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Social Listening Analyst Location-Type: Remote Start Date Is: ASAP Duration: 12 Month Contract Compensation Range: 50-55$/hr W2 Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Must be authorized ...

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

Analyst, Paid Social

Cherry Hill, NJ · On-site

$40K - $75K/yr

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

Analyst, Paid Social

Chesterbrook, PA · On-site

$40K - $75K/yr

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

Analyst, Paid Social

Parsippany, NJ · On-site

$40K - $75K/yr

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

Analyst, Paid Social

Chesterbrook, PA · On-site

$40K - $75K/yr

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

Analyst, Paid Social

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$40K - $75K/yr

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

Analyst, Paid Social

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$40K - $75K/yr

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

Responsibilities include executing social media strategies, social listening, paid social advertising, reporting, and analysis. You will work alongside partner agencies and internal teams to ensure ...

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How much do social listening analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for social listening analyst in the United States is $72,953.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Social Listening Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, data interpretation abilities, and experience with social media platforms, often supported by a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Proficiency with social listening tools like Brandwatch, Sprout Social, or Talkwalker, as well as familiarity with data visualization and reporting software, is typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication are essential soft skills for turning insights into actionable recommendations. These competencies enable analysts to accurately monitor brand sentiment, inform strategy, and drive informed business decisions in a fast-moving digital landscape.

What is the difference between Social Listening Analyst vs Social Media Analyst?

AspectSocial Listening AnalystSocial Media Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Marketing, Communications, or related field; familiarity with social listening toolsBachelor's in Marketing, Communications, or related field; proficiency in social media analytics tools
Work EnvironmentFocus on monitoring and analyzing online conversations across platformsFocus on analyzing social media campaigns and engagement metrics
Employer & Industry UsageMarketing agencies, brands, PR firmsBrands, marketing agencies, media companies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding differences in social media data analysis rolesComparing social media data analysis roles

While both roles involve analyzing social media data, a Social Listening Analyst primarily monitors online conversations to gauge brand sentiment and trends, whereas a Social Media Analyst focuses on evaluating campaign performance and engagement metrics. The roles often overlap but serve different strategic purposes within marketing teams.

What does a social listening analyst do?

A Social Listening Analyst monitors and analyzes conversations, trends, and sentiment across social media and online platforms to provide insights for brands or organizations. They use specialized tools to track mentions, keywords, and emerging topics related to the company, competitors, or industry. Their findings help inform marketing strategies, manage brand reputation, and identify opportunities or risks in real time. Social Listening Analysts often collaborate with marketing, communications, and customer service teams to respond to audience needs and improve engagement.

How does a social listening analyst typically collaborate with marketing and customer service teams?

A Social Listening Analyst regularly works alongside marketing and customer service teams to share actionable insights from online conversations and sentiment analysis. By identifying trending topics, emerging issues, and brand mentions, they help marketers tailor campaigns and enable customer service to address concerns proactively. Frequent cross-departmental meetings and shared dashboards are common, ensuring all teams stay informed and can respond quickly to public feedback.
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Infographic showing various Social Listening Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, 10% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,953 per year, or $35.1 per hour.

Social Listening Analyst

Carnival Corporation

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Carnival Cruise Line rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 9 rated cruise lines


Job description


One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. We give our guests the Medallion Class experience others simply can't. The Love Boat promises something for everyone.
We are looking to hire a Social Listening Analyst. The Social Listening Analyst serves as a subject-matter expert for Princess Cruises' social listening and digital sentiment intelligence program. This role is responsible for defining, governing, and continuously optimizing how guest conversation, sentiment, and emerging risks are identified, evaluated, and interpreted across social and digital platforms. The Social Listening Analyst exercises independent judgment to determine the materiality, relevance, and business significance of guest sentiment trends, potential reputational risks, and emerging issues, and provides strategic recommendations and advisory guidance to Social Care, Social Media, PR/Communications, Guest Services, and Brand leadership.
This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is accountable for establishing listening standards, escalation frameworks, and reporting methodologies that inform decision-making, crisis preparedness, and ongoing brand and guest-experience strategy. While the role does not have direct people management responsibility, it influences cross-functional teams through expertise, analysis, and governance of the social listening function.
Here's a summary of what Princess is looking for in a Social Listening Analyst. Is this you?
Responsibilities:
  • Manage the strategic configuration and ongoing optimization of Princess Cruises' enterprise social listening ecosystem, including the establishment of keywords, alerts, tagging frameworks, dashboards, and analytical methodologies used across teams to evaluate guest sentiment and reputational risk.
  • Maintain listening standards, escalation criteria, and materiality thresholds that determine when guest sentiment, misinformation, or emerging issues require cross-functional awareness, leadership visibility, or formal response.
  • Serve as an internal advisor and subject-matter expert to PR/Communications, Guest Services, and Operations teams by translating guest sentiment and conversation data into actionable insights, recommendations, and strategic context.
  • Continuously evaluate and refine listening methodologies, tools, and analytical approaches to ensure accurate, relevant, and forward-looking coverage of guest conversation across global markets.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of escalation frameworks and listening standards, making recommendations for refinement based on evolving risk patterns, platform changes, and business needs.

Knowledge & Skills:
  • Scope: This role has primary responsibility for the governance, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of Princess Cruises' social listening and digital sentiment intelligence program. The Social Listening Analyst determines how guest conversation data is structured, interpreted, and escalated to support leadership awareness, reputational risk management, and informed business decision-making. The role operates within established organizational objectives and influences multiple functions.
  • Problem solving: The role requires the application of independent judgment to assess complex and ambiguous information, determine the significance of emerging sentiment or reputational risks, and recommend appropriate escalation or response pathways. Problem solving involves evaluating potential business impact rather than following prescriptive procedures.
  • Impact: By defining listening to standards, interpreting guest sentiment, and advising on emerging risks, the Social Listening Analyst directly supports brand protection, crisis readiness, and informed decision-making across Princess Cruises' global operations.
  • Leadership: Leadership is demonstrated through subject-matter expertise, operational ownership of the social listening function, and influence across cross-functional teams through analysis, guidance, and recommendations.
    For all roles:
  • Knowledge: Understanding of workplace policies and procedures / Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.
  • Skills: Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Abilities: Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance / Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines / Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team / Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • 5+ years of experience in social media customer service, social listening, content moderation, or community management
  • Hands-on experience using enterprise social media management and listening tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Sprout Social, or comparable platforms)
  • Experience monitoring, moderating, and evaluating high volumes of social conversation for large or consumer-facing brands
  • Experience applying moderation guidelines, escalation protocols, and brand safety standards in real-time environments
  • Strong written communication skills with the ability to clearly document, summarize, and escalate findings
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain effective in fast-paced, high-volume settings• Proficiency with standard workplace collaboration tools (e.g., email, messaging platforms, reporting tools)
  • Proven experience using enterprise social media management and listening tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Sprout Social, or comparable platforms).
  • Demonstrated experience working on the frontlines of social media for a high-volume, consumer-facing brand, with direct exposure to public guest feedback, questions, complaints, and sentiment.
  • Experience evaluating tone, intent, and urgency of user-generated content to support moderation decisions and escalation pathways.

Travel: No or very little travel likely
Work Conditions: Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
Physical Demands: Work beyond normal business hours or on weekends may be required occasionally to support business needs, projects, or operations.
This position is classified as "Hybrid." As a Hybrid role, it requires employees to work from a designated Princess office in South Florida Monday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from their homes on Fridays.
Princess provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:
What You Can Expect
  • Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
  • Health Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training & Professional Development
  • Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
  • Rewards & Incentives

Our Culture... Stronger Together
Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: princess.com/en-us/company-information
Princess is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
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Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact careers@carnival.com.
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