Social Media Manager

King County • Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under Executive Zahilay’s leadership, King County is working to build a high-performing government that delivers results for residents. The Executive Office is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to lead the Executive’s digital presence and help communicate county priorities through engaging and accessible content. This role will develop social media strategy, create content, and support timely digital communications. Working closely with communications and policy teams, the Social Media Manager will help connect residents with the work of county government.

Requirements

• Experience managing social media or digital communications.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience creating digital content, including video and multimedia.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and engaging way.
• Strong judgment and the ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and managing multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with analytics and using data to improve performance.
• Commitment to accessibility and communicating with diverse communities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting executive communications, public figures, government, high-visibility organizations, or digital creator and influencer partnerships is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a social media strategy aligned with the Executive’s priorities and communications goals.
• Create and publish digital content across social media platforms, including video and visual storytelling.
• Translate county programs, policies, and priorities into clear and engaging content.
• Partner with communications, policy, and community engagement teams to support coordinated messaging.
• Support communications during breaking news, emerging issues, and high-profile moments.
• Foster community engagement and help manage conversations across digital platforms.
• Monitor social media performance and use audience insights to improve content and strategy.
• Explore new platforms, formats, and digital trends to strengthen engagement and reach.
• Ensure content meets accessibility standards and complies with legal and public records requirements.

Benefits

• This is a rare opportunity to shape how King County delivers for its residents.
• The King County Executive Office serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact.
• As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and frugal stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve.
• We will work in the office at least three days a week to foster connection and responsiveness, arrive prepared and on time, and structure meetings with clear goals and next steps.
• Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed