Social Media Marketing Specialist Jobs

Social Media Marketing Specialist jobs are open across retail, healthcare, SaaS, agencies, and media companies, from entry-level coordinator to senior and lead roles, with specializations in content strategy, paid social, and community management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles322+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmbo Properties
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type58% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Silver Dollar City - Marketing, Social Media Manager & Content Team Lead (Exempt)
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Silver Dollar City - Marketing, Social Media Manager & Content Team Lead (Exempt)
Silver Dollar City
Branson, Missouri
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Product Marketing
Bachelor's degree in communications
1,001-5,000

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Community and Social Media Marketing Manager
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Community and Social Media Marketing Manager
Tim Moran Auto Group
Hemet, California
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
$20 - $30/hr
On-Site

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Social Media and Marketing Manager
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Social Media and Marketing Manager
Dreamy Children's Center
Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
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Social Media & Marketing Content Manager
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Social Media & Marketing Content Manager
Wicked Bastard Cycles
Fort Worth, Texas
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$18 - $24/hr
Hybrid

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Social Media Marketing Manager (Hybrid from NY or WI)
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Social Media Marketing Manager (Hybrid from NY or WI)
Lands' End
New York, New York
IT Support & Systems Administration
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$90k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications
5,001-10,000

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Social Media Marketing Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Ambo Properties
Ambo Properties4 open roles
Essential HealthCare Solutions
Essential HealthCare Solutions3 open roles
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EuroConcepts2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Automotive
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in social media marketing specialist jobs.

  • Proven experience managing brand accounts on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and X
  • Proficiency in social media scheduling and analytics tools such as Sprout Social or Hootsuite
  • Demonstrated ability to create and edit short-form video content for organic and paid channels
  • Experience interpreting performance data and preparing regular reporting for stakeholders
  • Familiarity with paid social advertising, including campaign setup, targeting, and optimization
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Tips for Your Social Media Marketing Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to platform depth

Hiring managers scan for platform-specific experience, not just general social media familiarity. Call out the exact platforms you've managed, the content formats you've produced, and the types of accounts you've grown, whether brand pages, creator accounts, or B2B profiles.

Build a portfolio with real performance data

A portfolio without metrics rarely moves past the first screen. Include screenshots of posts alongside reach, engagement rate, or follower growth numbers from your actual accounts. Showing what worked and why separates you from candidates who only list responsibilities.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists social media marketing specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by content format specialty

Job postings split between short-form video, static creative, and written content roles more than most candidates realize. Read descriptions carefully for phrases like 'Reels-first strategy' or 'long-form editorial' so you apply to openings that match your actual production strengths.

Prepare to discuss a campaign that underperformed

Interviewers routinely ask what you'd do differently on a past campaign. Walk into the interview with a specific example ready, including what the goal was, what the numbers showed, and what you actually changed afterward. This signals analytical thinking, not just execution.

Negotiate using platform-certified skill premiums

Meta Blueprint certification, TikTok for Business credentials, and paid social specializations are negotiating points, not just resume decorations. If the role involves ad management, cite your certifications directly when discussing compensation and be ready to explain what each one qualifies you to do.

Social Media Marketing Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most social media marketing specialists?

The companies hiring the most social media marketing specialists right now include Ambo Properties, Essential HealthCare Solutions, and EuroConcepts, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated in consumer brands, digital agencies, and mid-market SaaS companies expanding their organic presence.

How many social media marketing specialist jobs are remote?

About 42% of social media marketing specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible marketing roles available. Content strategy, community management, and analytics-focused positions tend to offer the highest remote availability, while roles tied to live events or in-house content studios are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a social media marketing specialist?

Start by building hands-on experience managing real accounts, whether for a student organization, a freelance client, or your own project, so you have measurable results to show. Develop fluency in at least two major platforms, learn the basics of paid social advertising, and earn a recognized certification such as Meta Blueprint. Pair that with a portfolio showing content performance data and you're competitive for entry-level openings.

Can you get hired as a social media marketing specialist without much experience?

Yes, but you'll need to substitute formal experience with demonstrated results from self-directed work. Manage social accounts for a nonprofit, local business, or personal brand and document the growth. Internships at agencies or in-house marketing teams are another direct path. Employers hiring at the entry level focus on platform fluency, a basic understanding of analytics, and evidence that you've actually run content calendars and published consistently.

What does the social media marketing specialist interview process look like?

Most processes involve a recruiter screen, a hiring manager interview focused on past campaign work, and a practical skills assessment, typically a take-home content brief or a mock content calendar. You'll usually be asked to walk through a past campaign with performance data, explain how you handled a content failure, and demonstrate your approach to platform algorithm changes. Final rounds often include a meeting with the broader marketing or brand team.

Where can I find and apply to social media marketing specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to social media marketing specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your platform experience, seniority level, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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