amfAR is looking for a Social Media Specialist in New York, United States. If you meet the requirements below, you will be eligible to apply via Digital Marketing Community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Organize and execute with the program communications manager and department vice president a long-range social media plan for promotion and publicity of amfAR initiatives, news, reports, and events.
• Create and implement social media programs that ensure appropriate messaging is executed online to support organizational goals, incorporating Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc.
• Cooperate with the program communications manager, develop and manage editorial calendar for organization’s social media channels.
• Lead content creation for ongoing social media communications, and optimize content plans to grow engaged social communities.
• Oversee and engage in organization-related online conversations, and respond to social media inquiries about online activities in a timely and courteous fashion.
• Improve and integrate influencer strategies into social media campaigns as applicable.
• Manage the collection and distribution of quantitative and qualitative analysis reports to the management team and the board.
• Supervise social media landscape industry trends, tools, and applications to recommend actions and next steps.
• Operate closely with programmatic and event staff to create integrated campaigns and conduct strategic social media outreach.
• Produce support to other team members in online promotions (such as Google AdWords campaigns and email marketing).

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of managing social media experience or platform or equivalent training and experience.
• Effective experience with global health media and knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues and policies preferred.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of social media platforms, content management, and production software.
• Deep knowledge of social metrics and tracking resources.
• Familiarity with common computer office applications.
• Strong written and oral communication, and good organizational skills.
• Creative writing and digital production capabilities a plus.
• Solid team collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-moving environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and travel both domestically and internationally.

About amfAR:

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.