Social Media Manager at Wunderman Thompson in Seattle, WA

While this role is part of our Seattle team, work can be done remotely for qualified candidates. Due to client considerations and workflow reasons, however, only candidates who are local to the U.S. Pacific or Mountain time zones can be considered. That said, candidates local to Washington state are highly desirable to be able to attend (and capture shareable content from) events specific to the... client for this account. Who we are looking for: Wunderman Thompson is seeking a cross-functional Social Media Manager for our Seattle office. As Social Media Manager, you will develop paid social media plans that integrate into the overarching integrated channel strategy. You will collaborate closely with the Account Teams and Clients to develop an editorial calendar and brief Creative teams on the types of messages / assets needed to fulfill against the calendar. You are the voice of the Brand through your role as community manager. The Social Media Manager reports to the Associate Media Director and is responsible for owned and paid social media strategy, planning, execution and optimization. What you'll do: Execute Create briefing and planning deliverables that convey the strategy behind all recommendations, inclusive of Paid Media and Editorial Calendar. Manage the day-to-day execution of social media plans across platforms, with support from greater client team. Collaborate Work closely with Strategy, Creative and Content development teams to develop and execute campaigns. Partner with the broader media planning team to incorporate paid social into larger media plans. Analyze Perform campaign analysis directly relevant to optimization and / or planning and buying decisions. Contribute to campaign analytics and insights development. Engage Participate in and / or lead client meetings. Exhibit thought leadership within the agency, with clients and in the industry. Who you are: A Self-Starter You are a highly strategic, detail-oriented self-starter who uses data to inform their decisions. You are able to prioritize tasks, manage time, and work collaboratively across Strategy, Creative, Account and Media teams. A Strong Communicator You can effectively communicate with all members of the team and collaborate with industry professionals via social media to create a strong network. Fast Paced You thrive in fast paced situations and can make quick judgment calls based on best practices, brand objectives, and insights. Ego-less We all wear the hats that need wearing- it's a mentality that makes the team successful. What you'll need: Minimum of 4 years' experience working in social media. Hands on experience planning and executing social media buys across platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn experience required). Content marketing experience, inclusive of editorial calendar development. Highly strategic approach to campaign planning. Ability to create and articulate the strategy behind a paid social media plan. Understanding of social media management platforms (i.e. Sprout). Experience with community management, inclusive of responding to followers, growing follower count and overall engagement with the Brand. Strong written and verbal communication skills. What we offer: Passionate, driven people We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Consciously cultivated culture We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery. Salary Range: $80K -- $100K Minimum Qualification Digital Marketing & Social MediaEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications