Summary
A versatile and creative social media manager, fusing a background in journalism with expertise in marketing to deliver quality content. Excels in working as a member of a team, meeting deadlines and managing projects.
Work experience
Social Media Manager, Salter>Mitchell Sept. 2014 - Present
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Work with project managers and clients from public relations and behavior change marketing lines of business to create social media strategy
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Conduct social media listening on behalf of clients and create custom reports
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Collaborate in creation of timely and engaging content
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Review social media analytics for successes and new opportunities
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Stay current with social media trends and tools and share recommendations with staff
Audience Engagement Specialist, Times Publishing Company Nov. 2012 - Sept. 2014
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Managed social media accounts (including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram), oversee contests from writing rules through prize fulfillment, write and fulfill sponsorship agreements, plan on-site engagement and attend events sponsored by tbt*, the free daily published by the Tampa Bay Times
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Co-hosted Play Tampa Bay videos highlighting events and things to do for tampabay.com
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Spearheaded campaign to obtain a flexible spending account for Facebook advertising and now co-manage Facebook advertising budget for Times Publishing Company brand pages
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Served as a member of Social Media Operating Team to determine guidelines, best practices, and opportunities for Times Publishing Company
Marketing Intern, Times Publishing Company May 2012 - Oct. 2012
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Managed social media accounts and attended events for tbt* while being mentored by tbt*’s Marketing Manager
Freelance Reporter August 2010 - May 2014
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AerysSports.com - Contributed articles about the Tampa Bay Rays and fitness
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JoeBucsFan.com - Conducted on-camera interviews with Tampa Bay Buccaneers players and analysts
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“Happy Hour with JP Peterson” on 1010AM CBS Sports Radio - Researched, wrote and delivered live on-air sports updates and managed social media accounts
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The Tampa Tribune - Recorded high school football statistics and wrote post-game stories for TBO.com and print
Marketing Specialist/Client Liaison, Tigre-Strategics Sept. 2009 - Feb. 2011
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Marketed voice-broadcasting solutions to alumni groups, sports teams, businesses and special interest groups
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Communicated with clients to address various campaign needs
Skills
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Social media management tools including HootSuite, Buffer and Social News Desk
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Facebook Advertising
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Website updates through Autonomy and Wordpress
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
Florida State University
2006-2009
Graduated Cum Laude in three years with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, emphasis in Mass Media Studies, and Minor in Business
SARAH TYSON
Social Media Manager