Social Media Manager

Texas Children's Hospital • Houston, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

At Texas Children’s, we are committed to advancing hope, healing and healthier futures for children and families. The Social Media Manager plays a critical role in bringing our mission and brand to life across digital platforms through strategic storytelling, community engagement and innovative content development. This role is responsible for executing Texas Children’s social media strategy, managing day-to-day social media operations, overseeing content creation and fostering meaningful engagement with our audiences. The Manager will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Public Affairs and clinical teams to ensure consistent messaging, strengthen online communities and support enterprise reputation management efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Digital Media, Public Relations or a related field required.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in social media or digital communications required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of formal leadership experience required.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Strong leadership and team mentorship abilities.
• Knowledge of social listening, audience engagement and community management best practices.
• Experience with social media management, publishing and analytics tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge and experience leveraging AI tools and technologies in communications and content development.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute social media strategies aligned with enterprise goals for brand awareness, engagement and reputation.
• Manage daily operations across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and other emerging channels.
• Ensure consistency in voice, tone and visual identity across all digital platforms.
• Develop and publish engaging, audience-focused content across social media channels.
• Partner with internal teams to identify and share compelling stories featuring patients, clinicians, researchers and community impact initiatives.
• Collaborate with creative teams to develop video, photography and graphic assets.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand standards and maintains a high level of editorial quality.
• Manage audience engagement across social channels in a timely, professional and empathetic manner.
• Lead social listening efforts to monitor sentiment, identify trends and uncover actionable insights.
• Recommend solutions for sensitive issues and partner with Public Affairs on appropriate responses.
• Develop campaigns aligned with organizational priorities, awareness initiatives and key events.
• Provide real-time social media support for events, announcements and activations.
• Monitor and report on social media performance metrics including engagement, reach and audience growth.
• Use analytics and insights to optimize content strategy, timing and platform performance.
• May supervise or mentor junior team members, interns and agency partners.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Public Affairs and clinical teams to align messaging and communication priorities.

What This Job Offers

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