Social Media Marketing Specialist at Cascade Public Media

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Cascade PBS’s mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.As a member of the Marketing & Communications team, the Social Media Marketing Specialist brings social media expertise to the integrated, multiplatform promotion of national and local TV programming, community events and fundraising initiatives. Leveraging a strong knowledge of social media best practices (platforms, cadence, creative) and real-time data and analytics, this role aims for continuous progress toward the following goals:

Grow a community of engaged and loyal followers
Serve an array of niche audiences including arts, science, history, news and culture
Reflect and reinforce Cascade PBS’s brand voice and values
Raise awareness and excitement for Cascade PBS programs and services
Educate followers about the importance of their continued support

Salary range: $30.74 - $34.27 per hour

Location:

Seattle, WA

Hybrid schedule available

Cascade PBS offers competitive benefits to team members working 20 hours or more a week. Benefits include:

11 paid holidays
1 personal holiday
21 of Paid Time Off (PTO) to start
Half-day Fridays during Summer
Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Plan that is fully vested immediately
Employer paid ORCA card
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Medical
Dental
Vision

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Draft and schedule posts across social media channels in support of a variety of organizational priorities (programming, events, fundraising)
Track social media trends and best practices; identify new opportunities and adapt playbook
Use data and audience insights to sharpen strategy and demonstrate impact
Provide weekly audience insight reports and analysis
Engage audiences through active posting, conversation, and responses
Collaborate across marketing to deliver cohesive, multiplatform campaigns
Coordinate with Campaign Specialist on paid media amplification
Work closely with design and video teams to create distinctive, high-quality assets
Steward our social spaces – monitoring and moderating to ensure a positive audience experience
Maintain documentation of workflows, processes and policies
Use Sprout Social and other tools for planning, scheduling and reporting
Support the revenue team with sponsored content posts
Contribute to a collaborative, curious, and mission-driven team culture
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

Exceptional writing with the ability to adapt tone and style while maintaining a consistent brand voice
Approaches feedback with a constructive, solution-focused mindset
Strong knowledge of social media platforms, publishing best practices, and editorial standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities with focus, sound judgment, and composure
Effective collaboration and communication skills, with a focus on shared success
Excellent creative judgment and an audience-first mindset

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, digital media or related field preferred; or equivalent experience
Three or more years managing social media content, particularly Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to view data on a computer screen for long periods of time
Ability to regularly type on a keyboard
Ability to work some evenings, weekends, holidays as needed

The hiring process for this role will include a phone screen and a virtual or in-person panel interview. In some instances, additional panel interviews may take place. If you need reasonable accommodation during the job application or interview process, please contact us atjobs@kcts9.org.Salary Description$30.74 - $34.27

Life at Cascade Public Media

In January 2016, KCTS Television and Crosscut became Cascade Public Media. This nonprofit, community-licensed, publicly supported organization remains committed to supporting social and civic engagement, arts and culture and education and family initiatives.

KCTS 9, which first went on the air in 1954, delivers a wide variety of programs including drama, news, documentaries, science, kids programming and other PBS favorites.

Founded in 2007, Crosscut tells stories and provides context and analysis that helps people understand our fast-changing region and how they can be a part of shaping it for the better.

Thrive Here & What We Value

Diversity in thought, experience, and personal background

Serving diverse community (ethnicity, class, culture, language, sexual orientation, disabilities)

Encouraging applications regardless of meeting all requirements

Competitive benefits for team members working 20+ hours a week

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Social Media Marketing Specialist