Social Media Manager

Johnson Controls; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, a global leader in building technologies, seeks a Social Media Manager to own how its senior executives appear on LinkedIn and other channels. You will craft authentic voices for leaders, develop strategies, and manage planning, publishing, and measurement with cross‑functional teams.

You will work with executive communications, investor relations, legal, brand and talent teams to ensure compliant, credible content that elevates leadership visibility and aligns with enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in social media, executive communications, corporate communications, journalism or related field.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with ability to write authentically in different leaders' voices.
• Experience writing for senior executives and managing social content.
• Knowledge of disclosure and compliance considerations for public-company executives.
• Hands-on command of social media tools and analytics (Sprout Social, Hootsuite, LinkedIn).

Responsibilities

• Develop executive social strategies for Johnson Controls' senior leaders.
• Write posts, articles, and short-form content in distinct executive voices.
• Edit and translate company news and leadership perspectives into engaging social content.
• Own editorial planning and publishing across executive channels.
• Coordinate with Legal, Investor Relations and Communications for approvals.
• Monitor engagement and measurement to optimize strategies.

Skills

Executive communications

Storytelling

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field

Tools

Sprout Social

Hootsuite

LinkedIn analytics

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Collaborative, high-impact environment with exposure to senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape executive thought leadership and Johnson Controls' presence on social media

What you will do

The Social Media Manager is the single accountable owner for how Johnson Controls' senior executives show up on social media, with LinkedIn as the primary platform. You will develop executive social strategies, write in each leader's authentic voice, and manage the planning, review, publishing, engagement and measurement system. Working closely with Executive Communications, Investor Relations, Legal, Brand, Talent Acquisition and executive offices, you will turn company priorities and leadership perspectives into credible content while protecting disclosure, legal, security and reputational standards. Success means leaders are visible, trusted and consistent, supported by a disciplined operating model that minimizes executive time and delivers measurable impact.

How you will do it

• Executive Social Strategy Build and maintain social strategies for the CEO, CFO, CHRO and other senior leaders, aligned with company priorities, the enterprise narrative, each leader’s role, audiences and voice. Serve as a trusted adviser to executives and chiefs of staff, providing clear recommendations while maintaining a light, predictable working cadence.
• Executive Voice & Content Write posts, articles, comments and short-form video scripts in distinct executive voices. Interview leaders to capture authentic perspectives while balancing company promotion with meaningful personal insight. Translate company news, business results, customer milestones and leadership viewpoints into timely, credible and engaging social content.
• Editorial Planning & Publishing Own a unified editorial calendar across executives, aligned with earnings, major events, customer milestones, corporate news and enterprise priorities. Manage scheduling, publishing, account administration, agency or freelance support, and coordination with company channels and employee advocacy programs.
• Disclosure, Compliance & Issues Management Manage the review and approval path with Legal, Investor Relations and the Disclosure Committee, protecting material nonpublic information and observing quiet periods and blackout windows. Monitor conversations involving company leaders and Johnson Controls, elevate emerging issues, prepare approved holding statements and coordinate executive social responses with Corporate Communications.
• Engagement, Measurement & Optimization Manage comments and community engagement within agreed guidelines and coordinate organic or approved paid amplification. Define and report measures including reach, engagement, follower growth, sentiment, share of voice and contribution to employer brand and talent attraction. Use performance insights to continually improve content, timing and executive social strategies.
• Account Security & Continuity Maintain secure account access, multi-factor authentication and delegated permissions. Document executive voice guides, workflows and records, and maintain trained backup coverage to support continuity.

What we look for

• Required Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience. 6+ years of experience in social media, executive communications, corporate communications, journalism or a related field, including experience writing for senior executives.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to write authentically in different leaders' voices.
• Please submit a portfolio, PDF samples or links that demonstrate your experience creating social media content and thought leadership for senior executives.
• Working knowledge of disclosure and compliance considerations for public-company executives, including Regulation FD, quiet periods and material nonpublic information.
• Hands-on command of social media management, analytics and listening tools such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite and LinkedIn analytics.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, exercise sound judgment and operate calmly in fast-moving or high-visibility situations.
• Demonstrated strength in executive partnership, business storytelling, data-informed decision-making, editorial planning and disciplined execution.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and sound disclosure and reputational judgment.
• Preferred Experience managing social media for a C-suite leader at a large, global public company.
• Background in B2B, industrial, technology or building-technology sectors.
• Experience with issues and crisis communications, LinkedIn thought leadership, employee advocacy and paid amplification.
• Fluency with AI-enabled drafting and workflow tools, supported by strong human review, governance and authenticity safeguards.
• Experience with content creation and design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, or similar platforms.
• Work Arrangement This role may be considered for a hybrid or remote work arrangement for the right candidate, based on business needs and candidate location.

What success looks like

Executive social strategies, voice guides and approval paths are established for priority leaders and agreed with Legal and Investor Relations. One editorial calendar and a consistent weekly cadence operate across executive offices, enabling reliable publishing with minimal demands on executive time. A measurement baseline and quarterly reporting demonstrate progress in reach, engagement, sentiment and share of voice. Quiet periods, blackout windows and account-security standards are consistently observed, with zero disclosure or compliance incidents. A documented, secure and repeatable system, including crisis protocols and trained backup coverage, supports continuity and expansion to additional leaders.

SALARY RANGE: $135,000 - $150,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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