Marketing Associate - Digital Media

Job Title:Marketing Associate - Digital Media

Reports to:Marketing Director

Department:Marketing

General Position Summary

The Marketing Associate is responsible for managing all phases of the brand’s social media and website workflow. They are ambitious, result-oriented, have a pulse on the social landscape, can think outside the box, and define how the Outside Van brand appears on all platforms. This role will continuously evolve with the Marketing Department as strategies may change. To ensure that desired results are obtained, they will communicate effectively with the Marketing Director regarding expectations to meet standards and deadlines of projects.

Essential Functions & Major Responsibilities

·Responsible for Social Media scheduling, project concepting, calendar management, copywriting, and publishing in coordination with the Marketing Director.

·Build and develop an engaged audience through a social presence that stands out among the immense industry competition.

·Collaborate with the marketing team to create and strategically manage a social media calendar.

·Manage website updates, improvements, and content.

·Engage with followers and other brands on all social channels, including answering customer questions in comments and messages.

·Provide bi-weekly analysis and updates to the Marketing & Creative Director.

·Develop and monitor brand relationships and partnerships.

·Use social media marketing tools such as Tailwinds, Later, and other beneficial software.

·Professional organization of assets on the Marketing server.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

·Result-oriented, self-starter, who can concept, manage, and execute projects from start to finish. - Strong copywriting, copy editing, SEO, & blog writing skills.

·Understanding all aspects of social media including channels, platforms, content, analytics, tools, and creative.

·Hands-on experience building and managing communities on a variety of social media platforms.

·Tuned in to cultural trends and current events in the van life, travel, and extreme sports categories.

·Ability to think quickly, multi-task, prioritize, and work under pressure.

·Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, or a related field.

·Flexible and willing to travel for events, photoshoots, and work the occasional weekend.

·Management experience is a plus.

·Ability to work in both a team environment and independently

·Excellent organizational and communication skills

·Ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines

·Problem solving, systems and method improvements skills

·High attention to detail and accuracy

·Actively show initiative and adapt to rapid change

·Proactive and committed to continual improvement

·Ability to maintain confidentiality

· Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, or a related field-Preferred.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR 97230: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Marketing: At least two years (Preferred)

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·Prolonged sitting or standing for long periods of time.

·Frequent walking.

·Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling.

·Occasionally will lift up to 20 pounds.

·Normal vision range.

·Normal sensory ability to smell.

·Frequent rapid mental/hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.

·Continuous talking in person and by phone in a clear and audible speaking voice.

·Continuous hearing in person and by phone from normal or whispering voice.

·Usual office environment.

·Regular visits to the plant; safety procedures for both areas must be followed

·May require occasional travel

Outside Van is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.