SUMMARY At Magnolia, the Social Media Manager, Food is responsible for crafting and executing engaging social strategies that bring Magnolia’s storytelling to life, build community, and drive audience engagement. The ideal candidate has a strong pulse on social media trends, a passion for storytelling, and a proven track record of executing campaigns that resonate with audiences. This position works from Magnolia Headquarters in Waco, Texas.

Responsibilities

. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

Create high-quality, engaging content tailored to platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube Identify and leverage emerging social media trends and cultural moments that align with Magnolia’s brand Develop and maintain a strategic content calendar, ensuring posts are scheduled, approved, and optimized for performance Monitor, respond, and engage with our community in real-time, fostering meaningful connections with our audience Partner with marketing, PR, and creative teams to align social media initiatives with broader brand campaigns Track, measure, and report on social media performance, using insights to optimize future content and engagement strategies Oversee operational tasks such as vendor onboarding, quarterly audits, and social account management Plan, develop, and create social media content and monitor approval process* Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely posting of approved social media content* Pitch creative and innovative content for social media platforms that inspires and builds meaningful connections with our audience, and encourages engagement Analyze and report on performance across all social media platforms Monitors and manage social communities including guest facing engagement and comments Create content that aligns with brand strategy across media platforms Maintain social media schedule and calendar by account that includes creation and posting timelines Utilize project management software to track all projects and manage through completion Create and execute a thorough plan to ensure a robust library of social content consisting of photos and videos* Coordinate with marketing and social media teams to ensure consistent messaging across accounts Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure connected story telling through planning and production of content Report on account performance quarterly Perform other duties as assigned *Metrics evaluated on Performance Review COMPETENCIES Teamwork : Contribute to a team environment supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Work effectively with others, be a team player and contribute toward team goals. Critical Thinking : Propose creative solutions within specific specialization.

Ability to analyze data, trends, and patterns. Expertise : Expert in knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques relevant to specialization. Able to develop expertise in related area(s).

Communication : Actively engage in listening to teammates and guests and be open to feedback from guests, peers, and management. Guest Focus : Ability to proactively understand and meet guest needs, ensuring a personalized and guest-centric experience. Strategy and Goal Setting : Approach change with positivity and curiosity.

Know your role in achieving team goals. Hard skills : Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. Comprehensive understanding of social media platforms, trends, and creating content specific to each social platform (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube) required.

Proficiency in social media reporting and analytics required. Experience in Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university preferred 2-4 years of experience with a related degree, 4-7 years of experience with a non-related degree, or 5+ years of industry experience prefe