Social Media Manager Jobs in Tennessee

Social Media Manager jobs in Tennessee concentrate in healthcare, music and entertainment, retail, and higher education, with the Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville metros driving the bulk of hiring at levels from coordinator to director. Employers like HCA Healthcare, FedEx, and Pilot Flying J maintain active in-house marketing teams that regularly post for social media roles. The most in-demand specialties across the state are content strategy, paid social, and community management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerField & Stream
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring12
Work type44% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Social Media & Marketing Manager
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Social Media & Marketing Manager
Rawso Constructors
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
$65k - $80k/yr
No degree
51-200

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Digital Marketing & Social Media Specialist
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Digital Marketing & Social Media Specialist
DF Co
Knoxville, Tennessee
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$46k - $56k/yr
On-Site

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Social Media Advisor
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Social Media Advisor
Cirrus Aircraft
Alcoa, Tennessee
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$58k.75 - $88k.12/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in communications

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Social Media/ Marketing Manager
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Social Media/ Marketing Manager
Beaman Toyota
Nashville, Tennessee
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
On-Site

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Part-Time Videographer / Social Media Content Creator
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Part-Time Videographer / Social Media Content Creator
NORTHSIDE FAMILY DENTISTRY
Cookeville, Tennessee
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production

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Social Media Manager Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
14 jobs
Knoxville
7 jobs
Memphis
2 jobs
Chattanooga
2 jobs
Alcoa
1 job
Bristol
1 job
Franklin
1 job
Gallatin
1 job
Ooltewah
1 job

Social Media Manager Job Market in Tennessee

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

Who's Hiring

Field & Stream2 open roles
DF1 open role
DrHouse1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Tennessee Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
  • Demonstrated portfolio of organic and paid social campaigns across major platforms
  • Proficiency with social media management tools such as Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or later
  • Experience creating and editing short-form video content for Instagram Reels and TikTok
  • Familiarity with social analytics dashboards and the ability to translate data into strategy
  • Strong copywriting skills with experience adapting brand voice across multiple channels

Social Media Manager Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a social media manager in Tennessee?

Social media management is not a licensed profession in Tennessee, so there is no state board or required credential to practice. Most Tennessee employers expect a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, plus a portfolio of real campaigns. Certifications from Meta Blueprint or Google Analytics strengthen applications. Building experience through internships with Nashville agencies, Memphis nonprofits, or Knoxville-area brands is a common and effective entry path.

How much do social media managers make in Tennessee?

Social media managers in Tennessee earn a median of about $69,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $39,480 for the lowest 10% to over $134,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire social media managers in Tennessee?

Employers hiring social media managers in Tennessee right now include Field & Stream, DF, and DrHouse, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's concentration of healthcare systems, logistics companies, and music-industry brands means in-house social teams are common across a wider range of employer types than in many other states.

Which Tennessee cities have the most social media manager jobs?

Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis account for the most social media manager openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because it is home to a dense cluster of corporate headquarters, healthcare systems, and a nationally prominent entertainment industry, while Memphis is anchored by major logistics and retail brands, and Knoxville reflects growth from the University of Tennessee and its surrounding business community.

Are there remote social media manager jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 56% of social media manager openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how naturally this role translates to distributed work. Content creation, community management, and reporting functions are the most consistently remote, while roles tied to event coverage or on-site brand activation tend to require a local presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is a marketing coordinator or communications assistant role at a Nashville agency, Memphis nonprofit, or university communications office, where social media responsibilities are included alongside broader duties. Large Tennessee healthcare employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center and regional hospital networks hire marketing associates who grow into dedicated social roles. Building a portfolio through volunteer or freelance work for local businesses, then pursuing a Meta Blueprint certification, gives candidates a measurable edge without prior full-time experience.

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

You can find and apply to social media manager jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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