Social Media Specialist
Coral Gardeners · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $60,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Execute social media strategy across multiple platforms.
- Grow follower base and engagement.
- Manage online community interactions.
- Stay updated on social media trends.
- Report on performance and provide insights.
About the role
About Coral Gardeners
Coral Gardeners is a global organization with operations in French Polynesia, Fiji, and Thailand, on a mission to restore the world’s coral reefs by combining cutting-edge science with an unconventional, community-driven approach.The Job
Under the supervision of the Chief Communications Officer, the Social Media Specialist executes and continuously improves Coral Gardeners' social media strategy across all channels. This role is key to telling the story of the reef and driving engagement around coral conservation. This role currently reports directly to the CCO, within a growing team.Responsibilities
- Execute and continuously improve the social media strategy; ideate and publish content across all social channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc).
- Grow followers and engagement across social media to bring more people into the movement.
- Handle community management across all platforms, monitoring conversations and engaging authentically with the community.
- Proactively stay up to date with social media trends, algorithm changes, and industry best practices — and identify quick-turnaround opportunities.
- Collaborate with the creative team to ensure cohesive execution of content.
- Ensure all social media content is aligned with brand guidelines and visual identity.
- Champion Coral Gardeners' tone of voice and craft engaging copy for social media content.
- Develop performance reports with recommendations to optimize content and strategy, and share insights with the CCO.
Requirements
- Fluency in both English and French is mandatory.
- Passionate about impact-driven storytelling and ocean conservation.
- Highly creative with great attention to detail.
- Strategic thinker who enjoys developing new ideas.
- Genuinely nice human being — good vibes only policy.
- Highly motivated with a strong team spirit.
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
- This position is available both part-time and full-time.
- This is a fully remote role open to candidates based in time zones ranging from the US East Coast to Australia (UTC-5 to UTC+11).
- Candidates must be willing to travel to our Global Headquarters in Moorea, French Polynesia, for at least 2 months per year.
Personal Qualifications
- At least 3 years of proven work experience in social media.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
- Passion for social media, digital trends, and content creation.
- Excellent communication and copywriting skills in English.
- Strong knowledge of social media platforms, algorithms, and analytics tools.
- Knowledge of or passion for ocean conservation is a strong bonus.
Key skills/competency
- Social Media Strategy
- Content Creation
- Community Management
- Social Media Analytics
- Copywriting
- Brand Guidelines
- Digital Trends
- Ocean Conservation
- Storytelling
- Teamwork
Skills & topics
- Social Media Specialist
- Social Media Strategy
- Content Creation
- Community Management
- TikTok
- YouTube
- Digital Marketing
- Ocean Conservation
- Nonprofit
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight social media success, content creation, and conservation passion.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your French/English fluency and strategic thinking for Coral Gardeners.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include examples of impactful social media campaigns and community engagement.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss social media trends and your vision for reef conservation.
Technical preparation
Master social media analytics tools.,Develop content calendars and posting schedules.,Practice creating engaging short-form video.,Familiarize yourself with conservation messaging.
Behavioral questions
Describe a successful social media campaign.,How do you handle negative community feedback?,How do you stay updated on social trends?,Why are you passionate about ocean conservation?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Social Media Specialist role at Coral Gardeners?
- The Social Media Specialist position is a fully remote role. However, candidates must be willing to travel to Coral Gardeners' Global Headquarters in Moorea, French Polynesia, for at least 2 months per year.
- What are the language requirements for the Social Media Specialist position?
- Fluency in both English and French is mandatory for the Social Media Specialist role at Coral Gardeners.
- Is the Social Media Specialist role at Coral Gardeners full-time or part-time?
- This position is available as both a part-time and full-time role, offering flexibility to candidates.
- What kind of experience is required for the Social Media Specialist role?
- The Social Media Specialist role requires at least 3 years of proven work experience in social media, a Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field, and strong knowledge of social media platforms and analytics tools.
- Does Coral Gardeners require travel for the Social Media Specialist position?
- Yes, candidates for the Social Media Specialist role must be willing to travel to our Global Headquarters in Moorea, French Polynesia, for at least 2 months per year.
- What time zones are considered for the remote Social Media Specialist role?
- The remote Social Media Specialist role is open to candidates based in time zones ranging from the US East Coast to Australia (UTC-5 to UTC+11).
- Is a passion for ocean conservation necessary for the Social Media Specialist role?
- While a passion for impact-driven storytelling and ocean conservation is highly valued, knowledge of or passion for ocean conservation is considered a strong bonus for the Social Media Specialist role.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Social Media Specialist at Coral Gardeners?
- Key responsibilities include executing and improving the social media strategy, creating and publishing content, growing followers and engagement, managing community interactions, and developing performance reports.