Job Description

The social media strategist is responsible for driving social media strategy and coordinating campaign and day-to-day activity across all Avnet and subsidiary branded social media accounts. The social media strategist is on the front lines on Avnets global social media accounts and acts as our chief listener while supporting the various social media needs of designated business groups, including social media and marketing campaign managers around the world,

These activities may include the following as well as other duties as assigned:

* Coordinates global social media center of excellence for all Avnet branded and subsidiary accounts, including the social media campaign calendar, best practices for paid and organic programs, regional guidelines, metrics, reporting, monitoring, tools and support programs.
* Manages campaign planning, working with marketing managers and media buyer to recommend appropriate social media channels and tactics that align with strategic plans and best practices for paid and organic content. Appropriately briefs content and creative teams as needed and project manages completion of all necessary assets for campaigns and day-to-day content.
* Writes copy for social media posts, following best practices for inclusion of images, hash tags, etc. to build a strong following, generate a high level of engagement, and amplify our network.
* Manages scheduling and posting for all Avnet global social media accounts according to editorial calendar.
* Implements online listening strategy, coordinating responses to questions and feedback on all social media channels within 24 hours. Reports social media issue escalation and implements crisis communication as directed via social media.
* Drives Avnets social content curation strategy, including repurposing content from existing communities and user-generated content.
* Identifies key metrics and establishes tracking and reporting mechanisms across all accounts. Works with social media managers to deliver reports and strategic recommendations to leadership.
* Delivers reporting on overarching social media and community feedback and themes. Makes strategic recommendations based on data.
* Serves as Avnets internal expert and advocate for strategic social media
* Manages agency relationships as needed.

Work Experience:

* Typically 5+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education and Certification(s):

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Distinguishing Characteristics:

* 3+ years of experience in social media marketing, specifically managing social media programs in a global corporation, preferably with a hub and spoke regional business unit/franchise model
* Passion for and solid knowledge of social media, including both paid and organic
* Experience using social media management tools (preferably at the enterprise level)
* Strong writing and editing skills, including knowledge of AP style and writing for the web, and a flair for writing copy that evokes a strong community response.
* Sound judgment and commitment to editorial integrity
* Exceptional strategic thinking, project management and execution skills
* Portfolio of work demonstrates versatility across multiple formats
* Experience in B2B marketing and/or digital marketing
* Experience working in technology preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

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