NYC-SRD- Social Media/Marketing Associate
CULTURE
At Beekman 1802, the company motto is “Work Hard, Never Quit, and Help YourNeighbor.” We aim to deliver simple, cultivated products and inspiration to all our Neighbors. Our Schenectady Headquarters was just named “Coolest Offices in Albany” by the Albany Business Review. We work hard but smart, and everyoneleaves their ego at the door. We are independently owned and self-funded, with no venture capital or private equity. Change and growth are all around us and all employees are expected to be agents and embracers of change. Integrity, authenticity, and kindness are required. If you don’t thrive in a rapidly growing and ever-changing organization, Beekman may not be a good fit for you!
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Beekman represents a talented and diverse workforce. We believe that it’s not only right to celebrate peoples’ differences, it’s good business too. Your heritage, your appearance, your favorite foods, your pronoun preferences, your music choices, your age, your beliefs…. they’re all important to us because the only way to grow, service, and celebrate the diversity of our Beekman Neighbor base is if we have a diverse team internally. Achieving the full potential of diversity and inclusion is a top business priority that we consider critical to our success. We are an EEO employer.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to jobs@beekman1802.com.
Key Responsibilities
- Interact/engage with current and prospective followers of the Beekman 1802 brand across social media in a professional manner alongside the Neighbor Services team to encourage best in class brand engagement
- Monitor mentions, and social conversations around Beekman 1802 and our potential roster of influencers
- Contribute to strategy brainstorming sessions with the creative and merchandising teams to develop top performing social content
- Assist with influencer outreach/product seeding coordination
- Ability to identify trends in top performing social media posts and understand basic social media metrics and KPIs
- Assist with strategizing various social tests to help continuously improve the brand’s social media presence
- Collaborate with the Merchandising, Creative and Neighbor Services teams to coordinate product availability, consistent brand/product messaging, and brand aesthetic across all social channels
- Stay in-the-know on the latest social media trends, product updates, and competitive landscape
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Communications
Functional competencies — skills, knowledge & experience
- 1-2 years of related social media management experience for a business
- Strong familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube, and Twitter
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, Google Analytics and any Social Media Content Management platform is a plus
- Able to manage multiple projects and tasks efficiently and effectively
- Project management and ability to follow timelines and meet deadlines
- Superb written and verbal communication
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- A positive attitude, self-motivated, and eager to learn
- Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Personal Characteristics
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong work ethic and a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality
- Well-developed interpersonal skills; ability to get along with diverse personalities
- Handles very challenging situations with a calm, assured, unflagging approach
- Passionate and energetic with the ability to motivate and inspire
NOTE: Candidates are eligible to interview for this position at Skidmore Recruitment Day in New York City on Friday February 28, 2020. This listing is for members of the Class of 2020.