Communications Specialist (contract)

Communications Specialist (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

This role is looking for a passionate Social Media Manager to oversee and enhance our Minecraft Education social media presence. As a key member of the team, you will collaborate with various departments to develop engaging content, interact with our community, and drive growth across social platforms.

Job Responsibilities

• Build on and refine existing social media strategy that resonates with the diverse and global audience of educators, school administrators, students and parents while ensuring alignment with Minecraft’s overarching brand, tone of voice, and global social strategy.
• Define channel priorities, set goals and targets, aligning to business goals and audience insights.
• Create social media campaigns for key beats in partnership with the Minecraft Education Marketing and in collaboration with Microsoft Education.
• Provide input into paid social media strategies and campaigns.
• Host content ideation and team brainstorms.
• Generate and publish social content and engage with audiences daily.
• Curate user generated content and identify potential influencers, creators, and customer voices to highlight and work with.
• Provide strategic recommendations and support for Minecraft Creative Team in conceptualization and execution of assets.
• Track and report on channel and content performance, setting benchmarks and contributing to campaign reporting dashboards.
  
  

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in social media strategy planning, goal setting, and implementation.
• No degree required; however, candidates must have at least 6 years of experience in the field.
• Proven track record managing high-volume social media channels for reputable brands or products.
• Preferably background in the gaming industry.
• Strong passion for education and social impact initiatives.
• Proficiency in community engagement strategies and audience targeting.
• Ability to utilize data for optimizing strategies and reporting on channel performance.
• Excellent collaboration, copywriting, and communication skills in English.
• Competent with Office 365 and analytics tools (Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, Sprinklr, Sprout Social and native social media analytics experience preferred).
• Knowledge of Minecraft preferred.
  
  

Additional Details

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 9 Months
• Pay Range: $41 - 46.50 per hour
  
  

AGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.