Social Media Marketing Manager (Remote)

USA (Remote)

$67K/yr – $87K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own social media strategy and execution for a brand with a B2B/education lens, balancing master-brand storytelling with platform-specific optimization and paid support.

  • Social Strategy & Calendar Ownership
  • Content Production & Collaboration
  • Performance, Trends & Optimization

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with brand and marketing goals
  • Assess and evaluate social media calendars across business units to determine best-fit content for master brand social channels
  • Assist in development and maintenance of master-brand social content calendar
  • Plan, create, and publish engaging content across platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok)
  • Handle day-to-day social media operations, including content calendars and posting schedules
  • Monitor social channels, respond to comments/messages, and foster meaningful audience engagement
  • Analyze performance metrics and optimize campaigns to improve reach, engagement, and conversion
  • Collaborate with creative teams, copywriters, and marketing stakeholders to produce high-quality content
  • Partner with internal teams to amplify campaigns, events, and key initiatives
  • Stay current on social trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to keep content fresh and relevant
  • Handle paid social campaigns in partnership with media teams, including targeting and performance tracking
  • Ensure brand consistency across all social media channels
  • Track competitor activity and identify opportunities for differentiation
  • Handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience leading social media for a brand, preferably in B2B or corporate environment, bonus points for familiarity with the education sphere.
  • Confirmed experience developing and implementing social media strategies and campaigns
  • Strong understanding of platform algorithms, trends, and standards
  • Experience with social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, native insights)
  • Basic knowledge of paid social media advertising and campaign optimization
  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and recommend improvements
  • Exceptional organization, time management, and multitasking abilities
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
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Cengage Group

3.7 Glassdoor

With more than 100 years serving learners, Cengage Group is a global edtech company that enables student choice. No matter how, where, when or why someone wants to learn, our portfolio of education businesses supports all students, from middle school through graduate school and skills education, with quality content and technology. Collectively, our three business units – Cengage Academic, Cengage Work and Cengage Select – help millions of students each year in more than 125 countries achieve their education and career goals and lead choice-filled lives.

Founded in 1903
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
4.4K employees (888 in marketing)
65% recommend to a friend
71% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
62.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
34%
Direct
38.4%
Referral
25.9%
Social
1%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
782 (18% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Total Funding
$500M
Last Raise
$500M
Private Equity, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2023
    Private Equity • $500M

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