Social Media Strategist

Description As a Social Media Strategist, you will be responsible for bringing the Homesteaders brand to life across social media through storytelling, engaging creative, and platform-specific content that strengths brand awareness, builds meaningful connections and supports business growth. Your role will include combining strategic thinking with hands on execution to create content that resonates with our external customers, internal employees, and industry stakeholders. You will develop and executive social content that supports marketing campaigns, generates engagement and amplifies the company's leadership. Your responsibilities will include Develop and execute engaging, platform-specific content for LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram that aligns with Homesteaders' brand, growth priorities and social media strategy. Create graphics, animations and short-form video using the Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva to enhance social content. Write compelling social media copy and partner with design team to create graphics that maximize engagement and effectively communicate key messages. Capture, edit and produce high-quality photo and video content, including short-form video optimized for social platforms. Identify emerging social media trends, platform updates and content opportunities, recommending creative ways to increase visibility, engagement and audience growth. Collaborate with team to support integrated campaigns, product launches, lead generation initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts. Develop social-first storytelling approaches that elevate Homesteaders' thought leadership, customer success stories, company culture and industry expertise. Monitor social media performance and prepare regular reporting on content effectiveness, audience engagement and campaign performance. Use insights to continually optimize future content. Utilize AI tools to enhance content ideation, copy development, creative production and workflow efficiency while maintaining the integrity and voice of the Homesteaders brand. Coordinate content capture at company events, customer meetings, conferences and other activities to build a library of authentic social media assets. Monitor comments, conversations and engagement opportunities, partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and appropriate responses when needed. Requirements Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations or a related field. 3+ years of professional experience managing social media for a corporate brand, agency or organization. Demonstrated experience creating high-performing social media content across multiple platforms. Experience writing compelling social media copy tailored to different audiences and platforms. Experience capturing and editing photography and short-form video for digital channels. Demonstrated understanding of and/or proficiency with the following applications and platforms: Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, HubSpot, AI Platforms, Microsoft Office Products. Pay and Benefits Summary Our benefits include: An excellent schedule - office closes at 1 p.m. every Friday Annual profit sharing 401(k) with company match with discretionary contribution Company-sponsored group medical and dental insurance Company-paid life insurance Company-paid long-term disability Hybrid work environment Paid holidays Generous vacation time and sick leave Paid parental leave Casual dress year-round Professional membership and licensing dues reimbursement Tuition reimbursement About Homesteaders Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Founded in 1906, Homesteaders is known for secure preneed funding and innovative solutions that help funeral and end-of-life professionals and consumers connect with each other. We are currently hiring in AL, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MI, MS, MT, NC, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr