Job Description
The Social Specialist is an important member of a broader Social team, which pursues and activates on social media platforms against meaningful insights with the goal of driving measurable results.
Social Coordinators receive in-depth training and continue their professional development by gaining experience and skills via on-the job experience.
The Social Coordinators key skills-set includes analytical skills, math proficiency, demonstrated creative thinking, and great attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Assist the Social Sr. Specialist and Social Supervisors in managing and executing approved Social Media plans
Assist in the development and organization of supportive data for Social Media plans and recommendations
May often communicate with local clients regarding tactical aspects of the social media plans and to assist in facilitating information and answering questions
Manage contracts / insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors where a managed service is contracts
Responsible for inputting Social Media buys and managing any discrepancy reconciliations including actualizing media spending
Assist with billing process including a more automated process for Facebook
Responsible for updating blocking charts, budgets, and budget summaries where required
Assist with media research and day-to-day communication with creative account team members as appropriate
Update competitive media reports and technical support for presentation materials
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred
Track record of success throughout post-secondary career and previous employment
Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
Detail-oriented and able to produce accurate work product