Multimedia Content Specialist

We’re looking for a curious, creative and collaborative individual to join our dynamic Corporate Communications team. The multimedia content specialist sits at the intersection of storytelling, strategy and design. From short video to social media captions to blog posts, you’ll work across our owned channels to create organic content that engages and excites key external and internal audiences. Your beat is the entirety of the company, from sharing cutting-edge tech solutions and new partnerships to industry awards and volunteering in the community. As a member of the corporate communications team, you’ll also collaborate with marketing to create compelling content that translates interest into action.

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Capture, edit and produce short form video content for external and internal audiences with an emphasis on social media. Enhance higher-production videos with graphics, animations and audio.
• Write, edit and post content for blogs, website and weekly newsletter.
• Create and edit visual materials. Demonstrate creativity while adhering to brand standards and utilizing pre-set templates.
• Monitor engagement across channels and compile monthly metrics.
• Optimize content for SEO. Stay up to date on B2B marketing trends.
• Navigate necessary reviews and approvals, including Legal, Marketing, and Corporate Communications.
• Help shape editorial direction by participating in weekly content meetings. Assist channel manager in maintaining editorial calendar timeline.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level:

(Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience:
1-3 years of experience in an agency or corporate communications/marketing setting

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong video production skills, including writing, shooting and editing skills (Adobe Premier Pro)
• Proficiency with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Ability to copy edit and proofread for web and social
• Familiarity with SEO and Google Analytics
• Basic understanding of content management systems (WordPress, Sharepoint)
• Background in content creation, journalism, social media and/or marketing
• Collaborative approach and team-first mentality
  
  

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Some travel (10%) may be required 

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.