Social Media Manager

About The Role

The Oklahoma Historical Society is looking for a social media manager to help share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. The ideal candidate will be a creative person who can help elevate our presence on Facebook, Instagram, and X. The social media manager will also maintain updated records for all agency social media accounts and perform other job duties as assigned. The position will be part of the Communications Division and report to the director of communications.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in social media management
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop or Canva
• Basic video editing skills
• Knowledge of digital accessibility guidelines
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed, including evenings and weekends
  
  

Responsibilities

• Manage Oklahoma Historical Society social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X
• Create original and compelling content, publish posts, moderate comments, respond to direct messages, block spam/bot users, and interact with the community on social media
• Create and post original content for Facebook and Instagram Reels
• Develop an ongoing social media calendar and schedule posts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X
• Stay up to date on social media trends
• Provide social media best practices resources to support OHS sites statewide
• Respond to inquiries and assist OHS staff with their work on social media
• Maintain and update records related to active and inactive agency social media accounts
• Attend OHS events as needed to promote agency activities on social media
• Prepare reports containing OHS social media data to track key performance metrics like reach and engagement
• Review the OHS Social Media Policy annually and make updates as needed
• Plan and coordinate the annual #ExploreOHS Travel Contest
• Plan, launch, and manage paid social media advertising campaigns
• Provide support to the Communications Division and other agency programs as needed
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED plus a minimum of two years of work experience in social media, marketing, or a related field
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience in museums, libraries, and/or education
• Preference may be given to candidates with a knowledge of Oklahoma history, geography, and culture