Social Media Manager

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Social Media Manager to support Bham Now.

Our team is building the strongest local media brands in Alabama, including; Bham Now, Hville Blast and The Bama Buzz. Our social media platforms are a significant part of our growth. We publish content that celebrates the positive momentum of Birmingham. This includes organic ‘earned’ media and sponsored media. If you enjoy being in the middle of the action and the challenge building a significant local media to better our community, this might be your opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead social media strategy based on real-time data as well as industry research.
• Lead, coach and oversee a team of social media producers.
• Create post social media content and oversee the content of other contributors. Must know best practices for posting, engaging and listening.
• Create and implement the editorial calendar, but be nimble enough to pivot based on breaking news.
• Create and implement action plans to grow followers and increase engagement.
• Oversee sponsored campaigns to ensure a positive experience for our customers and our audience.

Qualifications:

• You LOVE Birmingham and want to help others celebrate its greatness!
• Min 2-5 years of social media management experience with focus on Instagram.
• Proven ability to lead and nurture a team of creators.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, journalism, public relations or related.
• Confident, professional communication skills. This is important internally as well as externally with the public and with clients.
• You’re excellent at building rapport and know how to converse persuasively.
• Adept at analyzing and interpreting social media metrics.
• Strong copywriting skills for consumer based media.
• Strong visual acumen. Adept at taking and selecting visuals that our audience responds positively to.
• Proficient skills needed in the following: Reel creation, CapCut, Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, email, Monday and Canva.
• Impeccable organization skills.
• You keep your cool under stress and are proactive at problem solving.
• You’re a team player and enjoy the reward of building something great.

The Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• 3 Weeks PTO plus 10 paid Holidays and your birthday off!
• Birmingham office. Some hybrid.
• Fully paid Silver Level Health Insurance plan

IRA immediately upon hiring and company match of 3% of salary.

• Culture is team oriented, creative, hard working, community focused, and celebrates success.
• Dog friendly, if your dog is friendly. 😊

Candidates may email resume, work samples and cover letter to hello@bhamnow.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion or physical handicap