Carnegie · 2 days ago
Senior Social Media Specialist
Carnegie is a leader and innovator in higher education marketing and enrollment strategy, offering groundbreaking services. The Senior Social Media Specialist is responsible for managing complex paid social media advertising campaigns and leading organic social media initiatives to support clients' social presence.
Higher EducationMarketing
Responsibilities
Launch complex social media campaigns across all major social platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Snapchat, TikTok, Reddit) per latest best practices
Strategically optimize social media campaigns regularly for optimal performance
Review Social Media Associates’ and Specialists’ tasks, ensuring campaigns are set up optimally and offering feedback and support as needed
Lead Organic Social Media Audits, including performance analysis, content review, and actionable recommendations for client growth
Develop Organic Content Strategy deliverables such as monthly content calendars and insights decks to support institutional goals
Guide Social Listening projects, analyzing conversations, sentiment, and brand mentions to inform client strategy and reputation management
Partner with clients to align organic strategies with paid media efforts, creating integrated social approaches
Analyze campaign performance effectively based on data trends seen in the platform and Looker Studio dashboards to create client-facing insight notes
Proactively craft meaningful recommendations for client review based on campaign data trends that will have a positive impact on performance
Collaborate across the social team to ensure cohesive support for both paid and organic service lines
Show thought leadership through contributions in team meetings, including bringing forward ideas about process improvements, new best practices, and ways to test new ideas and services
Keep pace with paid and organic social media industry trends, sharing articles and updates from platform representatives to the team
Participate in content creation such as social media blogs, webinars, and internal and external resources
Responsible for interviewing, onboarding, training, and mentoring new social team members, as well as the personal and professional growth of direct reports
Qualification
Required
Expertise in both paid and organic social media management, including content strategy and performance analysis
Excellent attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while simultaneously managing independent workload/tasks
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new and changing technologies
Passion, energy, and enthusiasm for digital marketing and customer service/client success
Due to the remote environment, effective communication and time management skills are required, as well as the ability to use/learn multiple technology platforms and switch between them on a regular basis
Physical requirement: Must be able to work at a computer for prolonged periods
Bachelor's degree required; Marketing/Advertising major or concentration preferred
Basic knowledge of the digital marketing landscape
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
3 years of relevant work/internship experience in the digital marketing space
Data analysis experience, particularly experience analyzing digital campaign metrics to measure success
Experience managing paid campaigns within Facebook Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, Snapchat Business Manager, Reddit Ads Manager, and/or TikTok Ads
Experience with organic social media management, including audits, content strategy, and performance reporting
Preferred
Familiarity with Asana or other project management tools a plus
Benefits
Private health/dental/vision
401(k) with company match
Generous holiday and PTO package
Flexible work environment (remote, in-office, and hybrid roles)
Half-day summer Fridays
Fun company events and laid-back culture
Opportunities for advancement
Industry exposure and professional development
Growing company with a family feel
Entrepreneurial approach and spirit
Company
Carnegie
Carnegie is a marketing communications innovation company.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
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Shamrock Capital Advisors
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