Social Media & Events Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Social Media + Events Specialist is a member of the Marketing team, serving the needs of regional market and corporate strategies. This role will assist the regional marketing staff as needed, including driving brand awareness, delivering successful brand experiences for key clients, and supporting overall marketing team goals and programs.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the commercial furniture industry and social media trends to assist the Brand x Creative Director and Marketing team strategize and execute upon Atmosphere and partner brand’s social media reach through:

1. Developing and curating engaging content for all social media platforms. 
2. Executing the creation and editing of written, photo, and video content. 
3. Thorough understanding and awareness of social media trends and platform types, including performance metrics to create an insights-driven narrative while increasing internal and external engagement. 
4. Helping to build and protect brand reputation.

In addition, the Social Media + Events Specialist will provide event support throughout the budgetary, planning, and execution processes in their local market and/or through corporate event initiatives, with the support of the regional marketing staff and vendor partners.

While this job description accurately represents the current primary duties of the role, functions may be adapted as necessary to meet business need.

CORE STRENGTHS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Communicates/Collaborates Effectively: Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to tailor message across a variety of audiences. Strong interpersonal skills; develops and maintains positive relationships internally and externally. Strong team player.
• Demonstrates Accountability: Strong self discipline and motivation. Shows initiative, takes responsibility for work and actions, high level of integrity.
• Execution Management: Works quickly to get things done; uses resources effectively; detail oriented and high level of accuracy. Owns execution of tasks and demonstrates excellent follow through. Drives for Results and fosters a sense of urgency.
• Continuous Learner: Self-directed, learns and advances from experiences and feedback, stays informed of industry trends, products and applications.
• Resilient and Adaptable: Open to new experiences to develop skills and ability to work in a fast paced, continuously evolving role.

REPORTING/WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• INTERNAL: Collaborate with all Atmosphere Departments to ensure smooth workflow and flawless execution.
• EXTERNAL: Works with external Media Partners, Print Production and outside resources including photographers and key vendors to execute responsibilities.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in community management or business social media coordination role on behalf of a brand. 
• Proficiency with digital tools and platforms in the online and social media space. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Creative Suite. 
• Occasional flexible hours to accommodate early morning or evening events.

DESIRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with event planning for large (75+) groups. 
• Excellent communication and project management skills. 
• Understanding of local trends, vendors and community influencers. 
• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Communications, or Graphic Design