Social Media Manager, Science

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We have an excellent opportunity for a Social Media Manager Science in our Science Operations Department!

This is a six-month temporary position with the possibility of extension. The position is home-based.

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Manage the social media strategy execution and amplification ofthe Office of Science Operations (OSO) and related business portfolios:organic and owned channel strategies.Help expand influencer programs and content plans bringing new science to life through members ambassadors and real-time engagement while maintaining alignment with the Associations broader brand voice and strategic goals.

Primary Function:

• Manage social organic and owned strategies for OSO-related campaigns and initiatives
• Help expand influencer program and content plan
• Bring new science to life in real time at meetings and events through members and ambassadors

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Planning

• Develop and manage the organic social media strategy for OSOs membership campaigns and events to complement paid and performance media plans
• Build channel-specific plans (LinkedIn X Instagram YouTube etc.) that emphasize thought leadership scientific storytelling and the Association Membership / Professional Network engagement
• Explore new channel opportunities (e.g. Reddit)
• Manage Science Influencer strategy and activation

1. Content Creation Adaptation and Distribution

• Develop social post copy and messaging aligned with campaign goals brand voice and audience nuances (scientific professionals members international audiences etc.)
• Optimize content and publishing based on performance trends and platform best practices
• Create and/or manage the creation of content and re-purposing of key science content passionate about organic storytelling and engagement
• Bring American Heart Association Member stories and contributions to life across social platforms to elevate their profiles while showcasing opportunities benefits and engagement pathways to support annual acquisition and retention strategies
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing paid content across organic channels to maximize reach consistency and efficiency
• For our events youll provide on-site real-time social media posting community management reporting manage day-to-day social responsibilities

1. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and maintain reporting frameworks and KPIs to integrate into dashboards
• Monitor performance and audience behavior to identify whats driving reach and conversion
• Provide ongoing insights and recommendations including external landscape analysis to optimize content performance
• Report out metrics and learnings to cross cross-functional team

1. Collaboration & Integration

• Work closely with our vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure strategies and content are complementary
• Participate in cross-functional planning sessions serve as an active member of the extended science marketing team and lead the OSO relationships to ensure synergy to achieve goals

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
• Three (3) years of experience
• Demonstrated success running organic social campaigns influencer programs
• Strong collaboration skills working across internal teams and external vendors

Preferred Experience

• Five (5) years of professional experience in social media management digital marketing or content strategy
• Background ordemonstratedinterest in science health or content production preferred
• Experience with Sprout Social Canva and Adobe Premiere

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• Compensation Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments as needed.
  
  
• Performance and Recognition You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
  
  
• Benefits We offer a wide array of benefits including medical dental vision disability and life insurance along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being we also offer an employee assistance program employee wellness program and telemedicine and medical consultation.
  
  
• Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• Work-Life Harmonization The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  
  
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities or for potential future positions in the organization.

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