Social media job openings and new hires at American Express, Crayola, NASCAR, and more

As a preview for this week’s issue of SocialMedia.org’s Big List, check out some of our favorite career opportunities and new hires we’ll be featuring:

Careers: Job Openings

• American Express is looking for the right person to fill their open Manager of Global Social Media Strategy position. >> American Express Jobs
• The New York Knicks are hiring a Social Media Specialist to work directly with the players, coaches, bloggers, and fans to create an engaging online community through social media. >> Can U Work Tomorrow
• Crayola needs a Social Media Specialist who will be responsible for the daily communication with fans across their social media fan pages, Twitter, and YouTube. >> Crayola Career Center
• NASCAR is looking for a Director of Digital and Social Media Communications to lead their online engagement strategies. >> Jobs in Social Media
• CVS/Pharmacy is hiring a Social Media Manager to develop, manage, and execute all of their social media efforts across all of their business units. >> CVS Jobs

Careers: New Hires

• Former PepsiCo Senior Global Director of Digital and Social Media Bonin Bough has joined Kraft Foods as their new Vice President of Global Digital and Consumer Engagement. >> Ad Age
• Kim Snedaker has been promoted to Social Media Strategist at AAA’s Club Partners division to establish and lead a Social Media Center of Excellence. >> Web-Strategy
• Former Graco PR and Social Media Manager Kelly Voelker has a new job working on InterContinental Hotels Group’s social media team. >> Twitter