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Social Content Specialist

Rosemont, IL ยท Hybrid

$53K - $75K/yr

You'd rather create content than build a social calendar. * You are constantly spotting trends, stories, and content opportunities. * Your portfolio tells your story better than your resume. * You ...

As our Social & Editorial Content Strategist, you will shape how Maiden Home, and the creative leader behind the brand, show up across digital platforms. This role will lead the evolution of Maiden ...

As our Social & Editorial Content Strategist, you will shape how Maiden Home, and the creative leader behind the brand, show up across digital platforms. This role will lead the evolution of Maiden ...

Social Content Specialist

Rosemont, IL ยท On-site

$53K - $75K/yr

You'd rather create content than build a social calendar. * You are constantly spotting trends, stories, and content opportunities. * Your portfolio tells your story better than your resume. * You ...

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How much do social content jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for social content in the United States is $25.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $30.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a social content job?

Social content jobs involve creating, curating, and managing content specifically for social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Professionals in these roles develop strategies to engage audiences, increase brand awareness, and drive online interactions through posts, stories, videos, and other media. They often analyze trends and performance metrics to continually improve the effectiveness of their content. Social content jobs may include roles such as social media manager, content creator, or digital marketing specialist.

How does a social content professional typically collaborate with other teams within a company?

Social Content professionals often work closely with marketing, design, and customer support teams to ensure that posts align with brand messaging and campaign goals. Regular collaboration with graphic designers helps create visually appealing content, while interaction with marketing strategists ensures that all social posts support broader initiatives. Additionally, Social Content specialists may coordinate with product teams to highlight new launches and gather feedback from customer interactions, making cross-functional communication an essential part of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a social content specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Social Content Specialist, you need expertise in content creation, digital marketing, and a solid understanding of various social media platforms, often supported by a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social), analytics platforms, and graphic design software like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and strong written communication skills help differentiate top performers in engaging and growing online audiences. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively building brand presence, driving engagement, and achieving marketing objectives in a fast-changing digital environment.

What is the difference between Social Content vs Social Media Coordinator?

AspectSocial ContentSocial Media Coordinator
Primary RoleCreating, developing, and managing content for social media platformsManaging social media accounts, scheduling posts, and engaging with audiences
Skills & CertificationsContent creation, copywriting, basic graphic design, social media platforms knowledgeSocial media management tools, communication skills, analytics
Work EnvironmentContent teams, marketing departments, creative agenciesMarketing teams, social media teams, digital agencies
Industry UsageUsed across marketing, advertising, media companiesCommonly employed in marketing and communications departments

While both roles focus on social media, Social Content primarily involves creating engaging content, whereas a Social Media Coordinator manages the overall social media presence, including scheduling and audience interaction.

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Infographic showing various Social Content job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,018 per year, or $25.5 per hour.

Social Content Creator

Hearst Journalism Fellowship

Austin, TX โ€ข Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Social Content Creator, The Austin American-Statesman

The Austin American-Statesman is hiring a Social Content Creatorย to grow our various news products into household names, starting with Hook'em in time for the University of Texas football season.

The Social Content Creator is responsible for creating and executing a vision for various Statesman Instagram and TikTok accounts, such as Hook'Em, Austin360, some reporter handles and more. They'll work closely with our Audience Team and other newsroom departments to grow Statesman's off-platform reach. They will shoot, edit and post video that engages social users, including podcast clips. This position will sit on the Statesman's Audience Team. The ideal candidate will bring energy, social media best-practices and an entrepreneurial spirit to our best-in-class journalism.ย 

Responsibilities:

  • Create and execute a vision to grow audiences for Statesman brands on social media
  • Create a video content plan, shoot, edit and post video to Statesman social accounts
  • Identify user-generated content that enhances our storytelling and engages our social media audience. Work with reporters to obtain permission from users to modify and publish their content.ย 
  • Interact with social audience in a way that grows loyalty and enhances our brand
  • Shoot, edit and post our in-studio podcasts. Use best practices in cutting clips for social media
  • Create promotional touchpoints for our various products, so audiences grow across channels (social, newsletters, podcasts, etc.)
  • Comfortable being on cameraย 
  • Maintain high audio and visual standards and ensure content follows digital copyright laws
  • Maintain high journalistic standards, ensuring content is accurate, fair and reported without bias

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to grow a brand on social media
  • Experience with video editing, specifically vertical social video
  • Experience with shooting, editing and posting podcasts
  • Proficiency in Canva and Adobe products: Photoshop, Premiere, Auditionย 
  • Social-media native who enjoys keeping up and participating in trends
  • Demonstrated ability to experiment, and pivot when things aren't working
  • Team player who can rally colleagues around an idea
  • Able to learn new tools and tech independently and quickly
  • Able to consistently meet tight deadlines
  • Uses data to make strategic decisions. Experience with performance analytics tools like Google Analytics, Marfeel, Looker Studioย 
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, journalism or related fieldย 
  • 2+ years of professional experience in a similar role. Open to recent grads who have strong internship experience

The Austin American-Statesman (statesman.com) has been the leading source of news and information for Central Texas since 1871, serving a dynamic and fast-growing region anchored by the capital city of Texas. Austin is known for its vibrant tech industry, rich cultural heritage, influential government institutions and creative spirit. Since its acquisition by Hearst in 2025, the Statesman continues to operate with editorial independence while benefiting from Hearst's expansive journalistic and technological resources.

The Austin American-Statesman is a division of Hearst Newspapers (HNP).ย 
ย With 2,500 employees across the nation, HNP represents a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Houston Chronicle, San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union, marketing services businesses, and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.

At HNP, we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories - growing newsrooms, diversifying tools, evolving platforms - to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions, take action and be inspired.ย ย 

Be a part of something bigger - Your Headline Awaits.

Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at hnpemployment@hearst.com.ย  Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.

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