Social Media Analyst

GSD&M • Austin, TX

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

At GSD&M, we’re on a mission to build First & Only brands, meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. We’re able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. We’re humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because that’s what it takes to build and be First & Only.
DEPARTMENT: Media / Decision Sciences
REPORTS TO: Sr. Analytics Manager
TRAVEL: 0-5%
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
LOCATION: Austin
We are looking for a highly motivated Social Media Analyst to join our Decision Sciences practice, within our GSD&M Media department. The Decision Sciences team is a critical connector between our activation, creative, and social teams.
The Social Media Analyst will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining organic social media reporting. They will report to the Sr. Analytics Manager and work closely with stakeholders across the social media and account teams supporting clients. This role will play a critical part in translating performance data into actionable insights. They will also work collaboratively with the social media strategist to understand content objectives and engagement trends across multiple social platforms.

Requirements

• BA/BS required
• 0-2+ years of social media, data & analytics, or marketing analytics experience
• Self motivated with a strong record of academic and/or professional achievement
• Strong quantitative skills with proven ability to manage workstreams that involve data extraction, transformation, and analytics

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in social media analytic tools such as Sprinklr, Sprout or Khoros preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing and interpreting performance data from organic social campaigns to uncover actionable insights and strategic opportunities.
• Deliver projects independently and proactively communicate project progress or issues to the team.
• Ensure all client materials exceed expectations (content & quality) while meeting deadlines
• Manage tracking and reporting requirements, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure KPI alignment and proper implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level