Social Media and Marketing Manager

Job Title: Social Media and Marketing Manager

Classification: Full-Time; Exempt

Compensation: $48,000 - $55,000

Benefits: Paid time off, health insurance, competitive retirement benefits to eligible employees with non-elective employer contribution and employer match up to 5%

Schedule: Min. 40 hours per week; will be required to work some evenings and weekends

Reports to: Vice President, Communications and External Affairs

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Social Media and Marketing Manager is a key member of the Marketing and Communications team, collaborating across departments in the creation of engaging content for AST’s external platforms. In addition, this position will support communications across the website, email marketing, and other collateral.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop strategic and creative storytelling concepts to grow AST’s audience and meet engagement goals.
• Create high-quality and engaging original content (images, video, copy) for AST’s external media channels including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Bloomberg Connects etc.
• Plan, schedule, publish, and monitor social media channels.
• Create data-driven and engaging marketing campaigns across social media channels.
• Write engaging copy/captions and respond to comments and messages with AST’s brand voice.
• Design graphics and collateral for use across platforms.
• Track content performance data and generate reports on reach, engagement, and growth as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest social media trends, platform/algorithm updates.
• Assist with influencer and user-generated content collaboration when needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the production of marketing materials, including email newsletters, flyers, and graphics.
• Help maintain Asia Society Texas’ website content, including event listings and event recaps.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1–3 years’ experience working in communications or for a nonprofit or cultural institution.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills. Experience with AP Style is a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office platforms.
• Photography/videography skills and editing.
• Familiarity with social media analytics tools including Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics etc.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Team player who collaborates well with colleagues and stakeholders; mature, diplomatic, and calm under pressure.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, creativity, and curiosity.
• Values diversity of thought, background, and perspective; welcoming to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while staying organized and maintaining attention to detail.
• Personal integrity, high ethical standards, and good judgment.
• Interest in new technologies and willingness to learn and implement new tools and ideas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable disabled people to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, is occasionally required to stand and walk, and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

RELOCATION:

Asia Society Texas Center does not provide compensation for interview travel or relocation expenses.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please email your cover letter and resume to: HRDept@asiasociety.org. Indicate job title in the subject line.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. No phone calls, please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Finalist will be required to provide three current references and complete a background check.

Asia Society Texas Center (ASTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. ASTC's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.