Social Media Manager (contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Hilton through Talent Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by Talent Solutions and will not be an employee of Hilton. Contract workers are not employees of Hilton or any of its subsidiaries, nor will they be eligible for Hilton benefits. Preference for candidates in NYC, McLean, VA or remote in Eastern Time zone Job Summary This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the social media presence of Hilton's prestigious Lifestyle brands portfolio. Working within a dynamic marketing team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing social strategies that enhance brand reputation and drive meaningful engagement across multiple platforms. You will be at the forefront of bringing to life exceptional multi-channel marketing campaigns that deliver measurable business results for some of the most innovative brands in the hospitality industry. Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations across major social media platforms to maintain brand consistency and audience engagement
• Work with teams to schedule and publish social content from brand editorial calendars while coordinating closely with agency partners and internal counterparts
• Manage engagement across multiple lifestyle brand social media channels to amplify individual brand tone of voice and build vibrant social communities
• Create campaign briefs and lead kick-offs with internal teams and external agency partners
• Occasionally create real-time brand social content, including concept pitching, ideation, asset creation, and copywriting
• Monitor social channels to identify strategic opportunities for brand engagement and flag trending moments that can influence category decisions
• Assist in analyzing campaign and content performance insights to identify opportunities for improvement
• Serve as the main contact for partner agencies and provide ongoing updates to key stakeholders
• Support the execution of brand social strategies while ensuring consistency and accuracy across all touchpoints

Skills

• Strong understanding of major social media platforms including LinkedIn, Meta, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok
• Passion for staying current with the latest social media trends
• Passion for travel and travel-adjacent brands
• Dedication to maintaining a high standard of excellence with steadfast attention to detail
• High level of integrity, flexibility, and initiative
• Motivated self-starter with ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Efficient teamwork and organizational skills

Experience Requirements

• Five years of professional experience
• Three years of experience in an agency or marketing role
• Experience managing social media accounts and campaigns
• Experience collaborating with internal partners and external agencies, partners, and talent
• Experience in campaign management and execution
• Experience with social media management, social listening, and social analytics tools such as Sprinklr, Khoros, Hootsuite, or Brandwatch is preferred
• Hospitality experience preferred

Pay Rate Range Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 35 42 USD hourly