Social Media Communications Specialist (Contract to Hire)

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Collaborate closely with account teams and creative partners to create engaging social media content for purpose-driven clients and support their strategic communication goals.

BCom is a fast-growing, digital-first marketing agency that amplifies purpose-driven ideas. We partner with campaigns, causes, and brands to do work that matters. From online fundraising to media, advertising, and creative, our team has raised millions of dollars, built coalitions, and won tough fights. We’re building something special and looking for top talent to help take it to the next level. As we work toward ambitious growth goals, we want driven, strategic thinkers who are committed to doing great work and building something meaningful together. 

We are hiring a Social Media Communications Specialist on a contract basis with the potential to convert to a full-time role, supporting the planning, creation, and execution of social media content across a portfolio of purpose-driven clients. This role focuses on translating messaging, strategy, and timely moments into clear, engaging social content that builds audience connection and drives engagement. In this role, you will work closely with strategists, account teams, and creative partners to support day-to-day social execution, including drafting and publishing content, managing content calendars, monitoring performance, and ensuring social channels reflect each client’s voice, priorities, and goals. This role is ideal for someone who is a strong writer, comfortable working across multiple accounts, and eager to grow into a longer-term social and communications role within an agency environment.

At BCom, we take pride in delivering top-tier work while showing up for each other. With our mission at the forefront, we center honesty, collaboration, and meaningful relationships in everything we do. If you’re looking to grow with a team rooted in purpose and committed to impact, we would like to meet you!

Key Areas of Responsibility

Social Content Creation and Publishing

  • Draft platform-appropriate copy for social posts across channels such as Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms as needed.
  • Support content creation for static graphics, short-form video, and text-based posts in collaboration with designers or creative partners.
  • Schedule and publish social content using approved tools and platforms.
  • Ensure all content aligns with brand voice, messaging guidance, and campaign goals.
  • Adapt content quickly for timely moments, news cycles, or rapid response needs.

Content Planning and Calendar Support

  • Support the development and maintenance of social content calendars.
  • Help translate campaign priorities and messaging into consistent posting plans.
  • Coordinate with account teams to align social content with broader campaign timelines.
  • Track deadlines and ensure content is delivered on schedule.

Community Monitoring and Engagement 

  • Monitor social channels for comments, messages, and engagement.
  • Flag questions, trends, or potential issues to account or strategy leads.
  • Support basic community management and engagement where appropriate.
  • Assist with moderation and escalation processes as needed.

Performance Tracking and Optimization 

  • Monitor basic performance metrics including engagement, reach, and growth.
  • Support reporting by pulling platform analytics and summarizing trends.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve content based on performance insights.
  • Assist with A and B testing of messaging, formats, or posting approaches.

Required Skills

Hard Skills:

  • 5+  years of experience supporting social media or digital communications work.
  • Strong writing and editing skills with attention to tone and clarity.
  • Familiarity with major social platforms and their best practices.
  • Experience using social scheduling or publishing tools is a plus.
  • Ability to interpret basic social analytics and performance metrics.
  • Comfort working in Google Workspace and collaborative tools.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communicator who can adapt tone and messaging quickly.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Comfortable receiving feedback and iterating on content.
  • Proactive and responsive in fast-moving environments.
  • Collaborative team member who enjoys working across disciplines.
  • Curious and eager to grow social and communications skills.

 

The purpose-driven work that our clients rely on us for every day is challenging and edgy. It can be stressful at times. We rely on a shared set of company values that serve as the ultimate guide for team, client and company growth. All successful applicants must align with BCom’s company values which include:

One boat, one mission. We row in the same direction to serve the mission of our company. Do good for our clients and for each other. Collaborate in a way that eases the workload and burden for everyone. Our collective effort is greater than the sum of its parts.

Win the tough fights. Outcomes matter. We keep our clients and their success and goals at the front of everything we do. Purpose-driven work is edgy, fast-paced and challenging. We fight to win every day. 

Be present. To win, you have to compete. To compete, you have to show up. We show up for our teammates, for our clients, and for our communities.

Relationships matter. We forge meaningful connections with our clients, our teammates, and the communities we serve — from our founding in rural America to the halls of the nation's capital.

Be honest. We tell the truth with our clients and with each other. We’re honest about our work and the way we do it. Honesty is easy – and convenient –  when things are working. It’s hard – but required – when things are tough.

 

Contract Details 

  • Contract to hire role with an initial contract period to be determined.
  • Hours and weekly commitment to be discussed based on availability and team needs.
  • Compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Opportunity for conversion to full-time employment based on performance and business needs.

 

This position can also be remote or based in our Lincoln, NE headquarters.

 

BCom Solutions  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is BCom’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, length of time spent unemployed, as well as other classifications protected by applicable laws. People of color, women, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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