The Phoenix New Times & V Digital Services is looking for a Social Media Specialist to lead the creative and strategic execution of social media for a diverse portfolio of clients. This is not an entry-level position. This role directly is responsible for ensuring our clients’ brands show up authentically and become impossible to ignore. Creativity Is Valued Here. We believe the best ideas can come from anyone. We encourage experimentation, new formats, and big thinking.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a portfolio of client accounts across multiple industries. From local businesses to regional and national brands, you'll have the opportunity to create content for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries and own client success.
- Create and guide high-quality, scroll-stopping content tailored to each brand’s voice and goals with different content strategies for each platform
- Deliver social strategies & content that drives meaningful business outcomes across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Google Business Profile, and Pinterest
- Identify trends and translate them into strategic opportunities for both B2C and B2B brands, turning trends and cultural moments into authentic opportunities for clients.
- Build relationships and serve as a trusted strategic advisor
- Explore and implement AI tools to improve content and ideation while maintaining creative integrity. We believe in a human-first approach to social. AI should enhance creativity, speed, and insight, not replace originality.
- Analyze content performance and turn insights into smarter strategies
- Collaborate with sales and leadership on audits, pitches, and growth initiatives
What Makes You a Great Fit
- You have an innate eye for content that stops people mid-scroll. You know what looks good, what feels right, and what earns attention. You are someone who understands that great social isn't built by following trends. It's built by setting them.
- You Have Great Creative Instincts. You understand content, design, storytelling, and audience behavior.
- You Think Strategically. You don't just ask, "What should we post?" You ask, "Why will this resonate, and what business outcome are we trying to achieve?"
- You have experience managing multiple brands, deadlines, and priorities without needing oversight.
- You study content beyond surface level. You understand why something works, what triggers engagement, and how to adapt trends authentically to different brands and audiences.
- You're Curious. You constantly study trends, platforms, creators, and emerging technologies because you genuinely love the craft.
- You Move Fast. You thrive in agency life, can juggle multiple priorities, and know how to maintain quality under pressure.
- You’re excited about the evolving role of AI in social media and understand how to leverage it as a tool without losing the human touch.
- You're Excited About What's Next. You understand that social media changes constantly and embrace innovation rather than fear it.
Experience We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of hands-on social media marketing experience, including managing multiple brands or business lines simultaneously
- Proven ability to maintain creative quality across high account volume
- Strong understanding of platform behavior, trends, and audience psychology
- Strong portfolio showcasing content creation across multiple brands and platforms
- Proficiency in Canva, Meta Business Suite, Google Workspace, and scheduling tools
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills across video, photo, and written formats
- Experience with paid social advertising, including campaign setup, audience targeting, optimization, and performance analysis is a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $55,000 - $70,000, based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, plus more!
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off PLUS 10 Paid Holidays per year
- Office work environment with a business casual atmosphere.
- A fast-moving, collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are valued
If you're passionate about social media, excited about the evolving role of AI as a tool to enhance human-first storytelling, and want to grow with a fast-paced marketing agency, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to [email protected]
Build the Future of Social Media With Us.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Social Media : 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85034 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85034: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
