Social & Paid Media Specialist, REMOTE (BG26041305C)

Chantilly, VA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive organic and paid social strategy as a Social & Paid Media Specialist to grow engagement and measurable reach.

  • Own end-to-end social strategy across platforms (organic and paid) and content calendars.
  • Must-have: 7+ years managing social media and digital campaigns.
  • Standout: remote, multi-platform content creation and real-time event coverage.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute integrated social media strategies across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Flickr, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
  • Plan and manage content calendars aligned with campaigns, events, and organizational priorities.
  • Write, edit, and publish platform-specific content, ensuring accuracy, tone, and audience relevance.
  • Manage paid social campaigns, including audience targeting, budgeting, A/B testing, and performance optimization.
  • Monitor social channels for engagement, respond to comments and messages, and elevate issues as needed.
  • Provide real-time social media coverage during events and campaigns, including rapid-turn content.
  • Collaborate with creative and multimedia teams to produce visual and video content optimized for social platforms.
  • Track performance metrics and contribute to reporting and optimization efforts.
  • Ensure all content aligns with brand standards and organizational messaging.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience managing social media and digital campaigns.
  • Demonstrated experience executing both organic and paid social media strategies.
  • Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone across platforms.
  • Experience with social media management and analytics tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout, native platforms).
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be US-work eligible.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a Public Trust background investigation.

Preferred

  • Fluency in French
  • Experience supporting federal, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
  • Familiarity with international or multicultural audience engagement.
  • Experience supporting live or high-visibility events.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision insurance.
  • Generous paid vacation and holiday leave.
  • Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent).
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability.
  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.