Senior Social Media Specialist

Salary / Pay Rate:

$100,000 annually

Phoenix, AZ — Hybrid; some in-office presence required

Our client is a leading global organization in the natural resources and industrial sector, supporting large-scale operations that provide essential materials for infrastructure, technology, and the evolving energy landscape. With a geographically diverse presence and a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and responsible business practices, the organization offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a highly visible communications function.

We are seeking a Senior Social Media Specialist to help shape and execute the organization’s corporate digital presence. This role combines strategic thinking, creative storytelling, social media expertise, and data-driven decision-making. You’ll develop engaging content, manage corporate social channels, monitor digital conversations, and use analytics to continually improve audience engagement and communications effectiveness. The position also provides exposure to high-visibility corporate initiatives and opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders across a large, complex organization.

• Develop and execute social media and digital content strategies that strengthen corporate reputation, audience engagement, and brand affinity.
• Create and edit compelling, platform-specific content across organic and paid social channels, translating complex or long‑form information into concise, engaging communications.
• Manage and monitor corporate social media platforms, including community engagement, social listening, reputation management, and identification of emerging trends.
• Analyze and report on digital performance metrics, developing executive‑level insights and recommendations to improve content strategy and channel effectiveness.
• Collaborate with communications and cross‑functional teams on high‑profile corporate initiatives, supporting content across digital communications, video, newsletters, intranet, email, and other channels.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, English, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant communications experience, including a significant focus on social media; OR a master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with social media platforms, content creation, social listening, monitoring, analytics, and digital communications tools.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including a strong command of grammar and familiarity with AP style and corporate communications best practices.
• Experience with graphic design and digital content production, with the ability to create or oversee compelling visual content.
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive information and high‑visibility projects in a fast‑paced environment.

• Experience supporting communications for a large, multi‑location or global organization.
• Background in mining, natural resources, industrial, energy, or another complex operational environment.
• Strong video and photography capabilities.
• Bilingual communication skills.

• Competitive $100,000 annual salary
• Hybrid work environment with opportunities for in‑person collaboration in Phoenix
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, sick time, holidays, and parental leave
• Tuition assistance and employee assistance programs
• Additional insurance and employee discount programs
• Opportunities for career growth and internal advancement
• Opportunity to contribute to highly visible corporate communications initiatives