Social Media Manager

Background Bloomberg Philanthropies works to create catalytic change across five areas of focus: arts and culture, education, the environment, government innovation, and public health. Our mission is to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. Our approach is rooted in Mike Bloomberg's unique experience and success across the field of business, government, and philanthropy. The Position As a member of our Social Media team, you will create and oversee compelling social media content that brings complex, nuanced work to life across platforms. This role works closely with internal and external partners to tell the story of Bloomberg Philanthropies' global impact. You will contribute to shaping our digital strategy by identifying trends, interpreting performance data, and proactively recommending content and platform opportunities. The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, 24/7 news and social media environment. This is an in‑person role based in New York City. Responsibilities Ideate and implement social media content for platforms including Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging channels that translates nuanced topics into engaging, platform‑appropriate storytelling. Draft, copyedit, and coordinate approval for social media scripts, captions, metadata, and community posts. Support launches, announcements, events, and other key moments with social and digital components. Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including photo/video, program communications, speechwriting, and events teams. Identify and proactively recommend digital trends, formats, and platform opportunities. Manage social media operations for @BloombergDotOrg accounts, including project planning, paid media coordination, and reporting. Work with external agencies and Social Media Team Lead to elevate Bloomberg Philanthropies' YouTube presence. Develop YouTube community posts, Shorts cutdowns, and thumbnails. Manage paid media strategy across all social media channels. Track and report paid and organic social media performance, create analytics reports, assess what’s working, and provide recommendations. Work closely with Social Media Team Lead to identify gaps and opportunities for Bloomberg Philanthropies' social media growth. Partner together to evaluate agency needs, analyze and make recommendations, and negotiate vendor scopes. Qualifications 8+ years of hands‑on social media experience. Bachelor's degree preferred. Demonstrated experience publishing and managing content across major social platforms. Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines. Ability to interpret social media metrics and translate data into actionable insights. Experience providing direction to agencies and collaborating across internal teams. Proficiency with standard workplace tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Accommodation Bloomberg Philanthropies provides reasonable adjustment/accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let us know if you require a reasonable adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable adjustment/accommodation include but are not limited to making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an adjustment/accommodation to apply for a job, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Bloomberg Philanthropies is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Philanthropies' policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Organization is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law (each, a "Protected Characteristic"). Bloomberg Philanthropies prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics. Benefits We’re proud to provide all full‑time employees with comprehensive healthcare coverage, as well as programs and services to help them and their families manage their health and well‑being. In addition to health, dental, and vision coverage, we offer disability and life insurance, a retirement savings plan (complete with a generous company match), and an array of wellness programs. We also have fitness and gym reimbursement, commuter savings programs, and discounts on products and services. The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Annual Salary Range $90,000 — $130,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr