Social Media Manager in Halifax, NS

Social Media Manager Job Description

A Social Media Manager is a dynamic and strategic professional responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing an organization's social media presence across various platforms. This role is crucial for enhancing brand awareness, fostering genuine community engagement, and ultimately driving business growth through compelling digital storytelling. The Social Media Manager requires a deep understanding of evolving social media algorithms, content creation best practices (including visual and video formats), and robust analytics to measure performance and optimize strategies. Typically, 3-5 years of experience in social media management, digital marketing, or a related field, along with a strong portfolio of successful campaigns, is expected. A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related discipline is often preferred, with proven expertise in understanding Canadian social media trends, audience demographics, and cultural nuances being a significant asset.

Typical social media manager duties:

Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies and content calendars aligned with brand and marketing objectives.

Create, curate, and schedule engaging multimedia content (text, images, video, stories) optimized for each platform.

Monitor social channels for trends, brand mentions, and community conversations, ensuring timely and appropriate engagement.

Analyze social media performance data, identify key insights, and provide regular reports on KPIs and ROI.

Manage paid social media campaigns, including audience targeting, budget allocation, and continuous optimization.

Stay current with new social media features, platform updates, and Canadian digital marketing regulations and best practices.

Collaborate with marketing, PR, and content teams to ensure consistent brand messaging and integrated campaign execution.

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Salary for Social Media Manager in Halifax, NS

68489 - 86721

Low

68489

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

79008

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

86721

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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