As WDWNT continues to grow, we are looking for a Director of Social Media to expand our local staff. The director of social media, along with the social media team, will develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy for WDWNT across all social platforms.
Join WDWNT as the Director of Social Media
As WDWNT is the worldwide leader in Disney parks news, it’s imperative that we quickly, accurately, and thoroughly report on all of the changes, big and small, at the Disney parks, and make sure the information gets to our audience no matter how they choose to consume it – this means our Social Media Team is a critical part of getting the news out.
The Director of Social Media will develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy for WDWNT across all social platforms, predominantly Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Candidates should have prior experience in social media at a professional level, a basic understanding of marketing principles, and sufficient writing and graphic design skills to create compelling social content.
You will oversee a team of social media specialists. You must have extensive familiarity with Walt Disney World and other aspects of the Walt Disney Company. The Social Media Director is a hybrid role, which requires 1-3 days per week in the office or the parks, and the remainder can be remote.
Responsibilities
- Maximizing WDWNT’s presence and reach across all social platforms, including integration of website and video content
- Setting goals and measuring performance across platforms
- Identifying key metrics that translate to business success
- Engaging social media users
- Growing followers/subscribers
- Managing social media contests
- Generating brand awareness and managing online reputation
- Analyzing social media metrics and recommending strategies to increase KPIs
- Monitoring and responding to changes in social media platform policies
- Attending WDWNT or Walt Disney World special events to generate social media coverage
- Managing a team of social media specialists
Required Skills
- Prior experience and demonstrated success managing social media accounts
- Knowledge of social media management tools
- Extensive knowledge of and passion for Disney parks and resorts
- Strong command of the English language
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Walt Disney World annual pass
- Video and photo editing experience
Preferred Skills
- Marketing experience
- SEO experience
- Experience managing a team
Benefits:
- WDWNT provides health insurance, vision, and dental benefits to full-time employees in the Orlando area
- All employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on their performance and the performance of the company
The Director of Social Media position salary ranges from $41,600 to $62,400 per year. If you are interested in this position, please fill out our application here.
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