Social Media Specialist

Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid)

$26/hr – $33/hrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and run the agency's social media presence by creating content, managing multiple platforms, maintaining a weekly calendar, analyzing performance, and collaborating across teams to drive campaigns and paid initiatives.

  • Own and manage multiple social channels
  • Oversee content calendar, analytics, and cross-team collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create clear, compelling visual content to post to the DWR's social media accounts that follow current Associated Press Style and DWR standards.
  • Manage the DWR Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn and Pinterest accounts.
  • Maintain a weekly content calendar that plans and tracks posts on DWR's social media accounts.
  • Stay up to date on social media trends and opportunities, and make recommendations based on those trends.
  • Utilize a reporting tool to provide monthly analytics on account activity and successes.
  • Work with employees in DWR regions and at DWR facilities to maintain a content schedule and to provide constructive feedback on their channels and posts.
  • Collaborate with other sections within the agency to brainstorm and execute social media campaign ideas.
  • Launch paid ads and boosted posts to help reach communications goals.
  • Engage and interact with DWR’s customers in the comment sections and inboxes.
  • Establish and maintain clear communication with DWR partners for collaborative social media messaging.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following areas: Social media, English, technical writing, communication, journalism, marketing or another closely related field, or directly related work experience equivalent.

Preferred

  • Professional work experience coordinating social media communication strategies.
  • Professional work experience managing a variety of company social media accounts..
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information in ways that are interesting and easy for the public to understand.
  • Creative storytelling skills using a variety of social media features.
  • Experience coordinating social media strategies designed to increase participation in outdoor recreation activities.
  • Experience with basic video and audio editing using professional software or web-based tools, such as Adobe Express and Meta's editing tools.

Benefits

  • Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
  • Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
  • Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
  • Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
  • Plus, the generous paid time off and great health benefits help ensure that you can spend quality time with your loved ones.

Salaries

Posted range

$26/hr – $33/hr

Taken straight from the job posting.

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