GEARS Inc Hiring for Social Media Manager Job at Remote Full Time

Global Evaluation & Applied Research Solutions (GEARS) Inc. is responsible for managing and enhancing social media (Facebook and Twitter) engagement for two Federal government programs. We are currently seeking talented social media freelancers with a focus on managing social media channels for Federal government clients with at least 4 years of proven experience. This is a part time freelance opportunity for a 2-year contract, with an average estimated level of effort of up to 20 hours per month.

The successful candidate will work as part of a communications team comprised of writer/editors, project manager and graphics designers and have experience with developing and managing communications strategies for public health programs (preferably focusing on youth and adolescent health).

The Social Media Manager responsibilities will focus on increasing brand awareness through the effective use of social media outlets and tasked with several key duties, such as:

• Using social media marketing tools to create and maintain the client’s brand
• Developing social media calendar developed in Microsoft Word organized by posting date, time, content, image, URLs content to be submitted to the client by the 1st of each month.
• Monitoring partner social media platforms for retweets/shares
• Researching and identifying appropriate content, researching appropriate images, and developing engaging content.
• Creating written content and images
• Working with communications and management professionals to develop social media marketing campaigns
• Generating and analyzing social media metrics and strategy and identifying strategic weaknesses and making recommendations for improvements in engagement
• Setting key performance indicators (KPIs) for social media campaigns, such as targets for a certain number of shares or likes and measuring a campaign’s performance against the KPIs

Experience developing an A-Z Social media strategy – plan, audience building, messaging, asset creation, image identification and design, and content strategy. The successful candidate will have experience establishing a trusted relationship with clients, provide monthly insights & reports via Google Studios, and knowledge of best practices to ensure strong audience engagement. The candidate will serve as the primary POC for social media communications with the client and participate in bi-weekly meetings.

The candidate should be available to respond to email and telephone inquiries and participate in ad hoc meetings during normal business hours.

The following are the desired qualifications for this position:

• At least 4 years experience in Social Media management including a proven track record of increasing channels and developing engaging Twitter and Facebook posts written in plain language to diverse audiences for a Federal agency (preferably) or other organization.
• Experience working in and understanding of Federal Government social media landscape is preferred.
• A proactive, hands-on approach – initiating conversations about ways for the client to improve and deliver above industry benchmark result.
• Excellent client management and communication skills
• 2-3 years of experience
• Able to work a flexible schedule during the weekdays during normal business hours from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm ET. Please note: you are not required to work an 8-hour day, but be available to respond to emails within 2 hours, join meetings if possible and provide updates, when required.
• Working knowledge of Google Studio, Buffer and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience and comfortable working on dynamic Federal government contractor teams to respond to client needs.
• Detailed oriented and experience managing quality control and change management.
• Possess strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong oral communication and knowledge sharing skills required to present monthly social media analysis results to GEARS and the client.
• Possess strong written communication, project management, administrative, and interpersonal skills
• Coordinate with Government staff to ensure that tasks are executed in line with program direction, priorities, and processes.
• Respond to ad hoc data calls and other client requests.
• A Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent business experience managing social media for government organizations, nonprofit organizations or corporations

References

Two (2) professional references required.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 – $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working with the Federal Government

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social media management: 3 years (Preferred)
• working with Buffer: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with Goggle Data Studio: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Remote