Social Media & Communications Associate

$56,410 - $70,510/Yr

National Academy of Sciences - Northeast South Bend, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Northeast South Bend, IN

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About the position

The position involves writing, posting, and analyzing organic social media and paid search advertising for the National Academies. The role requires collaboration with the Digital Engagement team and various divisions to enhance communication strategies and outreach efforts. It includes monitoring social media interactions, reporting on trends, and advising on improvements to social media communications. The position is professional in nature, requiring independent judgment and is not purely administrative.

Responsibilities

• Assists in executing outreach and communication activities focusing on organic social media and paid search advertising.
• Creates, writes, and edits content for social media, web, video, and email to enhance the National Academies' social presence.
• Project manages the social media editorial process, including maintaining a calendar and managing the review process.
• Manages and maintains paid search advertising campaigns, including setting up new campaigns and producing performance reports.
• Monitors and reports on social media and paid search advertising statistics, providing analysis and recommendations.
• Participates in strategic and planning meetings, offering best practices and guidance to improve communications.
• Writes and updates documentation for the Digital Engagement team and the Academies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field, or equivalent knowledge.
• One year of related professional experience.
• Ability to operate with independent judgment and action.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in digital marketing or social media management.
• Familiarity with Google Grants program.
• Knowledge of analytics tools for social media and advertising.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Paid holidays and personal leave
• Transportation subsidies
• Education assistance