Social Media Specialist, Strategy & Initiatives
Job DescriptionAre you a strategic thinker with a passion for social media innovation and consumer engagement? This Social Media Specialist will help shape how beloved, iconic brands connect with their audiences through strategic social initiatives, partnership opportunities, and community-driven activations!
The KCNA Social Media team is seeking a highly strategic and trend-savvy Social Media Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who understands the social media landscape at a strategic level, excels at building & fostering brand love through tactical audience engagement, and thrives in coordinating cross-platform campaigns. You'll be responsible for developing engagement & content strategies in partnership with Social Content Creators and the Sr. Social Media Manager to whom you will report, sourcing partnership opportunities with other brands & creators, and executing bespoke initiatives that drive meaningful consumer connections. Your work will directly influence how consumers experience and engage with our brands through strategic social initiatives, transforming customers into fans and fans into brand champions.
The Social Media Specialist will bring to life the KCNA social media approach of assigned brands by developing and executing strategic social initiatives with efficiency and excellence. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, agency partners, and other members of the social media team, gaining exposure to integrated marketing strategies and the latest in digital innovation, while supporting internal brand teams to ensure strategic consistency and cultivate strong social brand presence.
In this role, you will:
Strategy Development & Implementation (40%)
Develop dynamic, day-to-day social media strategies for creative content, audience engagement, and platform optimization
Create strategic recommendations for consumer engagement initiatives and social media platform opportunities
Ensure brand voice & strategic consistency across always-on content pipeline, campaigns & initiatives
Consult on performance analytics and reporting in collaboration with Social Media Analysts, managing the validation of content & audience strategies
Stay ahead of social trends, platform innovations, and emerging formats & channels to inform strategic recommendations, including Generative AI & AI-assisted content production
Community, Brand & Retailer Initiatives (40%)
Coordinate and execute community-driven initiatives across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, including surprise & delight and other gifting, brand advocacy programs, and brand partnerships
Manage brand & retailer co-creation initiatives, including outreach, concept development, and production management
Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to ensure campaign alignment with brand strategy and goals
Agile Opportunity Discovery (20%)
Identify novel opportunities for rich consumer engagement including product gifting, surprise & delight initiatives, and creator partnerships
Support the agile & reactive content production framework through social listening (i.e. mining comments, identifying category-relevant opportunities, competitor- & trend-jacking, etc.), strategic approach, and creative coordination in partnership with Social Content Creators
Research, evaluate, and recommend proactive brand, retailer & creator collaboration opportunities, supporting coordination efforts when necessary
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we9re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you9ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our professional roles, you9ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field preferred
At least 3 years of experience in social media strategy and campaign execution
Experience in social strategy development beyond content creation
Experience in community management and consumer engagement initiatives
Strong understanding of partnership coordination and creator collaboration
Deep understanding of social media platforms, trends, and strategic best practices
Experience with social media management tools (Sprinklr preferred)
Excellent communication and project coordination skills
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you9d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see .
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
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Salary Range: 87,760 6 103,680 USDAt Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.
Primary LocationChicago Commercial Center
Additional LocationsWorker TypeEmployee
Worker Sub-TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time