Social Media Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop social strategies for the CEO, CFO, CHRO, and other senior executives.

• Act as a trusted advisor to executives and chiefs of staff.

• Create posts, articles, comments, and short-form video scripts in the unique voices of executives.

• Conduct interviews with leaders to capture genuine perspectives.

• Transform company news, business results, customer achievements, and leadership insights into social media content.

• Maintain a cohesive editorial calendar across all executives.

• Oversee scheduling, publishing, account management, agency or freelance assistance, and coordination with company channels and employee advocacy initiatives.

• Facilitate Legal, Investor Relations, and Disclosure Committee review and approval processes.

• Safeguard material nonpublic information and adhere to quiet periods and blackout windows.

• Monitor discussions, escalate emerging issues, prepare approved holding statements, and coordinate social responses from executives.

• Manage comments and community engagement while coordinating organic or approved paid amplification.

• Define and report on reach, engagement, follower growth, sentiment, share of voice, and contributions to employer branding and talent attraction.

• Utilize performance insights to enhance content, timing, and executive social strategies.

• Ensure secure account access, multi-factor authentication, and delegated permissions.

• Document guides for executive voice, workflows, and records, and maintain trained backup coverage.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Over 6 years of experience in social media, executive communications, corporate communications, journalism, or a related field, with a focus on writing for senior executives.

• Outstanding writing and editing abilities, with a proven track record of writing authentically in various leaders’ voices.

• A portfolio, PDF samples, or links that showcase experience in creating social media content and thought leadership for senior executives.

• Familiarity with disclosure and compliance issues for public company executives, including Regulation FD, quiet periods, and material nonpublic information.

• Proficient in social media management, analytics, and listening tools such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite, and LinkedIn analytics.

• Capability to manage sensitive information discreetly, demonstrate sound judgment, and remain calm in fast-paced or high-visibility situations.

• Proven strength in executive collaboration, business storytelling, data-informed decision-making, editorial planning, and disciplined execution.

• Strong skills in cross-functional collaboration and sound judgment regarding disclosure and reputation management.

• Preferred: Experience managing social media for a C-suite executive in a large, global public company.

• Preferred: Background in B2B, industrial, technology, or building technology sectors.

• Preferred: Experience with issues and crisis communications, LinkedIn thought leadership, employee advocacy, and paid amplification.

• Preferred: Familiarity with AI-enabled drafting and workflow tools, backed by strong human review, governance, and authenticity safeguards.

• Preferred: Experience with content creation and design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, or similar platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Collaborative, high-impact environment with exposure to senior leadership.

• Opportunity to influence executive thought leadership and Johnson Controls’ social media presence.

• Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.

• Competitive benefits package.