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Account Manager, Social Media

Highwire

Sacramento, CA
Full Time
Senior
90k-105k
17 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves. We believe that storytelling fuels transformation and that the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, and different abilities—can feel safe, celebrated, and worthy. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all. Our people-first culture is driven by four core values: Team Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Inclusion, and Always Fierce Distinction. We are seeking an account manager or senior manager with a passion for social media and digital marketing to manage social media programs and campaigns for important technology brands, operating in a fast-paced environment with a focus on high-quality content, strategy, and team mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement social media strategies for clients that encompass content, channel, and audience; are aligned to client goals; and demonstrate business impact through insights and analysis.
  • Work as part of integrated PR and digital teams, driving the strategic inclusion of social media across client programs, including content development, community management, publishing best practices, channel strategy, insights and analytics.
  • Manage account teams to ensure seamless delivery of client work, including quality reviews and time/team management.
  • Manage multiple projects and/or accounts with the ability to manage up and down to ensure the team meets deadlines and stays on budget.
  • Produce social-first copy and creative content aligned to individual channel best practices, including support in copywriting weekly social media calendars where needed.
  • Manage 1-2 direct reports.
  • Build trusting relationships with clients as one of the day-to-day contacts.
  • Support new business efforts for the Agency, including research and pitch development.

Requirements

  • 5-6 years of client-facing digital experience (social media specialty preferred), with at least one year in an Agency setting.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of social platforms—primarily LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube—including both organic and paid strategies and capabilities.
  • Baseline knowledge of earned media and marketing tactics (search, influencer, editorial), and how social media and digital activations can be integrated.
  • Experience with social media management, influencer management, analytics tools (bonus points for Sprinklr, Sprout Social, MuckRack, and Brandwatch).
  • Management experience, both of program strategy/deliverables and direct reports.
  • Ability to take initiative to quickly and smartly adjust digital strategy, voice, and tone based on client and audience.
  • Passionate about teaching and mentoring team members, working in close collaboration with digital team leadership and account teams.
  • A finger on the pulse of latest social and digital trends.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with B2B technology, security, and digital health brands.
  • Hands-on experience with social media management and analytics tools such as Sprinklr, Sprout Social, MuckRack, and Brandwatch.

Qualifications

  • Relevant experience in digital marketing and social media.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary, merit-based bonuses and promotions.
  • Hybrid work model.
  • Excellent vacation policy including extended breaks for summer and winter holidays.
  • Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays; team can log off by 3pm.
  • 401K Match.
  • Medical and dental benefits/FSA.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Commuter Benefit.
  • Home office equipment stipend.
  • Curiosity Stipend of $100 annually for books, exhibitions, etc.
  • Cell phone reimbursement.
  • Wellness benefit.
  • Calm Meditation App.
  • Donation Match.
  • Full-time writing Coach.
  • Mentorship.
  • Monthly recognition programs.
  • Employee referral bonus.
  • New business referral bonus.
  • Quarterly fun events.
  • Dog-friendly work environment.
  • Supportive environment with opportunities for learning and growth.

Working at Highwire

Highwire fosters an inclusive, values-driven environment emphasizing storytelling, diversity, and belonging. The company culture is people-first, supportive, nurturing, and focused on growth, empowerment, and inclusion. The organization values high standards, accountability, and a passion for tech PR, encouraging continuous learning and team collaboration.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 5, 2025
Job CategorySocial Media
Salary90k-105k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Highwire

Website

highwireltd.com

Location

Sacramento, CA

Industry

Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers

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