Social Media Manager

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Own and execute amfAR's social media strategy across campaigns, events, and fundraising, coordinating with internal teams and partners to create engaging, platform-specific content.

  • Plan and manage integrated content calendar
  • Lead on-site event coverage and live content
  • Collaborate across departments and with sponsors to broaden reach and fundraising

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Plan, create, edit, and schedule organic and sponsored social media content ensuring alignment with voice, brand, and organization initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain integrated social media content calendar aligned with marketing campaigns, research announcements, special events, and advocacy initiatives.
  • Create social media strategy for amfAR's portfolio of domestic and international fundraising events and galas, including leading development of platform specific coverage live on-site before, during, and after events (behind-the-scenes content, interviews, and highlight moments) in collaboration with Media Relations team.
  • Liaise with sponsors and partners to develop unique content that aligns with amfAR's mission and exposes new audiences to the organization.
  • Work interdepartmentally among Public Information, Public Policy and Research teams to highlight amfAR's grantees and supporters, translating complex research and policy topics into accessible, engaging digital content.
  • Partner with Philanthropy team and find new ways for utilizing social media for fundraising, and building donor loyalty.
  • Manage social listening and engage in organization-related online conversations; respond to social media inquiries in a timely and courteous fashion.
  • Collaborate with the media relations team to build and foster relationships with influencers and creators, developing platform-specific content that supports brand campaigns, events and overall organizational goals.
  • Monitor social media industry trends, tools, and applications and recommend actions and next steps.
  • Create quantitative and qualitative analysis reports of social media content performance for the management team and Board of Trustees.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of social media management experience with a brand, nonprofit organization, media company, or digital agency and a proven history of growing social audiences.
  • Proficiency in creating and producing niche-specific content for social media platforms (especially with TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn).
  • Technical knowledge and understanding of Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Business Manager, and TikTok Ads Manager.
  • Familiarity with social media management and listening platforms such as Sprout Social and Meltwater to support content planning, publishing, audience engagement, and performance analytics.
  • BA in communications, marketing or a related field preferred.
  • Experience with global health media and knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues and policies preferred, but not required.
  • Excellent creative writing and oral communication skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences and platforms.
  • Basic video editing capabilities required.
  • Proficiency with common computer office applications.
  • Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

  • Outstanding benefits package that encompasses: medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, vision coverage, commuter, dependent care and medical FSA savings, 403B with a very generous employer match. Time off includes: vacation, personal, sick days, and Summer Fridays.
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amfAR

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and advocacy. Since 1985, amfAR has raised nearly $950 million in support of its programs and has awarded more than 3,800 grants to research teams worldwide.

Founded in 1985
New York, New York, USA
101 employees (18 in marketing)

Salaries

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$80K/yr – $95K/yr

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Median Tenure
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