement and participation, with clear ownership of content strategy, on-site event coverage, and data-driven optimization.

  • Must-have: Experience managing multiple social channels with content strategy development.
  • Standout: On-site event coverage and YouTube optimization capabilities.
  • Standout: Strong analytics and ROI measurement using tools like Google Tag Manager or SproutSocial.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead storytelling strategy across all digital channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, YouTube, and emerging platforms).
  • Manage day-to-day execution of social media content to ensure engagement, brand alignment, and audience conversion.
  • Build content strategies that grow audiences, strengthen engagement, and convert interest into active participation, visitation, patronage, and support.
  • Develop and implement annual and seasonal strategies for all social channels aligned with mission, goals, and audience segments.
  • Create original written, visual, and short-form video content optimized for each platform.
  • Serve as the brand storyteller across digital platforms, elevating programming, people, community, and national relevance.
  • Manage YouTube channel as a primary storytelling/engagement tool; curate playlists and optimize for discovery and retention.
  • Develop on-grounds social activation concepts for Summer Assembly and events.
  • Identify trends, conversations, and cultural moments for relevant engagement.
  • Partner with video production to identify YouTube opportunities and ensure platform-specific optimization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of one year of experience managing multiple social media channels, including developing content strategies and managing paid social media marketing.
  • Demonstrated history of managing multiple social channels.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, with keen attention to detail, strong news judgment, and proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely on a wide variety of topics.
  • Deep understanding of and enthusiasm for internet culture and all major social media platforms, and expertise in how best to leverage those platforms to reach particular audiences.
  • Ability to craft engaging content (paid and organic) that aligns with customer trends and market changes to interest and engage target markets.
  • Aptitude and initiative to learn new skills, programs, and platforms quickly and independently.
  • Using data and metrics to measure ROI and determine enhancements on campaigns.
  • Facebook Business Manager or Suite, Facebook Ads Manager, SproutSocial, or other management tools.
  • Photography and video production skills.

Benefits

  • Health insurance network with Highmark
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Complimentary life insurance
  • Wellness incentives
  • Employee assistance program
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Long-term disability options
  • Discretionary employer retirement plan contribution (recently 6% of gross compensation)
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Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. The Institution has just recently passed a strategic plan (150 Forward) that endeavors to expand its reach to year-round programming and to harness its brand for continuous impact. A new Washington, DC, office has opened to allow the Institution to play an ongoing role in the cultural conversations of the nation.

Chautauqua, New York, USA
374 employees (55 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
147.1K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$78.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
55.1%
Direct
36.4%
Referral
6%
Social
1.5%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~372

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
25 (7% of company)

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