Social Media Strategist, Associate

New York City, NY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the social content engine: translate audience insights into personas, draft platform-tailored content, and drive engagement by staying current on platform updates and trends.

  • Social Media Management: Run day-to-day across Meta, TikTok, X, Reddit, and more with publishing and community care.
  • Social Strategy & Personas: Shape platform-specific plans and translate audience research into priority personas and targeted content.
  • Listening & Trends: Monitor conversations and emerging narratives to spot timely opportunities and competitive shifts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Social Media Management: Execute day-to-day social media management across platforms (Meta, TikTok, X, Reddit, and others), including scheduling, publishing, and community management.
  • Social Media Strategy: Support development and execution of platform-specific strategies aligned with broader communications and campaign goals.
  • Persona Development: Translate audience insights into clearly defined personas and tailor content to drive engagement with priority segments.
  • Content Development: Draft, edit, and optimize social content including copy, visuals, and short-form video concepts that align with brand voice and objectives.
  • Listening & Trend Analysis: Conduct social listening and trend analysis to identify timely opportunities, emerging narratives, and competitive positioning.
  • Platform Best Practices: Monitor and share platform updates, algorithm changes, and best practices to continuously refine our approach.

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in social media, digital marketing, or communications; agency experience preferred
  • Demonstrated understanding of social media strategy, including platform nuances, content formats, and performance optimization
  • Experience developing or applying audience personas to inform content and targeting decisions
  • Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone across platforms and audiences
  • Familiarity with social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Sprout Social, native platform insights)
  • Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
  • Genuine interest in trends across digital culture, media, and emerging platforms
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required with relevant experience

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid family leave
  • Healthcare and dental insurance
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit options
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Open, collaborative office space designed for both collaboration and focused work
  • Leadership that is accessible and invested in your growth
  • Ongoing learning opportunities and skills development
  • An environment where diverse perspectives are not just welcomed, but valued
  • Pantry stocked with an array of beverages and snacks
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Manhattan Strategies

Manhattan Strategies is an award-winning independent consulting firm obsessed with telling compelling visual stories for the world’s leading and emerging brands and voices. We solve problems by combining visuals, strategic communication and competitive intelligence to command attention.

Founded in 2005
New York, New York, USA
31 employees (16 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.5%
Direct
42.4%
Referral
10.7%
Social
16%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~31

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (32% of company)