Social Media Manager – contract

Our client is a NZ political party with an office based in central Auckland. They are gearing up for the general election in October and are searching for a Social Media Manager to join their campaign team. This position will play a crucial role in managing their online presence, crafting compelling content, and leveraging social media platforms to build a strong digital community and drive meaningful conversations around their campaign. 

Responsibilities of the role include: 

• Implementing a strategic social media plan in line with the campaign’s objectives, target audience and key messaging. 
• Creating compelling and engaging content across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Developing and implementing innovative tactics to grow the campaign’s social media following, increase reach and drive interactions. 
• Identifying and engaging with key influencers, community leaders and local organisations to expand reach and build strategic partnerships. 
• Monitor and analyse social media analytics to measure effectiveness, track performance and provide data-driven insights for optimization. 

Candidates for this role will need: 

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager. 
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms, tools and best practices. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive content. 
• Skills in data analysis and reporting, with the ability to use insights to inform strategy and decision-making. 
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining strong attention to detail. 
• Some familiarity with local politics, issues and key stakeholders is a plus. 

Candidates will ideally be available to start ASAP, and the contract will run until mid-October. 

Send your CV to caro@gatherrecruitment.nz and visit www.gatherrecruitment.nz