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Social Media Specialist

 P.C. Richard & Son
Details
Location: NY - Farmingdale Job Type: Information Technology
Marketing
Retail
Base Pay: N/A Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Bonus: Required Experience: At least 2 year(s)
Other: Required Travel: Not Specified
Employee Type: Full-Time Relocation Covered: Not Specified
Industry Retail

Job ID: Social Media Specialist

Description

We are currently seeking a SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST to work within our
Advertising and Art Department located at:
150 Price Parkway
Farmingdale, NY

 

The Social Media Specialist is responsible for ensuring the success of social media marketing campaigns by expanding our fan base, keeping users engaged, and assisting customers with questions or issues when necessary. They will be the public voice of the company, and need to deliver the same level of service we strive for in our stores. Delivering fun, exciting and informative content is a must!

 

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining and updating social media communications of all types, including Facebook, Twitter, Delicious, etc.
  • Writing a recurring blog about various technology topics as outlined by marketing and Internet Customer service staff.
  • Monitor and engage in online conversations about the company and resolve consumer complaints found online.
  • Work with the marketing team to implement strategies to promote products or categories through social media.
  • Stay current with all social media trends and integrate any new platforms or technologies as they become available.
  • Present analytics and reporting on a weekly basis for social media growth and interaction, with the ability to draw meaningful insights
Requirements
*The ideal candidate must be motivated to create a good online experience for our prospective customers and build customer loyalty for future business.  

Qualifications:

  • BA in English, communications, journalism, marketing, new media or related field of study.
  • Knowledge of best practices for marketing across all major social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter.
  • Familiarity with Google Analytics and social media analytics tools.
  • Knowledge of blogging tools, particularly WordPress.
  • Must possess concise writing skills with proper spelling and grammar.
  • Must possess a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be able to work well in a team, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
  • Have an entrepreneurial spirit with a passion to deliver the best results possible.


Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, HTML & CSS is a plus.

 

In your cover letter, please include a writing sample, a list of 5 “evergreen" article titles you might post on the P.C. Richard & Son blog, and 1 thing you would immediately change about our Facebook page.

 

 Excellent BENEFITS available including:

  • Health Plan providing comprehensive coverage for the employee and family (if applicable).
  • Voluntary Dental Plan.
  • Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Programs.
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a discretionary annual Company match, Flexible Spending Plan and an Employee Discount.
  • There is also generous TIME OFF Benefits for employees who work 30 hours or more.
     

 

                              P.C. Richard & Son is an Equal Opportunity Employer