Social Media Manager

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the social engine for iconic character brands by shaping strategy, content, and community at scale across 10M+ followers while collaborating with Licensing and Brand teams to stay culturally relevant.

  • Content & Creative: Build compelling multi-format content and maintain brand voice across platforms.
  • Community & Growth: Drive engagement, audience growth, and active follower management with creator and partner collaborations.
  • Operations & Analytics: Own calendars, publishing, audits, paid social, and performance reporting to inform strategy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop engaging, creative content including images, videos, and copy that brings our iconic character brands to life across social media platforms.
  • Manage content calendars from planning through publishing, ensuring content aligns with each brand's voice, business objectives, and key cultural moments.
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of a global social media ecosystem with more than 10 million followers.
  • Manage publishing schedules, monitor channels, and ensure a consistent, high-quality presence across all platforms.
  • Develop and execute social strategies that grow audiences, increase engagement, and support broader business goals.
  • Conduct annual social media audits and present strategic recommendations based on audience insights, competitive analysis, and platform performance.
  • Identify opportunities for creator collaborations, bartered partnerships, and new content formats that expand reach and visibility.
  • Engage with followers, respond to comments, and foster an active, passionate community around our iconic character brands.
  • Track, analyze, and report on monthly social media performance, using insights to optimize content, campaigns, and overall strategy.
  • Manage paid social campaigns, including boosting strategies, audience targeting, and performance reporting.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience managing social media for brands, preferably in entertainment, consumer products, licensing, or character IP.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • Proven experience developing and executing successful organic social media strategies across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, YouTube, and emerging channels.
  • Experience creating compelling social content, with proficiency in design and video editing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with paid social media campaigns, including Meta Ads Manager and boosting strategies.
  • Strong understanding of social media analytics and the ability to translate performance data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent writing, storytelling, and communication skills, with a strong understanding of brand voice and audience engagement.
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Curious, creative, and eager to experiment with new content formats, emerging platforms, and AI-powered tools.
  • Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple teams while managing external partners when needed.

Preferred

  • Experience managing social media for licensed brands, entertainment properties, or consumer products.
  • Experience with influencer or creator partnerships.
  • Photography or videography experience.
  • Experience with social listening or community management tools.

Benefits

  • Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
  • Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
  • Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
  • LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
  • Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
  • Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
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As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN. Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.

Founded in 1981
New York, New York, USA
6.4K employees (1,993 in marketing)
65% recommend to a friend
78% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
344.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.6%
Direct
56.2%
Referral
13%
Social
2.4%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,455 (23% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
8