Social Media Coordinator - PolicyWorks

Affiliates Management Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PolicyWorks, a government affairs and public relations firm in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a Social Media Coordinator to develop and execute social media strategies for multiple clients. You will create engaging content that reflects each client’s voice, manage content calendars, and collaborate to review materials before publication.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in marketing or PR and hands-on experience with major social platforms and design tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations or a related field preferred.
• Experience in social media marketing, content development and/or content development experience.
• Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn, TikTok, and Snapchat.
• Proficiency with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong graphic design, visual storytelling, and project management skills.
• Excellent persuasive, written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and learn their organizations, brands, audiences, and policy goals.
• Develop social media strategies that help clients tell their stories and increase awareness.
• Create and manage social media content calendars.
• Write, edit, and proofread engaging social media copy aligned with each client’s voice and objectives.
• Design graphics and videos to support social media campaigns and content.
• Collaborate with clients to review and approve content before publication.
• Monitor clients’ social media accounts, engagement, comments, messages, and inquiries.
• Research emerging social media, digital media, marketplace and consumer trends.
• Support other PR activities, including graphic design, events, and special projects.

Skills

Social media marketing

Content development

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or PR

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Why PolicyWorks?

We truly believe that people matter. From our clients to our employees, our goal is to make sure we take care of our people first.

PolicyWorks, a government affairs and public relations firm, is seeking a creative, collaborative, and detail-oriented Social Media Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will develop and execute social media strategies for a variety of clients, creating fresh, engaging content that reflects each client’s unique voice, brand, and goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and learn their organizations, brands, audiences, and policy goals.
• Develop social media strategies that help clients tell their stories and increase awareness.
• Create and manage social media content calendars.
• Write, edit, and proofread engaging social media copy aligned with each client’s voice and objectives.
• Design graphics and videos to support social media campaigns and content.
• Collaborate with clients to review and approve content before publication.
• Monitor clients’ social media accounts, engagement, comments, messages, and inquiries.
• Research emerging social media, digital media, marketplace and consumer trends.
• Support other PR activities, including graphic design, events, and special projects.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations or a related field preferred
• Experience in social media marketing, content development and/or content development experience
• Experience with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn, TikTok, and Snapchat
• Proficiency with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong graphic design, visual storytelling, and project management skills
• Excellent persuasive, written and verbal communications skills

*Credit and criminal background verification required on all applicants.

PolicyWorks is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status."

Learn more about PolicyWorks and Affiliates Management Company.