Digital Engagement Specialist at American College of Sports Medicine | Indianapolis, IN | $50K/yr – $60K/yr

American College of Sports Medicine

Digital Engagement Specialist

Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)

$50K/yr – $60K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive ACSM’s digital engagement by managing cross-platform social content and analytics to grow a trusted community.

Own day-to-day social activity across X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging channels.
Must-have: Hands-on social media experience and strong writing/editing aligned to brand standards.
Standout: Data-driven optimization with analytics and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Bring ACSM to Life on Social Media
Execute day-to-day social media activity across platforms including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging channels
Draft, schedule, publish, and monitor content that reflects ACSM’s trusted brand voice
Engage with our community by monitoring comments, messages, and mentions, escalating issues when needed
Stay ahead of trends, platform updates, and best practices
Support ACSM Journal Digital Editors to ensure consistency with ACSM standards and branding
Develop and curate engaging written and visual content, including short-form video, graphics, and multimedia assets
Coordinate with internal subject matter experts and external contributors to source high-quality content
Curate and support newsletter content aligned with audience needs and ACSM’s strategic priorities
Assist with content distribution across social, email, and other digital channels
Assist with digital campaigns promoting ACSM programs, events, products, and services
Support email marketing initiatives, including newsletters and campaign-based communications
Contribute to paid social and digital advertising efforts through content preparation and performance monitoring
Monitor social and digital performance using analytics tools
Compile metrics and insights to support reporting and optimization
Apply data-driven insights to refine content and engagement strategies
Partner with internal teams to support digital engagement and content needs
Serve as a staff liaison to committees, partners, and initiatives as assigned
Share best practices and provide tactical guidance on effective digital engagement

Requirements

Hands-on experience supporting organizational social media efforts
Understanding of digital and content marketing principles, including SEO and SEM
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders while meeting deadlines and brand standards
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Understanding of nonprofit and association environments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
Excellent writing and editing skills for social and digital platforms
Creative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Preferred

Familiarity with exercise science, health promotion, or sports medicine (preferred)
Experience with associations, nonprofits, or science-based organizations is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field preferred
2–4 years of professional experience in social media, digital marketing, or related roles

American College of Sports Medicine

3.8 Glassdoor

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exists to educate and empower professionals to advance the science and practice of health and human performance.Our members and certified professionals work together to extend and enrich lives through the power of movement.

Founded in 1954

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

492 employees (19 in marketing)

www.acsm.org

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