Jr. Paid Social Media Marketing Specialist
About The Position
WebFX is hiring an entry-level specialist for its Social Media team. The role is suited to a candidate with a bachelor's degree or an upcoming degree, strong academic performance, and an interest in social media and client relationship-building. Related experience is welcome but not required; WebFX provides training. The specialist manages paid social and online media campaigns for clients, develops client-specific social strategies, serves as a direct point of contact for a dedicated client list, analyzes campaign data, prepares monthly reports, and conducts marketing research. The position is fully in-office at WebFX's riverside campus in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The schedule allows employees to start between 8 and 10 a.m. Compensation is $44,000–$46,500, potentially higher based on work experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any major, or be an upcoming graduate.
- GPA of 3.4 or above.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer service experience in any industry.
- Presentation skills.
- Analytical and research skills.
- Professional, dependable, and self-motivated approach to work.
- Ability to take pride in work and strive for high-quality results.
- Ability to work with urgency and proactively solve problems.
- Interest in continued learning and developing skills.
- Ability to think creatively and analytically and use data to make decisions.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in any field, such as a part-time job, summer job, or internship.
- Blogging experience.
- Experience managing social media or a website for an organization.
- Experience with Excel or Google Suite.
- Familiarity with AI tools.
- Familiarity with Google Analytics.
- Basic HTML or image-editing skills.
- Interest in the web and keeping up with new technology.
Responsibilities
- Manage paid social and online media advertising campaigns for clients.
- Build a social strategy for each client based on its target audience and business goals.
- Serve as the direct point of contact for a dedicated list of clients, providing industry advice and recommendations.
- Build and maintain long-lasting client relationships based on trust and rapport.
- Analyze campaign performance data and prepare monthly reports.
- Refine clients' social strategies and action plans based on campaign findings.
- Interpret demographic data, buyer behaviors, market research, and other information to guide client strategies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive on-the-job training and career development, including foundational training and ongoing advanced training.
- Regular team Lunch-and-Learns in on-site training amenities.
- Merit-based promotions and clear career progression paths.
- Regular one-on-one manager check-ins to support career growth.
- Flexible start time between 8 and 10 a.m.
- Health, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, with HSA and FSA options and contribution matching.
- Company 401(k) matching up to 4%.
- Generous paid time off.
- New parent support and paw-ternity leave.
- Company-provided technology and equipment, including a tech setup valued at approximately $1,500 and a personal desk fund.
- 24/7 on-site gym and an employee wellness program, including a FitBit, fitness challenges, and a Headspace account.
- Complimentary coffee service, tea bar, pet-friendly office spaces, casual dress code, and catered meals.
- Charitable donation matching and local volunteer opportunities.
- Home buyer program, profit sharing, and green commute benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
