Social Media Specialist

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$73K/yr - $77K/yr (Est.)Mid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own NYRR social media planning and execution, coordinating calendars, cross-functional content alignment, live event coverage, and partner campaigns while continually optimizing performance.

  • Own and coordinate social calendars across the organization
  • Lead content development for partnerships and real-time event coverage
  • Drive improvement through analytics and platform trends

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage all NYRR social media calendars, serving as the primary coordinator for social planning across the organization.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure social content is aligned with marketing objectives, organizational priorities, and audience engagement goals.
  • Lead the development and execution of partner-related social media content and assets.
  • Create and publish engaging social content that informs, inspires, and supports NYRR participants and audiences.
  • Assist with photography, videography, and multimedia content production across social channels.
  • Provide live, on-site social media coverage during races, events, and community activations.
  • Write, edit, proofread, and optimize social media copy to ensure accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency.
  • Leverage social media best practices, platform trends, and audience data to continuously improve performance.
  • Utilize social media management and analytics tools to support publishing, reporting, and optimization efforts.
  • Manage team expenses and process monthly Concur expense reports.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of professional social media marketing experience required.
  • Demonstrated experience managing content calendars, cross-functional workflows, and multiple stakeholder requests.
  • Experience producing social media content, including photography, videography, and real-time event coverage.
  • Experience using social media management platforms, preferably Sprout Social.
  • Experience supporting partnership, sponsorship, or brand collaboration campaigns preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting partnership, sponsorship, or brand collaboration campaigns preferred.
  • Experience with social media reporting tools preferred
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An NYC-based #nonprofit whose vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running.

Founded in 1958
New York, New York, USA
581 employees (89 in marketing)

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