Social Media Strategist - Public Policy

Social Media Strategist - Public Policy 1312729

A leading University is seeking a Social Media Strategist. The ideal candidate has 5 years of relevant experience strongly preferred including knowledge of and experience in the field of public policy. The company offers a great work environment!

Social Media Strategist Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $40/hr
• Worksite: Leading University (Stanford, CA 94305 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, may require occasional work on evenings and weekends, 7 Month Assignment

Social Media Strategist Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience strongly preferred including knowledge of and experience in the field of public policy.
  
• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in the workforce, or combination of education and relevant experience required.
  
• Experience and understanding of effective ways for a public policy research center/think tank to use social media to reach target audiences.
• Experience leading highly-functioning teams.
• Excellent research skills with an ability to distill complicated policy issues in a way that appeals to social media audiences, as well as pulling from the library of Institutional research in relation to current policy debates/news issues.
• Ability to illustrate proven success with growing various social media audiences and increasing engagement.
• Knowledge of the web, technology, social platforms, current and future trends.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Interest in Public Policy, Political Science, and History is strongly recommended.
• Demonstrated problem solver.
• Ability to leverage current and future trends to help an organization succeed at the initiative level, for a specific group, team or unit.
• Ability to work independently to meet expected deadlines and schedules.