Social Media Manager

North-South-Consulting-Group; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North-South-Consulting-Group in Quantico, VA is seeking a portfolio acquisition executive for Marine Corps social media. This full-time, on-site role focuses on creating engaging content and managing social channels.

The position requires a strategic thinker who can develop calendars, campaigns, graphics, and video while aligning with government strategy. You will monitor engagement, provide in-the-moment posts at events, and deliver post-event content within hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in social media management and content creation.
• Strong understanding of major platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn) and best practices.
• Proven ability to create engaging and high-quality social media content.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing is preferred.
• Experience with social media analytics and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop content for social media accounts, serving as the subject matter expert on social media strategy and visuals.
• Develop and maintain a social media content calendar for at least two weeks ahead for approval.
• Develop and execute impactful social media campaigns as directed by the government.
• Maintain the command's presence on multiple platforms with frequent updates.
• Create graphics and short-form video content adhering to branding guidelines.
• Monitor social media channels for engagement opportunities and respond after approval.
• Provide on-site social media support at command events with real-time content.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to support metrics reporting.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Writing & editing

Analytics & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing software

Job description

This full-time, on-site position is located in Quantico, Virginia and responsible for managing and developing engaging social media content for Portfolio Acquisition Executive - Marine Corps. The ideal candidate is a creative and results-oriented social media professional with a strong understanding of social media best practices, industry trends, and audience engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and develop content for social media accounts for Portfolio Acquisition Executive - Marine Corps, serving as the subject matter expert on social media strategy, trends, and visuals.
• Develop and maintain a social media content calendar, providing it to the Government lead weekly for approval. The calendar should reflect content for the following two weeks at minimum, aligning with the Office of Public Affairs Communication Social Media Strategy, command mission, and industry best practices.
• Develop and execute impactful social media campaigns as directed by the government, leveraging expertise to create compelling content that aligns with the command's mission and initiatives.
• Maintain and update the command's presence on various social media platforms, ensuring frequent updates that are fresh, relevant, and aligned with strategic goals. Disseminate approved content across social media platforms consistently and professionally.
• Develop graphics and short-form video products to support social media content, utilizing appropriate branding guidance and industry best practices.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of social media platforms to track comments, direct messages, and other opportunities for audience engagement. Propose engagement opportunities and responses to the Government lead for approval.
• Provide on-site social media support at command events, including in-the-moment content (e.g., Stories, Reels) and providing day-of longer-form posts within hours of the event.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis on social media efforts, supporting the quarterly and annual metrics report, evaluating successful campaigns, and providing ad-hoc reports for individual posts, events, or efforts within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in social media management and content creation.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) and their best practices.
• Proven ability to create engaging and high-quality social media content.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing software (preferred).
• Experience with social media analytics and reporting tools.