Strategic Social Media Lead — Tech & Defense News

Sightline Media Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in Washington D.C. is seeking a Social Media Manager to drive engagement across major platforms. The role involves developing a cohesive strategy, managing various social accounts, and producing engaging content within the defense and technology sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and several years of management experience, showcasing a proven ability to grow online communities. The salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional social media management experience, preferably within a news organization.
• Demonstrated success in creating high engagement rates across multiple platforms.
• Strong understanding of business, technology, and defense topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive social media strategy.
• Manage and grow all official social media accounts.
• Track and analyze social media performance metrics.

Skills

Social media strategy development

Community engagement

Content production

Analytics tracking

Writing and editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Tools

Sprout Social

Hootsuite

Adobe Premiere

Canva

Job description

A leading publishing company in Washington D.C. is seeking a Social Media Manager to drive engagement across major platforms. The role involves developing a cohesive strategy, managing various social accounts, and producing engaging content within the defense and technology sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and several years of management experience, showcasing a proven ability to grow online communities. The salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $100,000 annually.