Social Media Strategist

Workforce and Community Education

Social Media Strategist developing content-led strategies for National University. Responsible for content execution, community engagement, and brand trust.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,869 - $75,427 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop platform‑specific content strategies that support recruitment, engagement, and brand reputation goals.
Design and execute social media content to achieve marketing objectives, including creating, managing, and publishing high‑quality original content across platforms.
Write and edit social media copy and produce short‑form video content for Reels, Shorts, TikTok, and emerging platforms.
Lead community and reputation management, including moderation best practices, response frameworks, and issue identification.
Maintain and update moderation templates and guidance aligned with brand voice, escalation protocols, and compliance standards.
Monitor social media performance and KPIs, analyze results, and provide insights to support optimization, testing, and recommendations.
Stay current on platform trends, algorithm changes, and cultural moments to inform content and engagement strategies.
Collaborate with internal marketing and communications partners on campaigns, launches, and priority initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or related field preferred
Two (2) years relevant social media experience, preferred
Strong ability to build effective relationships and gain alignment with peers, functional partners, and external stakeholders to accomplish business objectives.
Ability to think strategically, creatively, and analytically, including developing new insights, questioning conventional approaches, encouraging innovation, and designing or implementing effective programs or processes.
Working knowledge of major social media platforms, including Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, TikTok, Threads, and emerging channels.
Ability to create and produce graphic and multimedia content using a range of tools, techniques, and equipment.
Working knowledge of mass media and copyright laws and regulations as they apply to social media, with a commitment to ongoing learning related to trends, developments, and emerging platforms.
Strong communication and consultative skills, including the ability to articulate the value of social media as a tool and identify relevant, newsworthy content for social communities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment with multiple deadlines and changing priorities, while fostering a cooperative and inclusive team culture.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family

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Hard Skills & Tools

content strategysocial media managementcopywritingvideo productioncommunity managementperformance analysisKPI monitoringgraphic designmultimedia content creationcompliance standards

Soft Skills

relationship buildingstrategic thinkingcreativityanalytical skillscommunication skillsconsultative skillsindependencecollaborationadaptabilityteam culture

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in Marketing