Social Media Strategist

West Des Moines, IA (Hybrid)

$58K/yr – $60K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive end-to-end social content programs across platforms, turning brand goals into engaging posts and campaigns while leveraging AI tools to scale ideation, production, and performance reporting.

  • Platform-specific content development and storytelling across LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • Use analytics and AI-enhanced workflows to optimize engagement and measurement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute engaging, platform-specific content for LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram that aligns with Homesteaders' brand, growth priorities and social media strategy.
  • Create graphics, animations and short-form video using the Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva to enhance social content.
  • Write compelling social media copy and partner with design team to create graphics that maximize engagement and effectively communicate key messages.
  • Capture, edit and produce high-quality photo and video content, including short-form video optimized for social platforms.
  • Identify emerging social media trends, platform updates and content opportunities, recommending creative ways to increase visibility, engagement and audience growth.
  • Collaborate with team to support integrated campaigns, product launches, lead generation initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts.
  • Develop social-first storytelling approaches that elevate Homesteaders’ thought leadership, customer success stories, company culture and industry expertise.
  • Monitor social media performance and prepare regular reporting on content effectiveness, audience engagement and campaign performance. Use insights to continually optimize future content.
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance content ideation, copy development, creative production and workflow efficiency while maintaining the integrity and voice of the Homesteaders brand.
  • Coordinate content capture at company events, customer meetings, conferences and other activities to build a library of authentic social media assets.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or a related field.
  • 3+ years of professional experience managing social media for a corporate brand, agency or organization.
  • Demonstrated experience creating high-performing social media content across multiple platforms.
  • Experience writing compelling social media copy tailored to different audiences and platforms.
  • Experience capturing and editing photography and short-form video for digital channels.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and/or proficiency with the following applications and platforms: Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, HubSpot, AI Platforms, Microsoft Office Products.

    Benefits

    • An excellent schedule – office closes at 1 p.m. every Friday
    • Annual profit sharing
    • 401(k) with company match with discretionary contribution
    • Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance
    • Company-paid life insurance
    • Company-paid long-term disability
    • Hybrid work environment
    • Paid holidays
    • Generous vacation time and sick leave
    • Paid parental leave

    Homesteaders Life Company

    3.8 Glassdoor

    Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader in providing products and services to help people design a better farewell.

    Founded in 1906
    West Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    367 employees (23 in marketing)
    69% recommend to a friend
    83% CEO approval

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    18.9K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    37.5%
    Direct
    56.5%
    Referral
    4.6%
    Social
    0.6%
    Paid
    0.6%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~367

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    15 (4% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    18 years
    Median Tenure
    4.3 years
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
    1