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At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things. Success at SOM Means Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm. Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge. Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work. Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm. Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential. Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Develops a firm-wide organic social media strategy, audience growth plan, content calendar, and measurement/KPI framework with a focus on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Medium and potentially TikTok. Manages day-to-day activity across these platforms, from concept to execution. Determines and implements optimal social media tech stack, taking into account the need for social listening/insight generation, cross-platform publishing, comment tracking, and measurement needs. Provides day-to-day management of our English and Chinese websites, working as needed with external vendors and a number of internal stakeholders on a daily basis. Collaborates across functional areas - especially with our Marketing group and various Practice groups - to ensure a wide breadth of insights and consideration of other teams' needs and goals. Identifies, evaluates, briefs, and manages individual creative, brand, publisher, and media partners for specific social content initiatives. Uses first, second, and third-party data to surface and prioritize social content needs and grow our audience. Acts as a steward of SOM’s brand and provides a more thoughtful approach to social media marketing. Creates an SOM Engagement plan to leverage your ~1400 colleagues as SOM social media ‘ambassadors’. Assists with other projects and responsibilities as may be required for the position.

Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members’ recognized abilities and potential. Directly supervises staff and is committed to direct reports’ professional development. Develops and engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews. In collaboration with team members, develops a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule. Actively engages in internal and external professional development opportunities. Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge. Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures. Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.

5+ years of demonstrated experience with the development and design of online sites or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Excellent design/photography skills including photo and video editing is a must! A true "whole-brained" thinker and doer with a deep understanding of how content across different social channels and platforms can build and grow a brand. Comfortable oscillating between big-picture strategy and in‑the‑weeds execution. A clear, responsive communicator, verbally and in writing. Incredibly organized and a masterful manager of one’s own and others’ time. Curious about new channels and tactics and how to apply them (or not) to our own social media strategy. Driven by data and intuition with the ability to effectively prioritize work demands to ensure deadlines are met. Passionate about design, architecture, the built environment in general - and constantly curious about new market trends, research findings, and stories and how they might translate into compelling social content. Adaptable to different working styles, mindsets, and personalities, showcasing a willingness to collaborate with all. Excited about proactively coming up with and implementing ideas (big and small) that will help grow our brand and audience. Attentive to detail with high standards of quality while maintaining an (authentically) friendly, positive attitude. Flexible and open‑minded, but also have strong convictions and a POV that you can clearly communicate and defend.

Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world?

Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.

Compensation for this role is based upon experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $90,000 to $120,000

For more about SOM: www.som.com

Our practice was built to champion inclusivity of expertise, people, and ideas. Together, we cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset that equips our teams to face new challenges. Our studio culture offers opportunities for mentorship, growth, and leadership across project teams, offices, and employee resource groups. SOM is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we have been recognized with the highest ranking awarded on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index. We publish an annual Impact Report as part of our ongoing commitment to advancing equity in our practice and the profession.

Our comprehensive benefits package is built to support many facets of your well-being—your health, your financial future, and your continued professional growth. We offer medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance. We also offer retirement support, free access to employee assistance programs for employees and family members, workplace flexibility, paid holidays, family leave, and paid time off. We reimburse costs for professional licenses, certifications, and exams, and offer specialized, in‑house career development and mentorship programs designed to help you advance your knowledge and expertise.

Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.

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