This is a 4-5 month position. Preference is to have someone in the D.C. office 2-3 days per week.
This four- to five-month temporary position will support community management and community engagement strategy for our flagship social media accounts, with a focus on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. The position will report to the Sr. Director, Social Media and Content Integration.
This contractor will assist with the development of social content, manage the editorial calendar and delivery of content onto assigned social platforms, collaborating enterprise-wide to ensure growth in key social media metrics, in line with overall goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic guidance on social media content tied to issue areas and enterprise strategy priorities.
• Supports and manages the development and implementation of social media content, from initial concept to publishing content on social platforms.
• Manages day-to-day relationships with internal business unit(s), including but not limited to our Editorial, Studios, Strategic Communications and External Relations teams.
• Provides valuable strategic recommendations as needed, and proactively shares ideas, opportunities, and best practices on a regular basis.
• Stays current on industry trends and technological developments, applying thought leadership and learning social media initiatives, as appropriate.
• Drafts and reviews social copy that effectively communicates and engages audience across multiple platforms.
• Coordinates with creative teams (in-house and agency) on the development of engaging social media content.
• Maintains the brand voice on established and emerging social platforms.
• Drives brand equity and supports our mission on social media channels.
• Engages prospects, members, and influencers (e.g., communities) and regularly reports on progress.
• Grows key metrics and provides reporting in line with overall social media goals and strategy.
• Analyzes content performance and provides constructive guidance to better engage communities.
• Collaborates with the social response/customer care team on community management and engagement efforts, as appropriate.

Experience:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in managing social media platforms for a variety of clients at an agency or large, complex organization, including social content and community management.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to manage/implement social content strategy and engage/grow communities.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to develop and manage social content for multiple stakeholders and audiences.
• Deep expertise in social media copywriting for large organizations and/or brands.
• Demonstrates an ability to use data, analytics, and audience metrics to measure and drive growth.
• Possesses a strong client service orientation and account management skills, and exceptional ability to foster collaborative business relationships.
• Mastery of third-party scheduling tools, such as Sprinklr, Hootsuite, Spredfast, and third-party project management tools, such as AirTable or Asana.
• Demonstrates excellent understanding of, and ability to work within, organizational politics, networks, and a matrix management system.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills (e.g., listening, negotiating, facilitating, managing conflict, flexibility).
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge and understanding of social communications platforms.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy – strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates a passion for good social media content, including quality copy and engaging visual assets.
• Possesses strong time management skills.

For consideration, please submit your resume as a MS Word attachment to careers@consortiuminc.com
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• Provides strategic guidance on social media content tied to issue areas and enterprise strategy priorities.
• Supports and manages the development and implementation of social media content, from initial concept to publishing content on social platforms.
• Manages day-to-day relationships with internal business unit(s), including but not limited to our Editorial, Studios, Strategic Communications and External Relations teams.
• Provides valuable strategic recommendations as needed, and proactively shares ideas, opportunities, and best practices on a regular basis.
• Stays current on industry trends and technological developments, applying thought leadership and learning social media initiatives, as appropriate.
• Drafts and reviews social copy that effectively communicates and engages audience across multiple platforms.
• Coordinates with creative teams (in-house and agency) on the development of engaging social media content.
• Maintains the brand voice on established and emerging social platforms.
• Drives brand equity and supports our mission on social media channels.
• Engages prospects, members, and influencers (e.g., communities) and regularly reports on progress.
• Grows key metrics and provides reporting in line with overall social media goals and strategy.
• Analyzes content performance and provides constructive guidance to better engage communities.
• Collaborates with the social response/customer care team on community management and engagement efforts, as appropriate