Communication & Social Media Manager

Missions

1. Social Media Strategy: Develop and execute the company’s social media strategy, measuring campaign success and recommending improvements. Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends and technologies.
2. Content Creation: Craft compelling content and manage publication calendars across social platforms. Create engaging, brand-focused content across social media channels, keeping them updated and aligned with current trends. Respond promptly and professionally to comments, maintaining brand image and consistency.
3. Engagement & Analysis: Create and manage Meta campaign ads to drive engagement and reach the appropriate audience. Analyze engagement and reach of the campaigns and the company channels.
4. Influencer & Partnership Management: Strengthen influencer programs and partnerships to expand our reach. Communicate with influencers, industry professionals, and associations to build active brand representation.
5. Team Support: Coach and assist team members to improve social media engagement and communication skills. Collaborate with Marketing, Events, and Sales teams to build regional partnerships and grow brand visibility. Maximize our events awareness through social media channels.
6. Press & External Communications: Write press releases and collaborate with strategic partner organizations.
7. Oversee the social media budget to ensure effective allocation of resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Training: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
Experience: 5+ years of successful social media experience, ideally with a luxury focus or demonstrable understanding of high-end aesthetics.
Travel requirements: 40-50%

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
o Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to craft compelling content.
o Expertise in using social media management tools and analytics platforms.
o Ability to think strategically and creatively to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
o Strong organizational and time-management skills.
o Experience managing budgets and working with cross-functional teams.
o Proficiency in editing software (e.g., Lightroom, Canva, Photoshop) with a demonstrated ability to enhance the company’s products and food recipes through visuals. Experience in creating captivating short-form videos (Reels, TikTok’s, etc.) is highly valued.
o Passion & Knowledge: Deep interest in both the technical aspects of social media and gastronomy.
o Strong creative thinking
o Excellent project management including planning, organizing, and executing simultaneous projects and activities, and time management skills.
o Effective multi-tasking, decision making, and critical thinking skills.
o Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative and team-oriented

Must be available to work occasional weekends and evenings when participating in company trade or vendor shows; or customer-related events.
Must be able to travel to various off-site locations.
International travel required – usually once or twice a year.

SALARY RANGE:
The base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $95,000 + 10% bonus. We will consider various factors to determine the final offer for this role, including but not limited to relevant work experience, key skills, education, and training. 

Benefits : Medical plan care + 401K + 15 PTO + 11 federal days + 3 floating holidays + 5 sick days + 2.5 summer fridays