Social Media Specialist

Palm Desert, CA (On-site)

$55K/yr – $63K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive social media content and engagement for The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens as a Social Media Specialist.

  • Own end-to-end social content creation and posting across platforms aligned to storytelling and campaigns
  • Must-have: 3-5 years in professional social media with brand communities and creator relations
  • Standout: On-site event coverage and cross-functional content collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Contribute engagement-driven content ideas informed by audience behavior, social trends, and pop culture moments
  • Align social content with organizational storytelling priorities, conservation messaging, and seasonal initiatives
  • Translate programs, events, campaigns, and impact stories into engaging posts, short-form video, graphics, and captions
  • Adapt content for diverse audiences while maintaining consistent brand voice and messaging
  • Identify emerging platforms, tools, and formats that may enhance reach and engagement
  • Partner with Marketing team members and cross-departmental stakeholders to support campaigns, events, announcements, and leadership initiatives
  • Ensure social media content supports broader marketing and communications objectives
  • Provide guidance and support for social media needs across departments
  • Monitor comments, messages, and tagged content across social media platforms
  • Respond thoughtfully and professionally to general questions, feedback, and engagement in alignment with brand voice and guidelines

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of professional social media experience
  • Experience managing brand communities and creator relationships
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, tools, and analytics
  • Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to voice and tone
  • Ability to engage diplomatically with diverse audiences
  • Working knowledge of photography and video for social media
  • Experience using Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Passion for conservation, wildlife, or mission-driven storytelling

Preferred

  • Agency experience or nonprofit experience is a plus