Julie Riley

Social Media Manager & Strategist

Haysville, KS  ·  Remote
linkedin.com/in/julierileyks

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Senior marketing and social media strategist with 15+ years building programs that connect audience growth, content, community, and digital strategy to measurable business outcomes. Experience spans in-house, agency, B2B, SaaS, and consumer environments, including building functions from zero, scaling global communities, and leading cross-functional campaigns across organic social, paid media, influencer marketing, employee advocacy, and YouTube.

Experience

Social Media Manager

2024 – Present

ConstructConnect  ·  Remote

Construction software and data company serving the commercial construction industry with preconstruction intelligence, project data, and workflow solutions.

  • Built the social media function from zero, including strategy, reporting, attribution, workflows, and KPI infrastructure.
  • Generated 26,900+ website sessions and 521+ inbound leads from organic social in six months, directly supporting demand generation.
  • Revived the corporate YouTube channel to 143K+ views, 2,300+ watch hours, and 800+ subscribers through SEO-driven optimization.
  • Launched influencer partnership and employee advocacy programs on LinkedIn and Facebook to expand reach and customer engagement.
  • Managed paid social execution across LinkedIn and Meta, aligning targeting, budget allocation, conversion tracking, and brand goals.
  • Partnered with product marketing, demand generation, design, and leadership to execute campaigns, launches, webinars, and events across the funnel.
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Social Media Manager

2020 – 2023

StreamYard  ·  Remote

Live streaming software platform enabling creators and brands to broadcast professional video content across social channels.

  • Grew and led a global community from 7,500 to 26,000+ members, including Spanish-speaking and VIP segments.
  • Increased social media engagement by 740% across Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube through content planning and segmentation.
  • Created and produced two recurring monthly live shows focused on industry expertise and content production.
  • Managed two part-time contractors and three community volunteers across content production, moderation, and execution.
  • Built performance tracking systems and content workflows, including community guidelines and moderation protocols.
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Co-Founder & Owner

2018 – 2021

Depict Media  ·  Wichita, KS

Marketing agency serving nonprofits, events, retail, hospitality, fitness, and professional services clients.

  • Co-founded Depict Media through the merger of Inspire Media and Backspace Media, combining client rosters and expanding service offerings.
  • Expanded services to include paid social, live video marketing, and chatbot automation, increasing active clients by 50%.
  • Managed client strategy, content execution, campaign delivery, and business operations following partner separation.
  • Mentored interns and entry-level marketers on agency best practices and client delivery standards.

Community Moderator & Contributor

2018 – 2020

Social Media Examiner  ·  Remote

Leading digital media publisher focused on social media marketing education, industry news, and events.

  • Drove event-related engagement on the company's 500K+ follower Twitter account, increasing engagement by 20% through live interaction.
  • Moderated the 1,000+ member Social Media Marketing Society Facebook community through discussion and relationship building.
  • Created event content and fostered conversations that contributed to a 20%+ increase in event registrations.

Founder

2017

Inspire Media  ·  Wichita, KS

Boutique media and marketing business that preceded the formation of Depict Media.

  • Launched and managed client onboarding, discovery, and project scoping processes, ensuring engagements aligned with business goals, timelines, and budgets.

Social Media Manager

2015 – 2017

RSM Marketing  ·  Wichita, KS

Agency providing marketing strategy and execution for regional and national brands across multiple industries.

  • Managed social media strategy and execution for 20+ regional and national clients as the agency's sole specialist.
  • Developed organic and paid campaigns aligned with client goals, including content, scheduling, reporting, and ROI measurement.

Skills & Technologies

Core Skills

Social Media Strategy AI & Workflow Automation Content Strategy B2B Marketing Community Growth Campaign Management Marketing Operations Content Calendar Management Marketing Analytics YouTube Strategy & SEO Employee Advocacy Influencer Marketing Audience Segmentation Cross-Functional Leadership Paid Social

Technologies

Agorapulse Sprout Social HubSpot LinkedIn Meta Facebook YouTube

Certifications, Education & Awards

Certifications

  • Social Media CertificationHubSpot Academy, 2026
  • Social Media Marketing II CertificationHubSpot Academy, 2026
  • Neurolinguistic Programming Master PractitionerCaptivate on Command, 2023
  • Neurolinguistic Programming PractitionerCaptivate on Command, 2020

Education

  • MarketingWichita Area Technical College  ·  Dean's Honor Roll, College of Business and Entrepreneurship Scholar
  • Interior DesignWichita Area Technical College
  • Business AdministrationCapella University

Awards

  • Marketer of the YearAMA Wichita, 2019
  • Women Who LeadWichita Business Journal, 2019
  • Career Woman AwardWichita Business Journal, 2019

Board Service & Speaking

Digital Wichita

  • Board Member2026 – Present  ·  Event programming, planning, budget management, and community programming
  • Board Member & Speaker Chair2017 – 2025  ·  Recruited and coordinated speakers for Social Media Day Wichita

Conference Speaking

  • Social Media Conference SurinameOctober 2023  ·  Day 1 closing keynote
  • Social Media Week LimaJune 2023, June 2021
  • Social Media Day WichitaJune 2023, June 2019
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