Senior Project Manager, Social Media

nycedc

New York, New York, United States · New York · United States

Posted Jul 27, 2026

Other
Public Affairs

Job description

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses. 

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Position Overview: As a member of the social media team which sits in the Public Affairs department, the Senior Project Manager of social media is responsible for the implementation of NYCEDC’s social media strategy by crafting compelling content and launching and managing ad campaigns to NYCEDC-owned social media channels. The SPM reports to the AVP of social media and works closely with External Affairs, interdisciplinary project teams, a wide range of stakeholders, and other city agencies to social first content plans and ad campaigns. In addition, the SPM plays a key role in the implementation of the executive thought leadership strategy on social media, including social content for the President & CEO. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with a passion for social media storytelling and data-driven marketing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the social media director and social media managers to implement the social media strategy for their portfolio, aligning social media campaigns and multimedia storytelling series with organizational priorities.
Write and publish engaging social media posts, ensuring brand voice consistency.
Create content plans including video and graphics for channels underneath the NYCEDC umbrella.
Create social media toolkits for stakeholders to use to support key NYCEDC announcements
Develop and manage social media advertising campaigns, including budget allocation, targeting, and performance tracking
Conduct A/B testing on ad campaigns to optimize performance.
Stay current with social media trends and social media advertising best practices.
Collaborate with the creative producer and marketing team to produce visually appealing content.
Monitor social media channels, analyze performance data, and provide actionable insights for organic and paid social media content.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent.
3-5 years of experience in social media management, with a focus on copywriting and multimedia creation.
Strong writing skills with a portfolio showcasing creative and effective social media copy. Experience with social media advertising platforms (e.g., Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager).
Proficiency using social media analytics tools to measure campaign performance.
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency with digital multi-media tools (PowerPoint, social metrics, video creation, Canva, etc.).
New York City resident (required within 180 days of hire)

Salary Range

$78,000—$80,000 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy.

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:

Generous employer subsidized health insurance
Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Vision and hearing benefits
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Short term and long-term disability coverage
100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
Up to 25 vacation days
Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
Tuition Reimbursement program
Continuing education and professional development
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
College savings plan
Backup childcare
Gym membership discounts
A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.

At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.