Marketing and Social Media Specialist

*Brief Description: *This is a full-time position reporting to an Account Strategist.
The purpose of this position is to develop, implement and manage client social media strategies.
*Hours: *This is a full-time non-exempt position not to exceed 40 hours per week.
Non-exempt means this position is entitled to overtime pay for all hours worked beyond 40 hours in a workweek or 8 hours in a day, which must be pre-approved by supervisor.
*Location: *This is a virtual position, working from the employee’s *Ventura County based* home, providing flexible hours.
*Pay: $20.
00 - $25.
00 per hour* *Stipend: *Percentage of phone and internet charges are paid back to employee based on a daily cost formula.
*Reports to:* Social Media Strategic Manager *About the Company: *About the Company: Coverly Professional Services (CoverlyPro) is a full-service marketing and public relations project management firm based in Ventura, California.
We are a creative team who is passionate about telling our client’s stories through strong implementation.
Through vibrant collaboration, our team of thoughtful marketers, strategists, project managers, creatives, and copywriters build authentic connections with our clients, crafting their stories into actionable and measurable marketing programs.
We are motivated by ensuring that the work we do is seen, heard, and engaged with by our clients’ customers and their community of supporters.
We are happiest working behind the scenes, elevating our clients and their brands.
We believe it’s not just what our client’s say but how they say it.
And nobody says it like CoverlyPro.
We provide a three-tiered approach for our clients’ success – Brand Messaging, Strategic Marketing Communications, and Implementation.
Our turnkey implementation services include social media management, public relations, eblasts, graphic design, website management, media placement, and event production.
Now in its 13th year, CoverlyPro is growing.
Our team is currently four members strong, who all work virtually in a fast-paced environment.
We are organized and motivated self-starters who enjoy what we do, and our founder is dedicated to building a positive work environment that cultivates professional growth and a positive team atmosphere.
*Specific duties of the Social Media Specialist:* * Hands-on management of client social media channels, which may vary per client.
* Works with Account Strategist and Social Media Manager to develop, implement and manage client social media editorial calendars.
* Follows standard operating procedure for social media scheduling and obtaining client approvals.
* Creates dynamic original written and graphic content, including developing original graphics and templates in sync with client branding.
* Crafts unique and on-brand messaging for clients.
* Manages online social media conversations, responding accordingly or coordinating with clients for appropriate responses.
* Creates content that promotes audience engagement/interaction and increases overall audience presence (i.
e.
followers).
* Supports Social Media department with creating social media ads and identifying posts worth boosting.
* Proposes new ideas and concepts for social media content.
* Continuously researches and identifies social media trends across platforms.
* Tracks and measures metrics on all platforms to monitor client growth.
* Periodically visits clients in the field to capture original content specific to planned campaigns (both video and stills).
* Openly communicate with Supervisor about any ideas and/or challenges to overcome for best job-related outcomes.
*Qualifications:* * Strong writing, researching SEO content writing, and editing/proofreading skills related to social media.
* Strong graphic design and layout skills with an eye for creativity and detail.
Must be proficient in Canva.
Knowledge and experience in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop a plus.
* Successful track record demonstrating ability to quickly learn client products, services and industries for best social media outcomes.
* Understanding the balance between creativity and labor hours to achieve desired results.
* Experience using third party scheduling platforms for social media.
* Deadline driven a must; project management skills a plus.
* Self-motivated and organized; able to work alone but also collaboratively with team and clients.
* Must be flexible, switching gears quickly between multiple client projects and be open to and learn from constructive feedback * Must have solid technology skills and be quick technology adopter and learner.
Additionally, the possession of advanced capabilities in utilizing project management tools, Microsoft, and Google Suite is deemed highly favorable.
* Must possess professional demeanor and stellar customer service skills.
* Proficient and enthusiastic about videography and photography capture.
* Must be able to work virtually and have smart phone, reliable internet service, and a computer with a camera.
Access to current version of Adobe Suite a plus.
* Must reside in Ventura County.
*This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
All staff must perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or management as required.
Coverly Professional Services, Inc.
reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities.
This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.
00 - $25.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Referral program Schedule: * Monday to Friday COVID-19 considerations: We are a fully remote workplace, with all employees working from their home offices.
Application Question(s): * Do you live in Ventura County, California (USA)? * Please provide no less than TWO links to social accounts you actively manage.
* What is your level of experience utilizing ASANA and Google Suite ? Experience: * Marketing: 1 year (Preferred) * Social media marketing: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person