Social Media Manager - City of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

Job Title: Social Media Manager
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary Range : $60,000 - $65,000

Posting Expires: 2-13-2023

Position Overview

The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Communications is currently hiring a Social Media Manager.

We are seeking a Social Media Manager with the ability to develop and implement a content and engagement strategy that increases the awareness of the actions and initiatives of Mayor Andre Dickens and the City of Atlanta. As a member of this office, you will work closely with creative and communications teams to source and adapt content for publication on City platforms.

The successful candidate should possess excellent writing, time-management and organization skills as well as a deep knowledge of the social media platforms used by the City. You should also be committed to staying current of social media trends and innovations and to incorporating best practices into your work. If you have a solid understanding of community management and the importance of metrics in shaping social media strategy, we want you working on our team.

Duties to Include

  • Develop and implement a social media strategy that strengthens the City of Atlanta’s digital presence
  • Manage postings on multiple City social media platforms, tailoring publications based on your knowledge of each platform, audience, etc.
  • Regularly generate platform and campaign-related metrics, benchmarks and other analyses to inform the City’s social media strategy and efforts
  • Monitor current events and trending topics to identify potential opportunities to elevate the work of the City and the priorities of Mayor Dickens
  • Expand our reach, engage followers and inform the public, using metrics to shape your strategy
  • Collaborate with others to source materials and craft content that is consistent with the City’s brand as well as the mayor’s agenda
  • Monitor the social media publications of City departments and offices, amplifying their efforts and providing guidance as needed
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

  • Minimum five years of experience in the field of communications, including at least three years of experience managing the social media accounts of an institution, political campaign or brand
  • Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of the platforms used by the City: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Nextdoor
  • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  • Results oriented with a proven ability to prioritize, drive and achieve results working both independently and collaborating with others
  • Experience monitoring, analyzing and leveraging social media metrics
  • Ability to respect brand and editorial guidelines
  • Sound judgement
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or a related field
  • Experience developing influencer campaigns
  • Experience managing livestreams and paid social media marketing campaigns
  • Ability to maintain flexible work hours, including publishing content evenings and weekends
  • Applicants MUST include samples of their work in their application

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