Clutch Group, Inc. - Social Media Manager/Graphic Designer

Social Media Manager is needed in Unknown, United States.

Client: Clutch Group, Inc.

Location: United States

Contract: Contractor

Job Description:

The incumbent in this job is expected to assist the Company in achieving its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all by delivering safe, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally responsible way. A commitment to excellence, service, and a willingness to assist as needed are expectations for all employees.

Job Summary:

Conceptualizes and creates designs, concepts and layouts, and produces digital, video and photographic content for the Company’s website, print, digital and social media channels to support the marketing, advertising, public relations programs and community relations to ensure the Company’s community and regional presence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizes and creates designs, concepts and layouts based on knowledge of design principles.
• Develops and creates graphics for social media channels that can also be utilized for print and online publications, illustrations, collateral materials, website, and video.
• Conceptualizes, designs, implements, and maintains innovative and cutting-edge high-quality designs for print, website, collateral materials, and social media channels.
• Assist in managing, updating and monitoring the Company’s social media channels.
• Designs digital graphics, flyers, brochures, rack cards, posters, and logos for use Company-wide.
• Creates, shoots, edits and produces short videos with short timelines.
• Familiarity with design programs, such as Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Shoots digital photos at company and community events to illustrate stories and videos, for use on social media platforms, collateral materials, marketing and advertising the Company.
• Coordinates production schedules to ensure projects and assignments are delivered in a timely manner.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive social media strategy.
• Develops brand awareness for the Company’s social media channels.
• Generates relevant and engaging content for all the Company’s social media channels.
• Provides guidance and support to division departments to assist in the development of their social media strategies.
• Produces graphics, video and photographic content for the Company’s social media channels.
• Creates and publishes content across the Company’s multiple platforms.
• Cultivates individual relationships and partnerships that support the Company’s initiatives.
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with Company standards, policies and guidelines.
• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, staff, and customers.
• Completes all required training sponsored by the Company.
• Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the Company’s Strategic Plan.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• A strong commitment to the mission of the Company.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices and ethics of public relations; print, electronic and miscellaneous media requirements for bilingual advertising and publicity; and graphic design, type and layout for publications.
• Demonstrated relevant experience producing multimedia content.
• Working knowledge of graphic design programs, such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of PC environments and technology trends in the marketing/public relations arena.
• Ability to supervise assigned staff and work within an established budget.
• Demonstrated excellent supervisory, administrative, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with Company employees and the public.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling, directing and prioritizing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
• Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external constituencies in a professional manner, including articulating the Company’s message with clarity and enthusiasm.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information.
• Ability to assist in responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
• Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and synthesize complex materials to produce compelling content for a range of diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a concentration in Communications, graphic design, visual/media arts, or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in graphic design, social media or related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in graphic design.
• Experience designing for print and digital platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in content production for social media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing, conceptualizing, and prioritizing objectives and managing a high volume of projects.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Experience in graphic design, photography, and social media, with demonstrated people skills and expertise in planning, designing, production methods, and management.

Experience working in a team-oriented environment with other content creators, designers, and editors.

Knowledge of digital photography and ability to shoot images for multiple content platforms.

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Work with vendors/printers to obtain quotes, execute jobs, and resolve problems and disputes.

Experience with a variety of social media platforms.