Social Media Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania

Social Media Manager jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with a growing cluster in Harrisburg, where employers like Comcast, UPMC, and Wawa have built in-house content and brand teams that hire across seniority levels from coordinator to director. The most in-demand specialties are paid social, content strategy, and community management, particularly for healthcare, retail, and media brands rooted in the state. Demand is strong year-round, making Pennsylvania one of the more active mid-Atlantic markets for this role. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles52
Top employerPenn State University
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring31
Work type52% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Social Media & Real Estate Marketing Specialist I Real Estate Office I Full Time I $18-23/hour
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Social Media & Real Estate Marketing Specialist I Real Estate Office I Full Time I $18-23/hour
Select Home Buyers
Lancaster County, PA
Content Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$18 - $23/hr
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Social Media & Real Estate Marketing Specialist I Real Estate Office I Full Time I $18-23/hour
Select Home Buyers
Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Content Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$18 - $23/hr
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Social Media Manager
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Social Media Manager
SEVEN MOUNTAINS MEDIA, LLC
State College, Pennsylvania
Content Marketing
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$35k - $50k/yr
201-500

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Social Media and Marketing Manager
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Social Media and Marketing Manager
City Spine and Injury Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications

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Social Media Manager Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Philadelphia
11 jobs
University Park
4 jobs
Pittsburgh
3 jobs
Sayre
2 jobs
Bensalem
2 jobs
Lansdale
2 jobs
Stroudsburg
2 jobs
Erie
1 job
Wayne
1 job

Social Media Manager Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Penn State University
Penn State University4 open roles
Anthropologie
Anthropologie2 open roles
Pencor Services
Pencor Services2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in social media manager jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field required
  • Demonstrated experience managing brand accounts across major social platforms
  • Proficiency with social media management tools such as Hootsuite or Sprout Social
  • Ability to analyze performance metrics and translate data into content decisions
  • Experience creating and editing short-form video content for organic and paid use
  • Strong written communication skills with a consistent and on-brand voice

Social Media Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a social media manager in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued license or certification to work as a social media manager. Most employers in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field, combined with a portfolio showing platform management and campaign results. Certifications from Meta Blueprint or HubSpot can strengthen an application, and many roles list platform-specific advertising credentials as a meaningful differentiator.

How much do social media managers make in Pennsylvania?

Social media managers in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $68,760 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $34,160 for the lowest 10% to over $128,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire social media managers in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania social media manager roles are posted by Penn State University, Anthropologie, and Pencor Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of healthcare systems, consumer brands, and regional media companies generates consistent demand for in-house social media talent throughout the year.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most social media manager jobs?

Philadelphia, University Park, and Pittsburgh account for the largest share of social media manager openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and consumer brands, while Pittsburgh's tech and healthcare sectors drive demand there, and Harrisburg's government agencies and regional associations generate a steady but smaller stream of openings.

Are there remote social media manager jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 48% of social media manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how naturally the work fits distributed teams. Content creation, scheduling, analytics, and community management are the functions most commonly done fully remote, while roles requiring on-site shoots or executive collaboration tend to require at least a hybrid arrangement.

How can I get hired as a social media manager in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a marketing coordinator or content coordinator role at a Pennsylvania-based healthcare system, university, or regional consumer brand, where social media is one part of a broader communications function. UPMC, Jefferson Health, and Penn Medicine all run structured marketing associate programs that bring in candidates without dedicated social experience. Building a portfolio through freelance work for local nonprofits or small businesses in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, combined with a Meta Blueprint or Google Digital Marketing certificate, gives early-career candidates a concrete edge in the Pennsylvania market.

Where can I find and apply to social media manager jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to social media manager jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is needed to see the listings.

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