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# Social Media Specialist

- **Company:** New York Road Runners
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $76,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Tools for Reporting
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2192df98a8b2e054

## About the Role

* 3-5 years of professional social media marketing experience required.
 * Demonstrated experience managing content calendars, cross-functional workflows, and multiple stakeholder requests.
 * Experience producing social media content, including photography, videography, and real-time event coverage.
 * Experience using social media management platforms, preferably Sprout Social.
 * Experience supporting partnership, sponsorship, or brand collaboration campaigns preferred.

Education & Certifications

 * Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Digital Media, or a related field.

Skills & Attributes

 * Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
 * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
 * Strong understanding of social media platforms, content strategy, and best practices.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
 * Experience with social media reporting tools preferred
 * Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
 * Comfortable working both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team.
 * Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

## Description

* Own and manage all NYRR social media calendars, serving as the primary coordinator for social planning across the organization.
 * Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure social content is aligned with marketing objectives, organizational priorities, and audience engagement goals.
 * Lead the development and execution of partner-related social media content and assets.
 * Create and publish engaging social content that informs, inspires, and supports NYRR participants and audiences.
 * Assist with photography, videography, and multimedia content production across social channels.
 * Provide live, on-site social media coverage during races, events, and community activations.
 * Write, edit, proofread, and optimize social media copy to ensure accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency.
 * Leverage social media best practices, platform trends, and audience data to continuously improve performance.
 * Utilize social media management and analytics tools to support publishing, reporting, and optimization efforts.
 * Manage team expenses and process monthly Concur expense reports.


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