Social Media Specialist, Eastern or Central Time Zone (USA Remote)

Company Description When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world. Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world Turnitin Feedback Studio, Clarity, Originality, Gradescope, ExamSoft, Similarity, and iThenticate. Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are. Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in a way that best suits you, supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our diverse community of colleagues are all unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education. Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines. Job Description The social media specialist will support and execute Turnitin’s social media strategy. The position’s responsibilities include building social media strategies and campaigns, setting quarterly and monthly content calendars, leading community management, managing the employee social media sharing program, and drafting and posting all social media content. The social media specialist will play a crucial role in shaping Turnitin’s external brand presence. They will follow social media trends and think creatively and quickly about ways to stay true to the Turnitin brand while engaging in timely and platform-specific content. They should be an excellent, creative communicator with strong organizational capabilities and high attention to detail with an ability to remain responsive and flexible in a fast-paced environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Builds and executes social media strategies and campaigns, including drafting platform-specific written content and collaborating with design on visuals reflecting platform trends. • Sets quarterly and monthly content calendars. • Creates platform-specific content for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms as needed, including copy, visuals, and videos. • Responds in real-time to newsworthy moments and platform-specific trends so Turnitin is part of the conversation. • Leads community management on all platforms, liaising with customer service as needed. • Manages employee and educator ambassador programs, including recruitment, engagement, and content delivery. • Reports regularly on content and program performance and community management themes. • Researches and makes recommendations on best practices and strategies for increasing social media engagement. Qualifications • 2+ years of related saas and/or Education technology work experience in a corporate environment. • Bachelor’s degree in a related field. • Ability to do basic graphic design and video editing in software such as Canva. • Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills. • Organized self-starter with high attention to detail. • Consumer of digital content, able to identify social media platform trends. • Ability to present strategies and report results with company leaders, colleagues, and partners/agencies. Additional Information The expected annual base salary range for this position is $57,300/year to $95,500/year. This position is bonus eligible. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if extended, and is determined by work location and a range of other relevant factors, including but not limited to experience, skills, degrees, licensures, certifications, and other job-related factors. Internal equity, market and organizational factors are also considered. Total Rewards @ Turnitin At Turnitin, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus, or commission are important, they’re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work. Beyond compensation, you’ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. You’ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates. In addition, our extrinsic rewards include generous time off and health and wellness programs that provide choice, flexibility, and a safety net for life’s challenges. You’ll also enjoy a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability in the way that suits you best, all supported by a comprehensive package that prioritizes your overall well-being. Our Mission is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes. Our Values underpin everything we do. • Customer Centric Our mission is focused on improving learning outcomes; we do this by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do. • Passion for Learning We are committed to our own learning and growth internally. And we support education and learning around the globe. • Integrity Integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin—it is the core of our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors. • Action & Ownership We have a bias for action. We act like owners. We are willing to change even when it’s hard. • One Team We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each others' successes. • Global Mindset We consider different perspectives and celebrate diversity. We are one team. The work we do has an impact on the world. Global Benefits • Remote First Culture • Health Care Coverage • Education Reimbursement*Competitive Paid Time Off • Self-Care Days • National Holidays • 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed • Paid Volunteer Time Off • Charitable Contribution Match • Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement • Access to Employee Assistance Program (mental health platform) • Parental Leave • Retirement Plan with match/contribution Seeing Beyond the Job Ad At Turnitin, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and unleash your potential alongside us, join our team! Turnitin, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer- vets/disabled.

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