Social Media Marketing Manager; Remote

We believe in the power and joy of learning. At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive social media strategy aligned with brand and marketing goals.
• Assess and evaluate social media calendars across business units to determine best‑fit content for master brand social channels.
• Assist in development and maintenance of master‑brand social content calendar.
• Plan, create, and publish engaging content across platforms (Linked In, Instagram, Facebook, X, Tik Tok).
• Handle day‑to‑day social media operations, including content calendars and posting schedules.
• Monitor social channels, respond to comments/messages, and foster meaningful audience engagement.
• Analyze performance metrics and optimize campaigns to improve reach, engagement, and conversion.
• Collaborate with creative teams, copywriters, and marketing stakeholders to produce high‑quality content.
• Partner with internal teams to amplify campaigns, events, and key initiatives.
• Stay current on social trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to keep content fresh and relevant.
• Handle paid social campaigns in partnership with media teams, including targeting and performance tracking.
• Ensure brand consistency across all social media channels.
• Track competitor activity and identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Handle multiple projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading social media for a brand, preferably in B2B or corporate environment; bonus points for familiarity with the education sphere.
• Confirmed experience developing and implementing social media strategies and campaigns.
• Strong understanding of platform algorithms, trends, and standards.
• Experience with social media management and analytics tools (Sprout Social, Hootsuite, native insights).
• Basic knowledge of paid social media advertising and campaign optimization.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret performance data and recommend improvements.
• Exceptional organization, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Base pay range: $67,000.00 - $87,100.00 USD. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles may include significant incentive compensation beyond this base pay range.

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