Job Description

We have an immediate opening for a highly talented Social Media Coordinator. Our team has built one of the strongest Instagram accounts in Huntsville with over 87K followers and best-in-class engagement. We also have thriving TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, with a total social following of 190k+. We publish content that celebrates the positive momentum of the Huntsville area. Our content includes organic ‘earned’ media and sponsored media. If you enjoy being in the middle of Huntsville's action, love supporting clients and the challenge of continuing to build a significant media brand, this might be your opportunity.

Hville Blast is the leading digital media brand covering the positive momentum of the Greater Huntsville area. We connect the community with events, businesses, nonprofits and local people. We don’t cover crime or politics.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Hville Blast’s social media strategy based on real-time data as well as industry research.
• Oversee day-to-day management of client campaigns and ensure brand consistency in images, video and copy.
• Create + post social media content daily and oversee the content of others. Must know best practices for posting, engaging and listening.
• Create and implement the weekly and monthly editorial calendar, but be nimble enough to change based on breaking news.
• Working with the Content Manager, will oversee all aspects of social media sponsored campaigns to ensure a positive experience for our customers and our audience.
• Create and implement action plans to grow and maintain followers and increase engagement.
• Proactively communicate within the Hville Blast team + other brands (Bham Now + The Bama Buzz) to create a smooth workflow.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of social media experience with a proven track record on social channels—especially Instagram.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, journalism, public relations or related.
• Confident, professional communication skills. You're adept at building rapport and know how to converse persuasively over the phone, video and in person.
• Impeccable organization skills.
• You’re a team player and enjoy the camaraderie.
• Strong copywriting skills for consumer-based marketing.
• Adept at taking/selecting visuals that our audience responds positively to.
• Proficient using social posting programs such as Later, Hootsuite and HubSpot
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites
• Relevant experience determining a target audience catering unique marketing campaigns to get results (written and visual).
• Desire and ability to hire and supervise interns.

The Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• 3 Weeks PTO plus 10 paid Holidays and your birthday off!
• Hybrid—must be in the Huntsville area.
• Fully paid Silver Level Health Insurance plan
• IRA immediately upon hiring and company contribution of 3% of salary.
• Culture is team-oriented, creative, community focused and celebrates success.

Candidates may email resume and cover letter to lacey@hvilleblast.com. Please include links to your work.

• We are an equal-opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion or physical handicap.

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