Social Media Manager
Mindgruve · Charleston, SC · 3 wk ago
MarketingFull-time
The Role
The Social Media Manager is a platform-savvy, creatively driven team member who brings brand strategies to life through compelling content, consistent community engagement, and data-informed optimization.
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute content calendars across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Reddit, X, and Pinterest.
- Track performance metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis, highlighting top-performing content and proactively flagging low-performing posts.
- Utilize social measurement and scheduling tools at an intermediate level — including Sprinklr, Meta Business Manager, Sprout Social, and social listening platforms.
- Understand how KPIs are calculated, what they mean, and what they measure; contribute to client reporting with performance insights and observations.
- Identify trends from platforms and competitors by proactively following and tracking both; flag relevant opportunities to the Social Strategist or Senior Strategist.
- Explore user comments, questions, and UGC for inspiration and audience insights; support community management across active brand accounts.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of brand followers and their communities, applying that knowledge to content recommendations.
- Transform content ideas and briefs from Social Strategists into coherent outlines, copy, and platform-ready posts with minimal supervision.
- Write captions and short-form copy that match a predefined tone of voice and platform best practices.
- Ensure all published content meets accessibility standards (alt text, readable text overlays, sound-off design).
- Contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions based on industry trends, competitor activity, and community feedback.
- Confidently communicate with creative and account teams to align on needs, flag blockers, and ensure timely delivery.
- Flag posts that need updates due to platform changes and escalate issues appropriately.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a relevant field.
- 2–4 years of experience managing social media for brands, preferably in an agency setting.
- Experience with social media scheduling and analytics tools (Sprinklr, Sprout, Hootsuite, or similar).
- Experience writing social copy and managing content calendars.
- Familiarity with community management practices.
- Basic understanding of social analytics and reporting.
- Experience with short-form video content and platform-native tools is a plus.
- Solid understanding of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Reddit, X, and Pinterest.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice across brands.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple accounts.
- Proactive communicator — flags delays, asks clarifying questions, and anticipates next steps.
- Ability to receive and apply feedback quickly.
- Collaborative team player who works well with strategists, designers, and content creators.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for social media culture, trends, and platform innovation.
Qualifications
- Experience with short-form video content and platform-native tools is a plus.
- Solid understanding of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Reddit, X, and Pinterest.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice across brands.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple accounts.
- Proactive communicator — flags delays, asks clarifying questions, and anticipates next steps.
- Ability to receive and apply feedback quickly.
- Collaborative team player who works well with strategists, designers, and content creators.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for social media culture, trends, and platform innovation.
Skills
- Content creation and management.
- Community management.
- Social media analytics and reporting.
- Short-form video content creation.
- Platform-specific tool proficiency (Sprinklr, Meta Business Manager, Sprout Social, etc.).
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- A flexible spending account.
- Voluntary life and accident plans.
- A 401(k) retirement plan with matching.
Pay
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Based on business needs and unique job functions, some roles may be eligible for remote work.