Title:
Social Media Lead
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Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
KBR is hiring a Social Media Lead to support the Communications and Outreach team at the US Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center in Sioux Falls, SD.
Are you a social media pro with a sharp eye for visuals and a talent for crafting the perfect message? If so, we’ve got the role for you! Help us craft content that showcases the impact of EROS science and the Landsat Program—helping land managers and disaster response teams make informed decisions to protect lives, property and our communities.
We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and a team-first mindset—and we value initiative and independent work. To excel here, bring the curiosity of a journalist, the strategy of a marketer, and a genuine love of science.
Requirements: Education: BS in Communications, Journalism, or Marketing
Experience: 7-10 years relevant experience
Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential
Essential Job Functions
- Create and schedule content across social platforms, develop editorial calendars, and maintain a consistent, mission-aligned voice and visual style.
- Monitor platforms and conversations to identify engagement opportunities.
- Stay current on EROS Center and science project developments to pitch fresh ideas and translate complex topics into accessible, compelling content.
- Report on performance (reach, engagement, click-throughs) and provide insights to optimize content.
- Adapt writing styles across technical, journalistic, and creative formats to meet audience expectations.
- Produce project e-newsletters.
- Collaborate closely with the supervisor and teammates to identify priorities and content needs.
- Ensure compliance with plain-language best practices and USGS digital standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Journalistic copywriting and an eye for visual storytelling (images, graphics, short-form video).
- Experience curating, packaging, and managing content across platforms (e.g., X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) to meet audience expectations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media tools; experience with analytics is preferred.
- An appreciation for Earth sciences and familiarity with Landsat or remote sensing is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Audience-centered storytelling
- Platform-specific strategy and optimization
- Clear, concise, and accessible writing
- Visual judgment and brand consistency
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Curiosity, integrity, and mission focus
Success Looks Like
- Timely, high-quality content that makes complex science easy to understand and resonates with core audiences
- Growth in engagement and reach across key social platforms
- Clear, actionable reporting that informs strategy
- Strong collaboration and smooth workflows across the team
- Content that makes complex science easy to understand and exciting to share
The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access and user accounts.
Special Requirements
- Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential
- Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access
KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those of KBR.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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