Social Media Specialist

Startup Valencia; Valencia; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Professional growth opportunities

Access to tech events and networking

Job summary

A leading tech organization in Valencia is seeking a Social Media Specialist who is passionate about inbound marketing and adept at crafting high-impact social media strategies. You will be responsible for executing the social media strategy, creating engaging content, and managing community engagement to enhance brand visibility. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in social media roles and a strong understanding of analytics tools. This is a full-time position that offers competitive salary and flexible work options in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in social media or content marketing roles.
• Strong ability to craft compelling narratives.
• Experience with social media analytics and management tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the social media strategy across all platforms.
• Manage and grow communities to strengthen brand presence.
• Lead social media coverage of events and activities.

Skills

Social media management

Content marketing

Community engagement

Copywriting

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, or related fields

Tools

WordPress

Email marketing platforms (ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, Mailchimp)

Social media analytics tools

Job description

We are Startup Valencia , a private non-profit organization and the leading association for startups and scaleups in the Valencian Region, as well as one of Spain’s largest entrepreneurial communities, with over 48,000 members. We connect founders at similar growth stages, offering a shared space and a strong sense of belonging. Our mission is to foster entrepreneurship, support startup growth, and drive a knowledge-based economy with a positive, sustainable impact.

One of our pillars is VDS , one of Europe’s most prominent international tech events and a platform transforming Valencia into a global tech hub. VDS annually gathers the world’s top startups along with the most influential corporates and investors at the unparalleled venue of the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia.

We are looking for a Social Media Specialist who is passionate about inbound marketing and understands how to turn it into thoughtful, high impact social media strategies. The ideal candidate will combine creativity with strategic thinking, with a strong passion for content planning and creation, community engagement, and brand building across social platforms. They should know how to craft compelling narratives, adapt content to different audiences and channels, spot relevant trends and conversations, and help position our initiatives through social media as a key driver of visibility, engagement, and long term brand growth.

What will you do?

• Own and execute the social media strategy across all platforms, aligning content with our brand narrative, events calendar, and strategic objectives.
• Plan, create and publish high-quality content, including posts, stories, short-form video and other formats, tailored to each platform and audience.
• Manage and grow our communities, fostering meaningful engagement and strengthening our brand presence.
• Lead the social media coverage of events and organisational activities, creating timely, engaging content before, during and after each initiative.
• Coordinate content distribution, ensuring the right message reaches the right audience at the right time.
• Support the execution of inbound marketing and marketing automation workflows.
• Manage and optimise email marketing campaigns aligned with our content and lead generation strategy.
• Create and manage content in WordPress, ensuring consistency across all digital touchpoints.
• Support the planning and execution of lead generation campaigns for Startup Valencia and VDS initiatives.

What do you need?

• 2+ years of experience in social media, content marketing, or inbound marketing roles.
• Proven ability to design and execute social media strategies that drive growth, engagement, and brand positioning.
• Strong content mindset, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and adapt messaging across platforms and audiences.
• Experience managing content calendars and coordinating multi-channel distribution.
• Experience with social media management and analytics tools.
• Solid understanding of social media platforms, formats, and performance dynamics.
• Experience in community management and building meaningful relationships with audiences and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse performance and optimise content based on insights and data.
• Basic design and content production skills (visuals, short-form video, etc.) following brand guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish (native-level) and English (professional level).
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised, with a strong sense of ownership.

What do we value?

• Experience or strong interest in the tech, startup, or innovation ecosystem.
• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business or related fields.
• Experience with email marketing platforms such as ActiveCampaign, HubSpot or Mailchimp.
• Experience with WordPress content management.
• Hands-on experience with content creation, light video editing and visual asset production tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Express or similar platforms.

What do we offer?

• The opportunity to be part of one of the most dynamic tech and startup ecosystems in Europe.
• A fast-paced, creative, and high-impact environment with real ownership and autonomy.
• A culture where ideas, feedback, and initiatives are encouraged and valued.
• Professional and personal growth opportunities within a leading organisation.
• Flexible working conditions and remote work options.
• Competitive salary based on experience and demonstrated impact.
• Full-time contract and immediate start.
• Access to key tech ecosystem events, networking opportunities, and industry exposure.

If you want to join us and play an active role in positioning the Valencian Region among the leading tech hubs globally, we’d love to hear from you. Apply before the position closes.