Social Media Specialist Jobs

Social Media Specialist jobs are open from entry-level to senior and director across media, retail, healthcare, nonprofits, and agencies, with specializations in content creation, paid social, and community management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,724+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerNational Automotive Training Academy
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type55% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Bienvivir All Inclusive Health
Social Media Analyst
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Bienvivir All Inclusive Health
New 9h ago
Social Media Analyst
Bienvivir All Inclusive Health
El Paso, Texas
Business Analysis
Content & Communications
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree

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Samsung Electronics
Director of Social Media and Culture (Onsite - Plano,TX)
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Samsung Electronics
New 11h ago
Director of Social Media and Culture (Onsite - Plano,TX)
Samsung Electronics
Plano, Texas
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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NUEVA ESPERANZA
Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
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NUEVA ESPERANZA
New 13h ago
Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
NUEVA ESPERANZA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Business Development
Business Strategy
Partnerships & Business Development
Bachelor of Science

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Patagonia
Mountain Sport Social Media Lead
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Patagonia
New 13h ago
Mountain Sport Social Media Lead
Patagonia
Ventura, California
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Social Media Management
Content Marketing
Communications
$105k/yr
Hybrid
None

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University of Utah
Social Media & Photography Intern
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University of Utah
New 15h ago
Social Media & Photography Intern
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Product Management
10,000+

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Social Media Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • National Automotive Training Academy
    National Automotive Training Academy14
  • XPO
    XPO7
  • PragerU
    PragerU7
  • Whatnot
    Whatnot7
  • Amazon
    Amazon7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software53
  • Retail26
  • Education24
  • Consulting & Professional Services21
  • Healthcare & Medical Services19

What Employers Look For

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

  • Demonstrated experience managing brand social media accounts across major platforms
  • Proficiency with social media scheduling and analytics tools
  • Ability to create and edit short-form video content independently
  • Strong written communication skills and familiarity with brand voice guidelines
  • Experience reading platform analytics and translating data into content decisions
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field

Tips for Your Social Media Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to each platform

Hiring managers read dozens of resumes that list the same platforms. Name the specific channels you managed, the content formats you produced, and what outcomes your work drove. Generic lists of platform names won't separate you from the pile.

Build a portfolio before you apply

Most social media specialist roles ask for work samples during screening, not after the offer. Prepare a short portfolio with three to five examples showing content you created, the brief behind each, and the result. Screenshots with context beat raw metrics alone.

Target openings by content format first

Job listings for social media specialists differ sharply by format focus: short-form video, static graphics, community moderation, or paid campaigns. Filter your search by the format you're strongest in so your application speaks directly to what the team actually needs.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Prepare real answers for the skills screen

Phone screens for this role almost always include questions about content calendars, scheduling tools, and how you've handled a post that underperformed. Prepare one specific story for each so you're not improvising on a live call with a recruiter.

Negotiate using channel-specific output data

Salary negotiation lands better when you reference the volume and complexity of the work: how many accounts you managed, how often you published, and what paid social budget you handled. Those details frame your rate around scope, not just your title.

Social Media Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most social media specialists?

National Automotive Training Academy, XPO, and PragerU are hiring the most social media specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Agency and media company roles tend to cluster in larger metro areas, while in-house brand roles are distributed more broadly.

How many social media specialist jobs are remote?

About 45% of social media specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible marketing roles. Content strategy, copywriting, and analytics-focused positions within the specialty tend to offer the most location flexibility, while community management and live event coverage roles are more likely to require an on-site presence.

How do you become a social media specialist?

Start by building hands-on experience managing accounts, even for a student organization, a freelance client, or your own content presence. Learn at least one scheduling and analytics tool well enough to pull and interpret reports. Develop a portfolio of real work samples, then apply to coordinator or junior specialist roles where you can grow into broader channel ownership.

Can you get a social media specialist job with little or no experience?

Entry-level social media specialist roles exist and regularly go to candidates without prior professional titles, but you still need demonstrated output. Employers want to see accounts you've grown, content you've produced, and results you can speak to, even if the work came from freelance projects, internships, or self-directed channels rather than a full-time job.

What does the social media specialist interview process look like?

Most hiring processes start with a recruiter phone screen covering your platform experience and content background, followed by a hiring manager interview focused on past campaigns and how you handle underperforming content. Many employers include a practical skills assessment asking you to draft a content calendar, write sample posts, or analyze a mock analytics report before a final round.

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

You can find and apply to social media specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level, content specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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