Senior Communications Specialist – Social Media Manager

Blueprint

Senior Communications Specialist managing social media for a leading education-focused gaming franchise. Collaborating with marketing, product, and creative teams to drive awareness and engagement.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $38 - $41 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead social media planning and execution, ensuring alignment with overall brand voice, strategy, and business objectives
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (marketing, product, creative) to translate priorities into effective social campaigns
Act as a bridge between business goals and creative execution by shaping briefs and guiding content development
Manage day-to-day social operations including:
Content calendar planning
Copywriting and publishing
Community engagement and light moderation
Identify and leverage cultural trends, platform updates, and creator ecosystems to enhance engagement
Create and curate content at scale, including user-generated content (UGC), creator features, and community highlights
Monitor and analyze performance metrics, contributing to reporting and optimizing campaigns based on insights
Support campaign planning tied to major initiatives (e.g., education-focused marketing efforts, industry events)
Maintain consistent, high-quality presence across social platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in social media management, marketing, communications, PR, or community management
3–5 years of experience in social media strategy, planning, and execution
1+ year of experience in a relevant industry (e.g., gaming, entertainment)
1–2 years of experience in the education sector
Experience managing high-volume social media channels for established brands, preferably within gaming or related industries
Strong knowledge of current social media platforms, trends, and audience engagement strategies
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and influence without direct authority
Strong copywriting skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice
Experience with analytics tools (e.g., native platform analytics, Sprinklr) and performance reporting
Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account
401k program
Competitive PTO offerings
Parental Leave
Opportunities for professional growth and development

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Hard Skills & Tools

social media managementsocial media strategycopywritingcontent calendar planningcommunity engagementperformance metrics analysiscampaign planninguser-generated content (UGC)audience engagement strategiesproject management

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationinfluence without authorityadaptabilityindependenceprioritizationcollaborationcreativityproblem-solvingattention to detail