Job Description
Social Media Manager
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Social Media Manager to join a growing wine and hospitality brand in Petaluma, California. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative marketing professional who can develop compelling social media strategies, create engaging visual content, support e-commerce initiatives, and contribute to website growth.
The successful candidate will play a key role in building brand awareness, increasing audience engagement, driving online sales, and visually telling the brand story across digital channels. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys taking ownership of creative projects from strategy through execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X/Twitter.
- Build and maintain a content calendar aligned with brand messaging, campaigns, promotions, and business objectives.
- Create, curate, and manage engaging social media content, including photography, graphics, short-form video, and written content.
- Capture and edit high-quality photos and videos that showcase products, experiences, events, and the brand story.
- Develop and manage targeted paid social media advertising campaigns.
- Monitor social channels, respond to comments and messages, and foster an engaged online community.
- Track social media performance and analyze key metrics to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Develop and manage the e-commerce marketing calendar.
- Write and edit email, SMS, promotional, and other digital marketing content.
- Coordinate with internal teams to execute marketing campaigns designed to increase online sales and customer engagement.
- Support online customer service interactions and help deliver an exceptional digital customer experience.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of e-commerce campaigns.
- Assist with website content and basic website maintenance for both the content site and e-commerce platform.
- Monitor website functionality, performance, and user experience.
- Implement SEO best practices and support Google Ads campaigns focused on traffic generation and sales.
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to identify opportunities for optimization.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent brand messaging across social media, e-commerce, email, SMS, and website channels.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in social media marketing or digital marketing.
- Experience developing and executing social media strategies for consumer-facing brands.
- Strong understanding of social media platforms, community management, content creation, paid advertising, and digital marketing best practices.
- Experience with social media analytics and reporting tools, including Google Analytics and Meta.
- Strong writing, editing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience creating and editing high-quality photography and video content.
- Familiarity with website design, content management systems, and platforms such as WordPress and WineDirect.
- Experience with e-commerce marketing and online customer engagement; WineDirect experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of SEO and SEM and experience supporting Google Ads campaigns.
- Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact.
- Experience with SMS marketing platforms such as RedChirp is a plus.
- Digital graphic design experience using tools such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Video production and editing skills are preferred.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, including Google Drive, Docs, and other productivity tools.
- Consumer-focused mindset with strong attention to brand consistency and visual storytelling.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small team.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns, deadlines, and priorities.
- Passion for wine and knowledge of the wine and beverage industry is a plus.
Why Join Us:
- Play a key role in shaping the digital presence of a distinctive wine and lifestyle brand.
- Take ownership of social media, e-commerce communications, and website initiatives.
- Work with a small team where your ideas and creative contributions can make a meaningful impact.
- Help tell a compelling brand story through photography, video, social media, and digital marketing.
- Gain hands-on exposure across social media, e-commerce, website management, SEO, paid advertising, email, and SMS marketing.
- Contribute to the launch and growth of an exciting new winery and entertainment destination in Petaluma.
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values creativity, initiative, and teamwork.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development within a growing organization.
- Be part of a team focused on creating memorable customer experiences and building a distinctive presence in the wine industry.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
- Hands-on experience across social media, e-commerce, digital advertising, website management, and content creation.
- Opportunity to contribute to the development and launch of a new state-of-the-art winery and entertainment facility.
- Fast-paced, creative work environment with opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects.
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