Ignite Social Media

Social Media Strategist

Cary, NC - Full Time

Social Media Strategist

Discipline Overview: Integrated Strategy and Promotions 

The strategy team works collaboratively with other teams in the agency, often developing client social media strategies and leading strategic plans that meet client objectives. This team is responsible for staying up to date on the latest news and updates in the social space, keeping an ear to the ground on social changes and how these may impact our clients.
 
The Social Media Strategist would assist in the development of social media strategies and recommendations across our clients. This role would be responsible for analyzing existing client efforts, researching competitive and industry data, providing support for ongoing client recommendations and overall strategies.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Facilitate researching new trends weekly 
  • Responsible for compiling competitive and industry data for monthly and quarterly reports 
  • Assist and/or lead the architecture of strategic plans, including preparation for client collaborative planning sessions 
  • Project manage strategic plans and the key deliverables from other teams 
  • Prepare and manage cross-functional client brainstorming sessions, including the development of prompts and compilation of background research  
  • Work in conjunction with other teams to develop social media programs, larger content series concepts, and ensure that strategies are executed
  • Conceptualize ideas, compile recommendations that align with clients’ overall goals, and effectively present concept 
  • Research and prepare strategy notes and briefings for clients on new technologies, trends, or opportunities 
  • Collaborate and problem solve to ensure client goals and objectives are met
  • Foster and maintain partner relationships with outside agencies and vendors 
  • Assist in strategic thinking and ideation for business development proposals
Required Experience and Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience in social media marketing, with previous experience with social media planning and implementation, metrics and analysis, and/or community management 
  • Ability to understand the digital impact of social media marketing for clients  
  • Excellent research and project management skills 
  • Strong written and oral presentation skills 
  • Ability to present to clients and represent thinking internally and externally 
  • Strength in creating compelling, client-facing strategies in PowerPoint
  • Naturally curious, with a love of problem solving 
  • Strong team player, with a love of collaboration
  • Nice to have: Experience working with a hybrid team and/or hybrid office model

    What Else We Offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Full benefits packaging, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
  • Hybrid work week required (2 days in office/3 days remote)
  • Unlimited vacation days
  • Flexible Friday afternoons (offered all year)
  • Pick-a-Perk Program
  • Mystery Trips (including out of town)

No third-party staffing inquiries please.
Ignite Social Media celebrates a diversity-rich culture strengthened by equal employment opportunities.
 
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