Cella
Location: Houston, TexasJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $42 - 50 per hourWe are seeking a strategic and highly collaborative Social Media Strategist to join our client's global communications team. This role is a critical addition to a two-person strategy team focused on protecting organizational reputation and advancing business goals through effective digital engagement. As a lead strategist for advocacy communications, you will act as a high-level consultant to internal business partners, subject matter experts, and executive leadership, helping them navigate social media opportunities and craft professional messaging that aligns with broader organizational objectives.The primary focus of this role is the management of an organic social media presence across a diverse ecosystem, including LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, TikTok, and YouTube. You will be responsible for translating complex, technical, or industry-specific topics into clear, "snackable" content that is fit-for-purpose on each platform.Responsibilities:Strategic Consultation: Act as a lead strategist for advocacy communications, consulting with internal SMEs on social media opportunities tailored to their stakeholder needs.Agency & Community Management: Act as the primary liaison for third-party agency partners. You will provide strict direction to ensure content meets brand standards and serve as the lead for platform escalations.Multi-Platform Content: Coordinate and publish engaging content while translating existing brand assets into platform-appropriate organic posts.Performance Analytics: Use enterprise-level tools (Sprinklr, Opal, etc.) to maintain content calendars, track detailed performance metrics, and use data to convey effectiveness to key business partners.Regulatory Navigation: Manage rigorous approval workflows involving Legal and Compliance teams to ensure all content is compliant and substantiated.Qualifications:Experience: 4-5 years of experience managing social media across multiple channels, ideally within a large, complex organization.Technical Proficiency: Professional command of Sprinklr for publishing, reporting, and social listening.Industry Background: Experience in a highly regulated environment (e.g., Energy, Finance, Pharma) is highly preferred due to complex approval workflows.Executive Presence: Ability to collaborate directly with executive leadership to advise on LinkedIn engagement and professional post-crafting.Portfolio: A strong portfolio is required, specifically showcasing skill in crafting social copy and adapting creative assets like video and animation for social consumption.JOB ID: JN -012026-122665#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Keywords: Social Media Strategist, Location: Houston, TX - 77002