SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST

Tempe, AZ (On-site)

$65K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the executive social media narrative by translating leadership ideas into concise, compelling content and coordinating with executives and cross-functional teams to drive audience engagement across key channels.

  • Partner with leaders to turn strategic priorities into concise executive social narratives across social channels.
  • Own cross-functional coordination with executives and internal teams to ensure timely, on-brand social content.
  • Translate complex ideas into clear social storytelling and guide live event coverage and audience engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the social media manager to develop and execute executive communications strategies across digital channels in alignment with brand objectives.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for executive social media initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination with executive stakeholders and internal teams.
  • Meet with executives and key partners to translate ideas and expertise into concise, compelling social media narratives.
  • Oversee audience engagement strategies across executive social media platforms.
  • Provide backup support to the MRSC social team as needed.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail, follow-through and proactive problem-solving.
  • Use Airtable (PMS) daily to track deliverables, manage workflow and support cross-functional coordination.
  • Support live event coverage as needed.
  • Participate actively in weekly planning meetings and team discussions.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Preferred

  • Five (5) or more years of experience developing social media strategy, digital communications, executive communications, public relations, journalism or a related communications field preferred.
  • Degree in marketing, journalism, public relations preferred
  • Experience developing social media strategies for executive leaders, public figures, subject-matter experts or prominent organizational voices.
  • Strong copywriting and ghostwriting skills, with the ability to adapt tone and voice across leaders, platforms and audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex ideas, research or institutional priorities into clear, engaging social media content.
  • Experience working directly with senior stakeholders, executives or high-profile partners.
  • Hands-on experience identifying, coordinating or supporting influencer, creator or external digital partnership opportunities.
  • Strong editorial judgment, including the ability to assess tone, timing, accuracy, audience relevance and reputational risk.
  • Experience monitoring social media performance and using insights to optimize content strategy and audience engagement.
  • Experience managing social media content calendars, publishing workflows and multi-platform campaigns.
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