Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code

Social Media Manager

New York City

Work authorization required$70k-$87kDetected 16 days ago
Project ManagementContent MarketingContent CalendarsSocial Media MarketingWritingInfluencer MarketingResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • This role will also include the management of the CEO's brand and thought leadership presence online.
  • The ideal candidate is a highly organized and proactive marketer with strong content instincts, exceptional communication skills, experience managing integrated social media campaigns, and a passion for advancing equity in technology.
  • This individual is comfortable balancing strategy and execution, working independently, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, creation, and execution of engaging, high-quality social content across platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, BlueSky, YouTube, Facebook, and other relevant channels.
  • Develop content strategies that elevate Girls Who Code's thought leadership, partnerships, fundraising initiatives, and community impact.
  • Manage the content calendar and oversee day-to-day social media publishing, community engagement, and content optimization.
  • Lead social media campaigns from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with broader marketing and communications initiatives.
  • Partner closely with the Senior Graphic Designer and external vendors, as needed, to create visually compelling content that aligns with brand standards.
  • Foster meaningful engagement with Girls Who Code's online communities through weekly audience interaction, conversation management, and relationship-building.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with influencers, creators, alumni, partners, and advocates to amplify reach and engagement.
  • Support executive thought leadership and organizational storytelling through strategic social media initiatives.
  • Utilize social media management and analytics tools to measure ROI and optimize strategy.
  • Create regular reports and presentations for leadership, highlighting performance trends, learnings, and opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minumum 4 years of experience managing social media strategy and content.
  • Experience creating content for, and managing the social media presence of a senior executive, high-profile leader, or public figure.
  • Exceptional storytelling and copywriting skills, with the ability to adapt messaging across platforms while maintaining a consistent brand voice.
  • Strong understanding of social media platforms, audience behaviors, platform best practices, emerging trends, and digital culture.
  • Experience planning and managing integrated social media campaigns from concept through reporting.
  • Proficiency with social media management and analytics platforms.
  • Experience analyzing performance data and translating insights into actionable recommendations that improve content strategy and campaign performance.
  • Familiarity with accessible and inclusive content creation best practices across digital platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and publish high-quality social content quickly in response to timely news, cultural moments, organizational priorities, and public events, while exercising sound judgment and maintaining brand consistency.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing social media strategies that increase brand awareness, audience engagement, and measurable business or organizational outcomes.
  • Experience leading and managing meetings to support social media strategy development and execution in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams, executives, and external partners.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of influencer marketing, creator partnerships, and community management is a plus.
  • Experience creating or directing short-form video content for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts is strongly preferred.

Compensation

  • $70k-$87k

Visa & Work Authorization

  • GWC is not able to sponsor employment visas

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