Sample social media specialist job description 

At [Company X], we embrace creativity and innovation to maximize our growth and reach. We are looking for an experienced social media specialist to join our team and develop an effective, outside-the-box social media strategy with tangible results. Our candidate will be responsible for building and managing social media campaigns, with the goal of boosting engagement and conversion rates. They will also have a clear understanding of analytics and customer trends, so they can adjust their goals as needed and establish a strong digital presence for our organization.

Objectives of this role

  • Develop a robust social media strategy that increases engagement 

  • Create and oversee a content calendar to solidify a consistent brand image

  • Analyze key performance indicators to plan for future social media posts 

  • Build impactful connections with the target audience 

  • Successfully advertise the company’s products or services 

  • Partner with other departments to improve social media strategy

Responsibilities

  • Write and schedule posts across key social media platforms

  • Implement effective SEO to maximize user engagement and web traffic

  • Research social media trends to identify ongoing opportunities for future posts

  • Assess the KPIs for existing social media posts 

  • Respond to users across social media platforms to maintain a positive brand image

  • Keep careful track of the budget for social media initiatives

Skills and qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in social media, marketing, or a related field

  • Strong knowledge of social media trends and patterns 

  • Ability to navigate and use social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

  • Understanding of effective SEO techniques that yield measurable results

  • Familiarity with mobile and web design 

  • Clear written communication skills for developing eye-catching social media posts

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience conducting audience research 

  • Excellent time and project management skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with sales and marketing teams 

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills 

  • Sharp eye for aesthetically appealing design  

  • Familiarity with identifying KPIs and adjusting strategies