Social Media Specialist

IIIIIIUS • Full-time • Fairfax County, Virginia, United States • $73,722 - $125,327 / year • 1w ago

Description

We’re currently hiring a Social Media Specialist to support an upcoming federal contract, working with our teams across federal, state, and local government client accounts. If you’re passionate about social media, analytics, and the positive impact they can have in solving challenges, we’d love to talk to you.

This position is remote, though candidates located on the U.S. East Coast are preferred.

The Company
ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference.

At ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world. Join our community of mission-driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists to challenge the status quo.

The Team
We are a team of digital communications strategists and specialists supporting federal, state, and local government client accounts. We work together to provide our clients with social media management, content writing, paid media support, social listening, metrics reporting, and training.

Location: This location will be remote within the United States.

What you’ll be doing:

Work closely with account teams to develop and execute social media plans and editorial calendars.
Create social media content, including copy, creative, and video for various platforms.
Schedule, publish, and monitor social media content using third-party software, ensuring timely distribution and managing responses.
Manage analytics for client programs and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
Manage a regular cadence of responses to comments on social media platforms.
Collaborate with creative, paid media, analytics, and client POCs to deliver integrated campaigns.
Stay up to date with social media trends and best practices.

What you must have:

Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to obtain and hold Public Trust.
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, media, or related field and at least four (4) years of relevant experience, OR at least two (2) years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree or higher in business, communications, media, or related field.

What we’d like you to have:

Experience working on federal government contracts or in a government communications setting.
Demonstrated ability to apply federal social media policies and guidelines, including compliance with the Plain Language Act and branding/visual identity standards.
Familiarity with analytics platforms (native and third-party such as Sprout Social, Brandwatch, or Hootsuite).

Prior experience on a social media team, public relations firm, or digital media agency.
Proficiency in graphic or video editing tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) to support rapid content needs.
Experience with paid social media campaign setup and optimization.
Familiarity with crisis communications and rapid response on social media.

Professional Skills:

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please email [email protected] and we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations. 

Read more about workplace discrimination rightsor our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$73,722.00 - $125,327.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)