Social Media Specialist

Vast • Long Beach, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in LEO. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is seeking a Social Media Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the VP of Communications, the Social Media Specialist will work as a collaborative part of the Communications, Marketing, and Design team and be responsible for the day-to-day management of Vast’s social media platforms, including creating, planning, and implementing digital strategies that compliment business objectives and increase visibility across key target audiences. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of social media experience, specifically in creating socially native content.
• Experience maintaining and growing social audiences across multiple platforms.
• Creative and strategic thinker with high attention to detail, and process management skills.
• Well-versed in current and emerging social platforms.
• Experience conceptualizing and presenting big ideas and new formats.
• An eye for visual design and the ability to capture and curate best-in-class social content.
• Strong writing and editorial skills.
• Experience using social media tools.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent additional years of experience.
• Experience working in a startup environment or in tech.
• Experience distilling technical products and processes into simple, digestible bits of communication.
• Relentlessly curious and unwilling to settle for surface level understanding. Be ready to become an expert on all things Vast!
• Self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Passion for Vast and our mission.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the social media presence and activities for Vast.
• Advise internal business partners on effective use of social media, including paid and organic campaign strategy and design, content creation, execution, targeting to specific audiences/regions, and success measurement.
• Assist with day-to-day social activities (writing copy, coordinating assets, monitoring audience engagement, setting up paid opportunities), aligning closely Marketing and Brand team and other internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior leaders to develop and advise on LinkedIn presence and strategy, including editorial calendar management, execution, and analytics reporting.
• Aggregate analytics and reporting activities on a weekly and/or monthly basis for organic social media activities across all channels.
• Obtain necessary reviews and approvals for social media content to ensure regulatory and internal compliance.
• Manage social media content calendars.
• Monitor and protect the Vast’s online reputation, working with internal and external partners to track social media comments, brand sentiment, and activity within the online community.
• Partner with communications and compliance teams to ensure Vast’s social media policy and regulatory requirements are observed throughout the company.
• Constantly audit current social media channels and identify new channel opportunities and strategic partnerships with key influencers.

Benefits

• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
• We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees