# Social Media Manager

**Company:** [Datadog](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/datadog)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Communications
**Salary:** $94k – $125k/yr
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Corporate Communications, Social Media Analytics, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Employee Advocacy, Newsletters, LLMs
**Posted:** 2026-08-19

> Owns Datadog’s day-to-day social presence across major channels, develops communications programs for launches and events, and turns performance data into actionable insights. Requires 4–6 years of social media strategy and content creation experience, strong writing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Manage the content calendar and day-to-day execution across Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.
- Develop and execute social communication plans for product announcements, launches, global events, and company initiatives.
- Create and manage social content and programs, including employee advocacy initiatives, internal and external newsletters, and content for sponsored and company-hosted events.
- Monitor social channels, engage in relevant conversations, identify cultural moments, and route mentions requiring broader support.
- Analyze social performance and translate results into actionable insights and reporting for executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Refine social strategy, processes, and audience-engagement approaches in partnership with communications and marketing teams.

## Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience in social media strategy and content creation, ideally in corporate communications, marketing, or brand marketing.
- Strong writing and editing skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to create engaging content for distinct audiences and channels.
- Understanding of how social media works alongside media relations, executive communications, paid opportunities, and integrated communications programs.
- Experience with social media analytics and management platforms such as Sprout Social or Hootsuite.
- Ability to translate performance data into insights for senior audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple channels, projects, and stakeholders across a large organization.
- Curiosity about social platforms, trends, culture, and emerging technologies, including large language models.

## Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive benefits package.
- New-hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan.
- Continuous career development and pathing opportunities.
- Employee-focused onboarding.
- Internal mentor and cross-departmental buddy program.
- Inclusive workplace culture.
- Healthcare, dental, parental planning, mental health benefits, 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, and discounted employee stock purchase plan.
- Estimated yearly salary: $94,000–$125,000 USD.

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