Social Media Executive Job at BASIC/DEPT® (Austin, TX or Portland, OR)

Social Media Executive

BASIC/DEPT®

Location:
United States , Austin, TX or Portland, OR

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

65300.00 - 94700.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a Social Media Executive to help shape and grow eBay’s presence across our owned organic social channels for the main handle. In this role, you’ll support the execution of eBay’s social media strategy, manage day-to-day content publishing, and help bring the brand to life across established and emerging platforms. You’ll play a key support role in ensuring the flawless execution of eBay’s social programs, from scheduling and community engagement to reporting and creative coordination, helping the team operate efficiently and deliver best-in-class social content. You’ll collaborate closely with the brand, creative, communications, and media teams to translate business priorities into engaging social narratives and content moments. This role combines creativity, cultural awareness, and data-driven insights to help grow eBay’s brand and community online.

Job Responsibility:

Support the execution of eBay’s organic social strategy across global and regional social channels
Support content QA, making sure visuals, captions, and formats meet platform specs and brand guidelines
Partner with brand, creative, and influencer teams to ideate, and optimize social-first content
Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure content aligns with broader brand and campaign goals
Monitor review timelines, proactively following up with stakeholders to keep content moving on schedule
Monitor social trends, cultural moments, and platform updates to identify engagement opportunities
Analyze and report on social performance data to inform benchmarking, content planning and optimization
Support processes that improve workflow efficiency and drive consistent, high-quality output
Participate in campaign planning and on-the-ground event coverage when relevant

Requirements:

2–3+ years of hands-on experience in social media management, ideally within eCommerce, lifestyle, or consumer brands
Proven experience managing and growing brand social channels across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, X, Pinterest, YouTube, Threads + emerging platforms
Familiarity with social management and analytics tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Monday.com)
Strong understanding of platform best practices, audience behavior, content creation, and social storytelling
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and optimize for engagement and growth
Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and project management skills with strong attention to detail
Sharp judgment and strong situational awareness with ability to balance creative ideas, social best practices, and business needs in real time
Agile and adaptable, with a proactive mindset and eagerness to jump into new platforms, formats, and processes
Deep curiosity about social trends, culture, and emerging digital platforms
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

What we offer:

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
401k plan, plus matching
PTO
Paid Company Holidays
Parental Leave

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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