Social Media Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Social Media role at Nc. Wake County · full-time · $50,088–$87,654 base.
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What you'll do
- Plan and publish content across social platforms to inform residents, build engagement and spotlight agriculture and department initiatives
- Create visual materials, including graphics and videos, for the department’s digital channels
- Track audience responses and assess social media engagement to guide reach strategies
- Support communications, special events and public questions, including work tied to the N.C. State Fair
What you bring
- A communications-related degree plus two years in communications, public relations or publicity, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
- Experience running professional social accounts and shaping strategies using reach and engagement results
- Skill with Adobe Creative Suite or Canva, plus strong writing and editing using standard English and AP style
- Documented writing work on agriculture, food or public events
Who this fits
This manager-level role suits someone who can combine social strategy, visual content production and precise writing. You’ll also need to organize competing projects and maintain Excel databases. The hiring process includes a written test during the interview.
From the employer
Agency
Dept of Agriculture , Consumer ServicesDivision
Agriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification Title
Information & Communications Spec II (S)Position Number
60011473Grade
NC13About Us
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
Description of Work
Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.Manage and develop digital communications and social media content for the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Oversee content creation, planning, and posting across multiple social media platforms to increase public awareness, educate and engage citizens, and highlight agriculture and departmental initiatives. Create graphics, videos, and other visual content; monitor audience engagement; and assist with communications, special events, and public inquiries, including the N.C. State Fair and other departmental programs.
A written test will be given to candidates during the interview.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $50,088 - $87,654
- Demonstrated experience managing professional social media accounts (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Tik-Tok) and developing strategies for optimizing reach, which includes developing comprehensive social media strategies and analyzing and measuring social media engagement.
- Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva to create and edit digital content.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, manage multiple projects at one time, prioritize tasks effectively and maintain Excel databases.
- Demonstrated ability to write according to correct English usage and Associated Press style and ability to edit and analyze information prepared by others.
- Documented expertise in writing about agriculture, food or public events (examples include news releases, columns, speeches and blog posts).
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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.
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* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *
Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Lori Lynnette ReedRecruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov
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