Social Media Manager

Ekcm Open · verified Sep 24, 2026

Indianapolis Full-time Manager Social Media

At a glance

Mid-level Social Media role at Ekcm. Indianapolis · full-time.

Pay not stated Social Media Manager salary

RoleSocial Media

SeniorityManager

LocationIndianapolis

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 21, 2026 · 3d ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Set the direction for social media, managing channels, news delivery, and team leadership
Plan, produce, and measure content across social platforms with regional communicator partners
Turn complex subjects into clear stories that encourage community participation and reinforce the brand
Build the approach for timely news delivery and respond to communities in real time
Track social trends, current events, and platform changes while developing stakeholder relationships

What you bring

A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related discipline
Seven to ten years of relevant experience, including possible media work
A record of creating engaging news content by finding story ideas and sources
Working knowledge of analytics, publishing, content, and visual management tools
Capability across written, video, and photo content, plus customer service practices

Who this fits

This role suits a seasoned social media professional who can lead a team, guide strategy, and create content for patients, team members, job seekers, and communities. You will work hybrid from Fairbanks Hall in Indianapolis, with two to three office days each week and travel across the system as needed.

From the employer

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join Communications team in the role of Social Media Manager. This position will work a hybrid schedule, (2-3 days in office per week) and will be based at Fairbanks Hall in Indianapolis, IN however travel throughout our system will be required as needed.

Ready to lead the social media strategy for Indiana's largest healthcare system? IU Health is seeking an innovative and strategic Social Media Manager to oversee our growing social media presence, lead a talented team, and shape how we engage patients, team members, job seekers, and communities across the state. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned social media professional who thrives on developing impactful content, driving engagement, identifying emerging trends, and building a forward-thinking strategy, including expanding our presence on platforms like TikTok. Join us and help tell the stories that support IU Health's mission of improving the health of Hoosiers every day.

Minimum Candidate Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or related field required.
Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience, which may include experience working as part of the media.
Requires proven experience developing engaging news content, including the ability to seek out and form story ideas and sources.
Requires knowledge of analytics and publishing tools, content, and visual management systems, and best in class customer service practices.
Requires knowledge of written, video, and photo content development and best practices.
Helps shape how great communications work gets done at IU Health—through team leadership and development, identifying and implementing best practices, and contributing to the standards and approaches that make the entire team stronger.

Core Competencies

Serves as the strategic lead for IU Health Social Media.
Enhance the organization's reputation and brand awareness through team leadership, social media channel management and news delivery.
Owns the overall planning, creation and performance of content across all social platforms, including through partnership with regional communicators.
Translates complex topics into accessible content that supports community engagement and strengthens the system's brand.
Identifies and implements the strategy to deliver relevant news and real-time community management.
Develops relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders and contributors.
Delivers increased engagement, audience acquisition, and real-time community management.
Maintains an ongoing knowledge of current events, news, trends and the changes occurring in social media.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.