Paid Social Media Specialist
Coegi, Columbia, MO, United States
Open position in all Coegi office locations including Kansas City, MO, Columbia, MO, St. Louis MO, and Minneapolis, MN; Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.
The Social Media Specialist is responsible for the implementation, management and optimization of paid social campaigns at Coegi. In this role, this person executes effective and innovative social media campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, (X) Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, Reddit, Nextdoor and any other emerging social platforms. The Social Media Specialist is expected to bring a data‑driven approach to campaign management, by consistently testing various targeting strategies and utilizing technology from strategic preferred marketing developers.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Campaign Management & Optimization
Monitors activation, pacing, and performance of campaign portfolio across all paid social platforms
Reviews the status and performance of campaigns with the Social Media Manager on a regular basis
Creates performance reports for clients across all paid campaigns and social platforms
Actively participates in training across multiple platforms
Provides performance reporting, social media expertise, and research for the Client
Engagement team on new business calls and client presentations
Creates content strategies to promote the external marketing of Coegi, such as timely blogs and white papers
Develop strategies and POVs for clients during the planning and RFP process
Evaluates and executes the implementation of emerging technology platforms in conjunction with the Director of Social Operations
Client Engagement
Serve as a day‑to‑day point of contact for assigned clients, maintaining proactive and professional communication via email, calls, and status meetings
Build and nurture strong client relationships by understanding each client’s brand, goals, and KPIs to deliver tailored insights and recommendations
Translate client feedback and requests into clear, actionable campaign briefs and optimizations for internal execution
Prepare and present campaign performance summaries, monthly reports, and quarterly business reviews to clients with clear storytelling and strategic context
Manage client expectations around timelines, deliverables, and platform capabilities, escalating issues proactively when needed
Partner with the Client Engagement and Strategy teams to support new business pitches, onboarding, and renewals
Identify upsell and growth opportunities within existing accounts and communicate findings to the appropriate internal stakeholders
Project Management
Own end‑to‑end project coordination for assigned campaigns, including scoping, timeline development, task assignment, and delivery tracking
Maintain and update project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, or equivalent) to ensure all workstreams are visible, on schedule, and properly prioritized
Facilitate kickoff meetings, internal status calls, and retrospectives to keep cross‑functional teams aligned and accountable
Coordinate asset collection, trafficking, and approval workflows between clients, creative teams, and platform teams to prevent campaign delays
Track and flag risks, blockers, and scope changes early, proposing solutions and maintaining documentation of decisions
Manage multiple concurrent campaigns and client accounts simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the social media team
Qualifications
Must be a self‑starter who takes personal responsibility for education in relevant digital marketing
Must have experience with social media marketing on the following platforms: Facebook, Instagram, (X) Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, Reddit, and Nextdoor
Must have familiarity and experience with implementing tracking pixels
Must be able to multi‑task, be detail‑oriented, organized, and analytical
Experience with both direct‑response and brand marketing
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including client‑facing presentation and reporting
Superior skills with computers, specifically Excel and/or other software to leverage statistical analysis
Ability to problem‑solve and think creatively to overcome obstacles
Able to work within a team environment while handling multiple projects with deadlines
Demonstrated experience managing client relationships or accounts, including regular communication and expectation management
Experience coordinating projects across multiple stakeholders using project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Trello, or similar)
Ability to develop and present clear, client‑ready reporting and strategic recommendations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple accounts simultaneously
At least one year of experience; experience in a client‑facing or account management role is a plus
Education
Bachelor’s degree; concentration in marketing, statistics, business or advertising preferred, or equivalent professional experience
Total Perks Package
The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
Amazing opportunities for career development
Recognition programs
Employee referral bonus
Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Fun and collaborative work environment
Casual dress code
Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
Flexible Time Off Policy
Paid holidays, including agency closing Christmas Eve‑New Year's Day
Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship.
The Social Media Specialist is responsible for the implementation, management and optimization of paid social campaigns at Coegi. In this role, this person executes effective and innovative social media campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, (X) Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest, Snapchat, Reddit, Nextdoor and any other emerging social platforms. The Social Media Specialist is expected to bring a data‑driven approach to campaign management, by consistently testing various targeting strategies and utilizing technology from strategic preferred marketing developers.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Campaign Management & Optimization
Monitors activation, pacing, and performance of campaign portfolio across all paid social platforms
Reviews the status and performance of campaigns with the Social Media Manager on a regular basis
Creates performance reports for clients across all paid campaigns and social platforms
Actively participates in training across multiple platforms
Provides performance reporting, social media expertise, and research for the Client
Engagement team on new business calls and client presentations
Creates content strategies to promote the external marketing of Coegi, such as timely blogs and white papers
Develop strategies and POVs for clients during the planning and RFP process
Evaluates and executes the implementation of emerging technology platforms in conjunction with the Director of Social Operations
Client Engagement
Serve as a day‑to‑day point of contact for assigned clients, maintaining proactive and professional communication via email, calls, and status meetings
Build and nurture strong client relationships by understanding each client’s brand, goals, and KPIs to deliver tailored insights and recommendations
Translate client feedback and requests into clear, actionable campaign briefs and optimizations for internal execution
Prepare and present campaign performance summaries, monthly reports, and quarterly business reviews to clients with clear storytelling and strategic context
Manage client expectations around timelines, deliverables, and platform capabilities, escalating issues proactively when needed
Partner with the Client Engagement and Strategy teams to support new business pitches, onboarding, and renewals
Identify upsell and growth opportunities within existing accounts and communicate findings to the appropriate internal stakeholders
Project Management
Own end‑to‑end project coordination for assigned campaigns, including scoping, timeline development, task assignment, and delivery tracking
Maintain and update project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, or equivalent) to ensure all workstreams are visible, on schedule, and properly prioritized
Facilitate kickoff meetings, internal status calls, and retrospectives to keep cross‑functional teams aligned and accountable
Coordinate asset collection, trafficking, and approval workflows between clients, creative teams, and platform teams to prevent campaign delays
Track and flag risks, blockers, and scope changes early, proposing solutions and maintaining documentation of decisions
Manage multiple concurrent campaigns and client accounts simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) within the social media team
Qualifications
Must be a self‑starter who takes personal responsibility for education in relevant digital marketing
Must have experience with social media marketing on the following platforms: Facebook, Instagram, (X) Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, Reddit, and Nextdoor
Must have familiarity and experience with implementing tracking pixels
Must be able to multi‑task, be detail‑oriented, organized, and analytical
Experience with both direct‑response and brand marketing
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including client‑facing presentation and reporting
Superior skills with computers, specifically Excel and/or other software to leverage statistical analysis
Ability to problem‑solve and think creatively to overcome obstacles
Able to work within a team environment while handling multiple projects with deadlines
Demonstrated experience managing client relationships or accounts, including regular communication and expectation management
Experience coordinating projects across multiple stakeholders using project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Trello, or similar)
Ability to develop and present clear, client‑ready reporting and strategic recommendations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple accounts simultaneously
At least one year of experience; experience in a client‑facing or account management role is a plus
Education
Bachelor’s degree; concentration in marketing, statistics, business or advertising preferred, or equivalent professional experience
Total Perks Package
The chance to be a part of a growing company and the next success story
Amazing opportunities for career development
Recognition programs
Employee referral bonus
Hybrid work schedule; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Fun and collaborative work environment
Casual dress code
Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)
401(k) retirement plan, with employer 4% match
Work/life benefits, including mental health and wellbeing support
Flexible Time Off Policy
Paid holidays, including agency closing Christmas Eve‑New Year's Day
Paid leave options, including sick leave, medical leave for self and family, and parental leave
California Residents - Please review our Privacy Notice here.
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