Datadog
Social Media Manager
New York, New York, USA · Mid
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$5,029 more — $99,029 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $99,029 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Public Relations Specialists" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Datadog is looking for a Social Media Manager to advance our social media program.
- You'll report to our Senior Group Manager of Corporate Communications, while working in close partnership with the Senior Social Media Manager and the rest of the Corporate Communications team.
- This is a role for someone who is equal parts creative and analytical: you can write a scroll-stopping post and explain exactly why it worked.
Responsibilities
- Manage the content calendar and day-to-day execution across social channels, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
- Develop and execute social communication plans for product announcements, launches, global events, and other key company initiatives in partnership with communications, marketing, and cross-functional teams.
- Create and manage social content and programs that showcase Datadog, including employee advocacy initiatives, internal and external newsletters, and content supporting sponsored and Datadog-hosted events.
- Monitor social channels and engage with relevant conversations, identifying cultural moments and routing mentions that require broader support to the appropriate internal teams.
- Partner with the Senior Social Media Manager and larger Corporate Communications team to continually refine Datadog's social strategy, processes, and approach to audience engagement.
- You're a strong writer and editor with excellent attention to detail and the ability to develop engaging content for distinct audiences and channels.
Requirements
- You have 4-6 years of experience in social media strategy and content creation, ideally within a corporate communications, marketing, or brand marketing function.
- You have experience using social media analytics and management platforms, such as Sprout Social or Hootsuite, and translating performance data into insights for senior audiences.
Compensation
- $94,000 - $125,000 USD
Benefits
- Generous and competitive benefits package
- New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan
- Datadog offers a competitive salary and equity package, and may include variable compensation.
- Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.
Company info
- It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers.
- Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you're passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.
- Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity at Datadog:
- This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Visa & Work Authorization
- t opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics
This listing is sourced directly from Datadog's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.