Social Media Specialist
- Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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Application Deadline: 14 May 2025
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Department: Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC
Reporting To: Loughran, Maureen, SFR Director
Compensation: $69,923 - $90,898 / year
Description
OPEN DATE:
May 9, 2025 CLOSING DATE:
May 14, 2025 POSITION TYPE:
Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Trust Indefinite SCHEDULE:
Full Time DUTY LOCATION:
Washington, DC Position sensitivity and risk:
Example: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Open to all qualified applicants or Unit Only or SI Only What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants, and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). Conditions of Employment
Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated. Complete a Probationary Period. Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer. The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply. Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Overview
The position is located at the Smithsonian Institution, Under Secretary for Museums & Culture, Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage (CFCH), Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (SFR). The incumbent serves as Smithsonian Folkways Recordings’ social media specialist and participates in aspects of social media content production, coordination, and management to engage audiences and to expand knowledge of the recording label and its archives, and gain support for SFR’s mission and programs. Duties And Responsibilities
The incumbent researches, develops, and creates content for social media platforms managed by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (SFR) to promote and engage audiences with the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings content, including blog posts, articles, reports, text, video, and visual assets. Transforms information from SFR into content suitable for a social media format and audience. Monitors and researches trends and best practices in digital communications; makes recommendations on how to apply to SFR’s digital communications. Works with the social media team and SFR colleagues to contribute to social media strategy, tactics, campaigns, and plans. Contributes to social media toolkits and outreach tactics to collaborators, influencers, and other individuals and organizations. Monitors SFR social media landscape to surface quality content and identify inconsistencies. Drafts all text, captions, visual descriptions, and other accessibility components for social media posts and assets. Assists in the development and maintenance of a social media editorial calendar to proactively promote SFR content. Monitors the SFR social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) for brand reputation and key issues in coordination with the unit leadership. Performs customer service and community management on social media platforms and team resource email account; responds to questions and comments from users to promote engagement with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Maintains and updates customer service language bank and internal contact list. Contributes to and updates digital archive of evergreen social content for future repurposing. Works with the Marketing Specialist and senior SFR leadership to monitor, record, and analyze analytics data to report on social media activity and campaigns. Attends Smithsonian social media meetings, records notes, maintains unit social media manager contact list, and updates listserv subscriptions. Qualification Requirements
Knowledge of social media communication principles, techniques, methods, trends, and best practices. Knowledge of, and skill in the use of, social media platforms, posts, reports, blog posts, articles, and other materials that convey information to audiences of varying interests, concerning a range of subjects related to SFR. Knowledge of social media analytics and measurements to adjust content and promotions based on analytics. Knowledge of social media content development, including tactics for reaching, engaging, and growing target audiences, using features within Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Skill in conducting research to produce engaging social media content, consulting sources, interviewing subject matter experts, fact-checking, and editing to ensure quality. Skill in ongoing social media monitoring and reporting, including industry turbulence and rapid-response activities, to respond to incidents requiring engagement. Skill in representing an organization on social media using diplomacy and tact. Effective oral communication about social media content. Strong written communication skills for websites, blogs, social media, and reports. Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to U.S. higher education programs. Documentation is the applicant's responsibility. Any false statements may lead to rejection or termination. Resumes should include detailed work experience, dates, and hours worked per week. What To Expect Next: After the vacancy closes, resumes will be reviewed against requirements. Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. Relocation expenses are not paid. The Smithsonian provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact OHRTrustBranch@si.edu for assistance. Determinations are made case-by-case. More info: https://www.si.edu/oeesd The Smithsonian is an
Equal Opportunity Employer .
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You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
Department: Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC
Reporting To: Loughran, Maureen, SFR Director
Compensation: $69,923 - $90,898 / year
Description
OPEN DATE:
May 9, 2025 CLOSING DATE:
May 14, 2025 POSITION TYPE:
Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Trust Indefinite SCHEDULE:
Full Time DUTY LOCATION:
Washington, DC Position sensitivity and risk:
Example: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Open to all qualified applicants or Unit Only or SI Only What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants, and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). Conditions of Employment
Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated. Complete a Probationary Period. Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer. The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply. Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Overview
The position is located at the Smithsonian Institution, Under Secretary for Museums & Culture, Center for Folklife & Cultural Heritage (CFCH), Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (SFR). The incumbent serves as Smithsonian Folkways Recordings’ social media specialist and participates in aspects of social media content production, coordination, and management to engage audiences and to expand knowledge of the recording label and its archives, and gain support for SFR’s mission and programs. Duties And Responsibilities
The incumbent researches, develops, and creates content for social media platforms managed by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings (SFR) to promote and engage audiences with the Smithsonian Folkways Recordings content, including blog posts, articles, reports, text, video, and visual assets. Transforms information from SFR into content suitable for a social media format and audience. Monitors and researches trends and best practices in digital communications; makes recommendations on how to apply to SFR’s digital communications. Works with the social media team and SFR colleagues to contribute to social media strategy, tactics, campaigns, and plans. Contributes to social media toolkits and outreach tactics to collaborators, influencers, and other individuals and organizations. Monitors SFR social media landscape to surface quality content and identify inconsistencies. Drafts all text, captions, visual descriptions, and other accessibility components for social media posts and assets. Assists in the development and maintenance of a social media editorial calendar to proactively promote SFR content. Monitors the SFR social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) for brand reputation and key issues in coordination with the unit leadership. Performs customer service and community management on social media platforms and team resource email account; responds to questions and comments from users to promote engagement with Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. Maintains and updates customer service language bank and internal contact list. Contributes to and updates digital archive of evergreen social content for future repurposing. Works with the Marketing Specialist and senior SFR leadership to monitor, record, and analyze analytics data to report on social media activity and campaigns. Attends Smithsonian social media meetings, records notes, maintains unit social media manager contact list, and updates listserv subscriptions. Qualification Requirements
Knowledge of social media communication principles, techniques, methods, trends, and best practices. Knowledge of, and skill in the use of, social media platforms, posts, reports, blog posts, articles, and other materials that convey information to audiences of varying interests, concerning a range of subjects related to SFR. Knowledge of social media analytics and measurements to adjust content and promotions based on analytics. Knowledge of social media content development, including tactics for reaching, engaging, and growing target audiences, using features within Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Skill in conducting research to produce engaging social media content, consulting sources, interviewing subject matter experts, fact-checking, and editing to ensure quality. Skill in ongoing social media monitoring and reporting, including industry turbulence and rapid-response activities, to respond to incidents requiring engagement. Skill in representing an organization on social media using diplomacy and tact. Effective oral communication about social media content. Strong written communication skills for websites, blogs, social media, and reports. Education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed equivalent to U.S. higher education programs. Documentation is the applicant's responsibility. Any false statements may lead to rejection or termination. Resumes should include detailed work experience, dates, and hours worked per week. What To Expect Next: After the vacancy closes, resumes will be reviewed against requirements. Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. Relocation expenses are not paid. The Smithsonian provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Contact OHRTrustBranch@si.edu for assistance. Determinations are made case-by-case. More info: https://www.si.edu/oeesd The Smithsonian is an
Equal Opportunity Employer .
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