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Social Media Manager

 

Posted by NITE IZE INC on 05/18/2022


Job Basics

Industry Sector: Outdoor

Job Categories: Social Media - Digital Marketing

Company Type: Accessories

State: CO

City: Boulder

Country: United States

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Job Type: Full Time

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Required to Travel:

Employee May Telecommute: No

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Job Description & Requirements

Description:

About Nite Ize

Nite Ize is a Boulder-based company that distributes over 500 innovative products worldwide to the largest retailers in the world. We pride ourselves in being fun and functional, trusted and innovative, and obsessively dedicated to making products that are not only guaranteed for life but guaranteed to improve your life. We are focused on creatively solving everyday problems through inventions like the Spotlit pet light, Steelie magnetic phone mounts, Gear Tie reusable rubber twist ties, S-biner dual carabiners and more!


Our customers reflect back to us what we strive to put out in the world:

  • 86% rate Nite Ize as a trustworthy company - "Above and beyond expectations! Your folks and products are spot on in helping people."
  • 86% believe Nite Ize is unique and different from other brands - "Some of the most innovative, useful and just plain cool products available anywhere."
  • 85% agree Nite Ize makes products that make my life better - Your gear is indispensable for all of my life - my car, bike, kayak, phone, toolbox, etc.
  • 83% say Nite Ize is committed to making the highest quality - "I love this company. Well-engineered, tested and dependable products that always keep me coming back."

And our own team would tell you the best parts of working at Nite Ize are:

  • The people! We're a work hard and play hard group that is not in competition with one another.
  • Exciting and fast-moving environment that is full of energy.
  • Loyalty – amazed by the number of 10+ year employees.
  • And don't forget our on-site gyms and office dogs!

Our success is rooted in integrity and in keeping our promises to each other and to our customers. Nite Ize provides employees an exceptional workplace that is respectful and considerate. We value our employees, and, in return, our employees have been the key contributors to our success since 1989.


Our Social Media Manager is essential to the success of our Marketing efforts. Through planning and managing Nite Ize accounts on multiple social media platforms, connecting with customers, influencers and more, this person is critical to driving brand awareness and engagement.


The position for Social Media Manager will be open until filled.


Key Responsibilities for Social Media Manager

  • Builds and executes social media strategy through research, benchmarking, messaging, and audience identification.
  • Creates and implements social media marketing plan and editorial calendar.
  • Writes, develops, and strategizes online content production and scheduling. Generates, edits, publishes, and shares content daily (original text, images, video). Partners with team members to create video content for social media promotion.
  • Builds meaningful connections with existing and potential customers and encourages community members to engage with the Nite Ize brand through dialog and messaging.
  • Creates and maintains company social media pages and profiles through on-going monitoring and updates. Moderates user-generated content and messages appropriately, based on company and community policies.
  • Tracks, analyzes, and presents analytics reports to gain insight on traffic, demographics, and effectiveness; utilizes this information to positively affect future outcomes.
  • Partners with Nite Ize Marketing Manager to effectively promote organic and paid content across all social media platforms, including in Ads Manager.
  • Works with content creators such as influencers, photographers, and bloggers to develop branded content.
  • Collaborates with other departments to manage company reputation, coordinate promotions, and increase reach. Assists with crisis management including bad reviews and negative news communications, to support a positive brand presence.
  • Manages donation requests generated on niteize.com, and leverages participation on social media.
  • Manages and contributes to the Nite Ize Blog.
Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communication, or related field.

3 or more years' experience in digital marketing and social media.

Strong familiarity with the business applications of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.)

Knowledge and experience using Facebook Ads Manager.

Preferred knowledge and experience with CSS platforms for page and blog building.

Knowledge of project management and web design best practices.

Understanding of social media metrics; able to interpret the results and take action to increase effectiveness of social media campaigns.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and re-prioritize as needed in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with social listening, scheduling, and reporting software.

Must be able to communicate fluently (read, write, and speak) in English.

Must be 18 or older to apply.


Work Hours: This is a regular, full-time benefits-eligible position.


Hiring Compensation for Social Media Manager: Hiring pay: $55,600 - $62,000 annual salary DOQ.


Nite Ize offers a comprehensive, voluntary benefits program which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Matching 401K Plan
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Discounted pricing on Nite Ize products
  • Fitness Facility and Professional Trainer Discounts
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Life/AD&D
  • Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts and/or Health Savings Account
  • Pet Insurance
  • And more!

Social Media Manager Reports to: Vice President of Marketing



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About NITE IZE INC

Nite Ize was founded by creativity and has continued to commit to innovation throughout 26 years of business. Nite Ize products and brands strive to exemplify problem/solution based products with quality and performance at the core. We create products that we need and make them work. We take pride in the way we conduct our business and do what we say we will do. We are passionate about our products, our customers satisfaction, our team members, partners and our environment.