Nikecomm is hiring: Social Media Manager in New York

About Nike Communications

Nike Communications is a female-founded creative communications firm established in 1984, specializing in the marketing of prestige brands. We create meaningful connections between iconic brands and their audiences by utilizing diverse perspectives to develop culturally relevant campaigns. We believe differences fuel the creative spirit and that embracing diverse perspectives and cultures drives innovation and storytelling.

DEI Statement

Differences fuel the creative spirit. We recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace that values and supports the unique talents and perspectives of every individual, reflecting the diversity of our world and fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity.

More About the Role

Join our Digital Team as a New York-based Social Media Manager. Dive into a dynamic role, working on a variety of accounts. Your chance to fuel the creative spirit starts here!

Responsibilities

• Social Media Strategy: Partners with VP and Director in conceptualizing social media strategies to meet brand objectives and enhance engagement on diverse platforms, while also leading execution of social media content calendars and providing recommendations on partners, including managing posting/scheduling of approved content.
• Client Communication: Leads daily client communications, answers questions, and provides updates about engagement progress, community management, and deliverable timelines.
• Creative Collaboration: Collaborates with teams across the agency to devise proactive solutions for creating and activating high-quality content, creating well-designed decks that position the agency as a creative thought leader for existing clients and new business, and assists in creating, editing, and developing multimedia assets aligned with brand guidelines that resonate with the intended audience.
• Results Driven: Oversees reporting processes, ensuring the team leverages social media tools to evaluate campaign performance, monitor KPIs, and extract insights for ongoing improvement to shape future initiatives.
• Team Leadership: Manages and delegates responsibilities to associates and coordinators.
• Community Building & Management Oversight: Fosters and nurtures relationships with online communities and contributes to community management efforts on client social media channels.
• Trend Identification: Proactively suggests ideas and pinpoints trends, hashtags, the competitive landscape, platform updates, and tools to ensure alignment with the target audience.

Qualifications

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in Social Media Management, preferably in an agency setting.
• Account Management Experience: Minimum of 1 year leading client interactions on a day-to-day basis, including regular calls and meetings.
• Team Management Experience: Minimum of 1 year delegating work to a team of at least one.
• Strategy Implementation: Track record of crafting and implementing social media strategies that propel audience growth and engagement; paid media experience is a plus.
• Creative Suite & Canva Mastery: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva; familiarity with Premiere Pro and Photoshop required; After Effects a plus.
• Creative & Writing Excellence: Demonstrates creative thinking, strong writing skills, and meticulous attention to detail; editorial copywriting experience is a plus.
• Analytical Acumen & Algorithm Familiarity: Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of social media algorithms, trends, and best practices across platforms.
• Reporting Skills: Proficient with tools for social media reporting, including Sprout Social and Social Bakers.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Embodies DEI values and can work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic workplace with resilience.

The salary range is $65,000 - $75,000 annually.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical coverage through UnitedHealthcare; Dental and Vision through Principal.
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan with potential agency contribution via year-end profit sharing.
• Time Off: 15 vacation days, with an extra day off in your birthday month.
• Holiday Closure: Office closed between Christmas and New Year’s; 10 other holidays observed.
• Summer Flexibility: Summer Fridays with shorter hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Family Support: 12 weeks of paid parental leave and policies to support working parents.
• Phone Expenses: Company-provided business line.
• Technology: Company laptop and accessories with IT support.
• Bonuses: Potential for discretionary end-of-year bonuses.
• Agency Bonding: Participation in happy hours and an annual agency-wide offsite.
• Emphasis on DEI: Various employee resource groups, DEI programming, and related initiatives.

Nike Communications, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.