Social Media Manager

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking an experienced Social Media Manager to join the team. This role will be responsible for the strategy, content and performance of the social media channels for KAES businesses.

The Social Media Manager will develop and execute strategy for 9 established pages across multiple KAES businesses and create content to connect with our communities in a way that feels approachable, humanizes the brand and engages employees, the communities where we operate and other external audiences.

This role is highly collaborative - working with colleagues on the Brand and Communications team, business teams and external agencies. This role is a fit if you're a self-starter and a great writer who can produce digital content on tight deadlines, handle high volumes of content, engage and elevate posts quickly, support crisis management, and leverage insights from content performance metrics to improve channel performance.

The KAES Brand and Communications team supports KAES and its subsidiaries Koch Fertilizer and Koch Methanol. Our team builds brand awareness and reputation in the communities where we operate through storytelling and visually engaging content. The team capability includes public relations, advertising, crisis communications, sponsorships, internal and external communications, website management and social media. We collaborate daily with the teams at our production facilities across the U.S. and Canada and travel to each regularly. This role, like most of the team, is based at the corporate headquarters in Wichita, Kansas.

Strategy

• Develop and execute comprehensive organic social media strategies aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure cohesive brand messaging and creative.
• Plan and oversee social media content calendars and strategic, integrated campaigns.
• Track, analyze, and report insights from social media performance metrics, adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Prepare and present social media performance results to internal and external partners.

Social Media Content Creation

• Plan, schedule and publish engaging content for key platforms, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, tailored to each platform's unique audience and format.
• Craft clear, compelling post copy with detailed attention to grammar and punctuation that aligns with brand messaging.
• Develop visually appealing content, including graphics and videos, in partnership with internal teams and external agency partners, to enhance brand storytelling.

Community Management

• Manage social media communities, proactively responding to comments and messages in a timely and professional manner to foster positive engagement.
• Monitor, listen, and respond to followers while cultivating community and brand loyalty.
• Monitor conversations about our brand/businesses to mitigate potential risk by proactively listening to public mentions, addressing concerns promptly and elevating appropriately.

• Experience developing social media strategies and creating content for multiple clients and channels, including Facebook and LinkedIn, at the same time
• Experience working in analytics tools, such as Sprout Social and Meta Business Suite
• Adept at using Adobe Creative Suite digital editing tools such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, etc. to create video and graphics for social channels
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks at a time while delivering detail-oriented and quality work
• Occasional travel up to 15%

• Proficiency analyzing social media metrics to measure performance and inform strategic decisions
• Experience working crisis management on behalf of a business or brand
• Proactive drive to stay informed of emerging trends and platform updates, enabling our content to adapt and remain responsive in today's fast-evolving digital landscape

As a Koch company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.