Overview:
The Social Media and Content Specialist is a key contributor to IFT’s Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) team. This position is responsible for building and monitoring IFT's social media presence to drive awareness, foster engagement, and deepen relationships with food science and innovation professionals. The Social Media and Content Specialist will own day-to-day management of all organic and paid social media efforts, including planning, developing, and executing IFT's social media strategy, creating content, scheduling posts, monitoring and engaging with followers, and regularly analyzing social media efforts. In addition, the Social Media and Content Specialist will work closely with all members of the IMC team to proofread and copyedit a wide range of content, including emails, collateral materials, website content, ads, and additional marketing content, as needed.