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Social Media Manager

Office of External Relations, Stanford, California, United States

Communications

Post Date Aug 22, 2025

Requisition #

Main work location: Stanford historic campus

Schedule: Hybrid, at least 3 days per week on site

Position summary: Stanford's Office of University Communications is looking for a Social Media Manager to elevate the institution's teaching and research mission on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, X, Bluesky, and YouTube (7.7M combined followers). The Social Media Manager will develop and deliver original content on key channels and engage with collaborators, audiences, and influencers to drive interaction, spur advocacy, and broaden reach and impact. The Social Media Manager will report to the Senior Director of Channel Strategy and sit on a 14-person marketing and digital strategy team whose functions include content strategy and channel management, insights and analytics, video and photography, web technology, and more.

University Communications provides support and leadership in the planning, coordination, and implementation of strategic communications programs that promote Stanford University and its mission. University Communications is responsible for brand positioning and strategy; issues and reputation management; crisis communications; oversight of digital content and top-level web and social media platforms; media relations and news services; executive communications; and a campus video production studio. University Communications coordinates with communications professionals across the university, provides leadership to the Communications Working Group, and advises on communications policy with senior executive staff.

Core duties:

• Develop written and visual content for key social media channels

• Provide frequent live coverage of a wide range of campus events, often on evenings and weekends

• Produce original short-form video bringing campus culture, research insights, and the student experience to life for a range of audience segments

• Create optimized social posts from curated and archival content, leveraging AI tools responsibly for ideation and iteration

• Manage an editorial calendar and produce social content plans for major campus events (e.g., New Student Orientation, Commencement, Nobel Prize wins, etc.) as well as societal ones where Stanford people or research are involved (e.g., the Olympics)

• Partner with an executive communications team on social content for leadership accounts

• Engage with audiences, collaborators, and influencers to spur advocacy and broaden reach and impact of our digital content

• Track and report on performance and insights

• Monitor online conversation and trends and identify opportunities to advance Stanford's strategic messaging objectives

• Manage a suite of services, tools and platforms that facilitate creative production and account management and security

• Participate in issue-response and emergency communications and monitoring, as needed

• May hire, coach, and manage interns and freelancers

Education and experience:

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. A degree or experience in social media management or digital communications, marketing, or journalism preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Excellent writing and analytical skills

• Sound judgment; proven ability to push creatively while protecting brand and reputation

• Expertise in all aspects of social video production, including storyboarding, shooting, and editing

• Proficiency with AI tools to support ideation, content creation and iteration, data analysis, reporting, and more

• Knowledge of social platforms, and current and anticipated digital communication trends

• Experience with industry-standard tools used to conduct and support social media management

• Fluency in web- and app-based photo and video editing tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, InShot, CapCut, Edits, etc.)

• Hands-on experience with the administration of advertising and paid content promotion

• Demonstrated commitment to proactively solving problems and developing solutions

• Experience contributing to high-functioning teams

The successful candidate will have:

• An unshakeable technical foundation in writing and editing

• A love for-and deep understanding of-visual storytelling, with basic knowledge of the skills that facilitate channel-specific optimization of creative content

• The ability to work frequently outside of standard hours, including on evenings and weekends, to fully capture and convey the campus experience

• Comfort appearing on camera in social video content

• Skills to build and maintain a network of sources and collaborators to identify frequent, fruitful social-first storytelling opportunities across campus

• A commitment to journalistic principles of truth, fairness, and accuracy

• Demonstrated ability to compelling copy adhering to brand and style guidelines

• Creative hustle paired with impeccable organizational skills, time management, and follow-through

• An intuitive understanding of how to attract, grow, and engage digital audiences through organic and paid social, third-party advocacy, and content partnerships

• The ability to imagine and articulate how different channels might advance editorial strategies for a range of audience segments

• Tendency toward curiosity, collaboration, persistence, and problem solving

• Demonstrated commitment to tracking industry trends and staying abreast of platform changes, big and little

• Eagerness to analyze audience insights and prototype new creative and editorial approaches

• The ability to problem-solve and work independently to meet deadlines and capitalize on creative opportunities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, mature judgment, and diplomacy required to interact effectively with, and provide service to, manager, colleagues, and external stakeholders

• Knowledge of Stanford's culture and traditions a major plus

The expected pay range for this position is $119,029 - $138,578 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website ( provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Physical requirements:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks

• Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working conditions:

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends

• Must have the ability to be present on campus as needed, with the standard expectation of 3 days per week

Work standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable university policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting acontact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Job Code: 4224

• Employee Status: Regular

• Grade: I

• Requisition ID:

• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible

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• Portfolio of Work (Posts, Reels, Blogs, Captions)
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• Excellent writing skills
• Familiarity with LinkedIn
• Ability to work independently
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions
• Resourceful attitude and keen attention to detail

• Previous internship or experience in social media marketing

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with marketing goals.
• Create, curate, and manage published content (images, video, written) across all social platforms.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, conversations, and competitor activity.
• Engage with our online community, respond to comments and messages, and foster positive relationships.
• Plan and manage paid social media advertising campaigns, optimizing for performance.
• Analyze social media metrics and create reports on campaign effectiveness, reach, and engagement.
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Overview

Reporting to Intuit's VP, Brand Marketing, the Director, Social Media & Influencer will be a catalyst for change, leading all aspects of Intuit's social media presence and strategy. The role includes:

• Leading Intuit's overall social media and influencer strategy for Intuit branded social channels, aligning it with company-wide go-to-market programs and platform work.

• Developing a Center of Excellence (CoE) for social media and influencer strategy, including playbooks and best practices, to provide a fresh and holistic view across the company and optimize for performance and platform communication.

• Driving the transformation of Intuit's social presence from a corporate entity to a customer-facing platform, ensuring unity and communicating the benefits of the Intuit platform effectively.

• Managing and inspiring a high-performing social media team of 4-5 direct reports, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.

What you'll bring

Leadership Skills:

• Strong ability to execute with excellence and a drive towards delivering results.

• Strategic and analytical thinker with a customer-obsessed, data-driven approach.

• Ability to lead across a large global organization, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.

• Exceptional communication skills for crafting engaging content and transparent information sharing across departments and with external stakeholders.

• Proven experience leading and driving transformation and building best-in-class, engaged teams.

Experiences:

• 10-15 years of experience running and building social media programs for leading brands, demonstrating the ability to build programs from scratch at scale.

• Global experience with category-leading brands, ideally in fast-moving categories.

• Proven experience in brand transformation, launching, or shifting the perception of market-shaping products.

• Led and activated major go-to-market integrated campaigns across multiple channels.

• Excellence in social media marketing craft, including creative direction, cross-channel media, and brand positioning/architecture.

• Experience managing agencies and major partnerships, especially influencer and sports sponsorships.

Critical Skills:

• Transformational & Boundaryless Leadership: Ability to drive change while working across boundaries and fostering cross-functional relationships.

• Build a High-Performance Culture: Attract, energize, retain diverse talent, champion inclusion and innovation, and develop people.

• Domain Expertise - Brand Strategy & Social Media: Strong grasp of brand strategy and architecture, campaign development, partnerships, and cross-channel media experience, with a customer-back approach. Deep expertise in current trends and internet culture, prioritizing video creation on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

• Drive Winning Results: Allocate resources effectively, make fast data-driven decisions, and take extreme ownership for outcomes.

• Executional Excellence & Operational Planning: Experience with marketing operations and execution across a portfolio of product brands, with strategic skills to lead processes.

Suggested Software Proficiency:

• Expertise in tools and processes for creative assets and content workflows, including Photoshop, InDesign, CaptureOne, Premier, Final Cut Pro, and CapCut.

• Proficiency in social media analytics tools to monitor performance and extract actionable insights.

How you will lead

Intuit Social Media & Influencer Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of a robust, data-driven social media strategy meticulously aligned with Intuit's overarching business goals and brand objectives. This includes:

• Defining and executing Intuit's platform brand architecture across social media to create cohesive and seamless customer experiences, moving towards a branded house approach.

• Developing content strategy and execution across various platforms, ensuring brand consistency and compliance, with a strong emphasis on short-form video, live streams, Q&As, quizzes, and polls to maximize engagement.

• Overseeing the creation, curation, and distribution of engaging and trustworthy content, translating complex financial products into relatable narratives directly impacting user adoption and retention, especially critical in the financial services sector.

• Cultivating and amplifying authentic User-Generated Content (UGC) and influencer programs, including working with micro- and nano-influencers to build credibility and relatability through genuine human experiences.

Data-Driven Social Media Optimization: Leverage data, AI, and first-party insights to refine marketing strategies and drive measurable business impact. Includes:

• Monitoring social media metrics, conducting in-depth analysis of performance data, and preparing comprehensive reports, translating insights into actionable adjustments to strategies for improved engagement, reach, and Return on Investment (ROI).

• Utilizing Intuit's advanced analytics and AI technologies, including proprietary Generative AI Operating System (GenOS) and SMB MediaLabs' first-party data, for content optimization, advanced targeting, personalization, and predictive marketing.

• Contributing social data back into AI systems to foster continuous feedback loops for AI-driven optimization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Brand Stewardship: Collaborate extensively with key internal departments to ensure cohesive messaging and brand integrity. Includes:

• Partnering with internal teams such as marketing, PR, product, creative, HR, and sales to ensure cohesive messaging and alignment with broader business objectives and the Intuit employer brand.

• Actively monitoring and listening to online conversations about the brand, managing online reputation, and developing effective crisis management and response strategies for social media-related issues, adhering to strict compliance guidelines in the financial services sector.

• Ensuring brand consistency and compliance across all digital channels, deeply understanding Intuit's friendly, honest, optimistic, and conversational brand voice.

Strategic Vision & Innovation: Continuously monitor evolving social media trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to keep Intuit's social media strategies current and effective. Includes:

• Staying abreast of and strategically integrating emerging trends such as employee-generated content, video podcasts, social commerce, and private communities into Intuit's social media strategy.

• Demonstrating versatility with various social media channels and their unique audience behaviors, including LinkedIn for thought leadership, Facebook/Instagram for community engagement, Twitter/X for real-time updates, and TikTok for trend-driven content.

Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. The expected base pay range for this position is: Bay Area California $262,500.00 - 355,500.00New York $262,500.00 - 355,000.00This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits).Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Intuit will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements of local law.