Social Media Lead

KBR, Inc. • Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR. Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. KBR is hiring a Social Media Lead to support the Communications and Outreach team at the US Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Are you a social media pro with a sharp eye for visuals and a talent for crafting the perfect message? If so, we’ve got the role for you! Help us craft content that showcases the impact of EROS science and the Landsat Program—helping land managers and disaster response teams make informed decisions to protect lives, property and our communities. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and a team-first mindset—and we value initiative and independent work. To excel here, bring the curiosity of a journalist, the strategy of a marketer, and a genuine love of science.

Requirements

• Education: BS in Communications, Journalism, or Marketing
• Experience: 7-10 years relevant experience
• Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential
• Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access

Nice To Haves

• Journalistic copywriting and an eye for visual storytelling (images, graphics, short-form video).
• Experience curating, packaging, and managing content across platforms (e.g., X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) to meet audience expectations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media tools; experience with analytics is preferred.
• An appreciation for Earth sciences and familiarity with Landsat or remote sensing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule content across social platforms, develop editorial calendars, and maintain a consistent, mission-aligned voice and visual style.
• Monitor platforms and conversations to identify engagement opportunities.
• Stay current on EROS Center and science project developments to pitch fresh ideas and translate complex topics into accessible, compelling content.
• Report on performance (reach, engagement, click-throughs) and provide insights to optimize content.
• Adapt writing styles across technical, journalistic, and creative formats to meet audience expectations.
• Produce project e-newsletters.
• Collaborate closely with the supervisor and teammates to identify priorities and content needs.
• Ensure compliance with plain-language best practices and USGS digital standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.
• We support career advancement through professional training and development.

What This Job Offers

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