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We’re Hiring! PR and Social Media Coordinator Needed!

Written by Smartt Team on January 28, 2010

Want to be part of an energetic and dynamic team in a fun and productive environment? Want to work for a company that values your creativity and passion for technology?  This opportunity may be the perfect career move for you.

SmarttNet is an established Internet Service Provider with a 15 year history. Our Internet Marketing and Web Design department offers a unique environment that is fun, fast-paced and challenging. For more information, visit www.smartt.com and www.marketingsmartt.com

Position:

The PR and Social Media Coordinator will be responsible for proactively communicating with the public through press releases, blog posts and relevant social media platforms (including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Flickr, and Youtube).

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to represent SmarttNet and our clients in such a way as to build reputation and promote awareness within our target markets.

Required Skills and Experience

• Well honed written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing and distributing press releases (knowledge of online distribution models is preferred).
• Deep understanding of a variety of social media platforms, as well as experience leveraging these platforms to achieve business goals.
• Must be comfortable representing SmarttNet and our clients across a variety of channels.
• Web savvy and endlessly curious.
• Ability to see patterns and pull insight from raw analytical data.
• Experience with WordPress is an asset.
• HTML and CSS experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with software like Photoshop, Fireworks and Illustrator is an asset.
• Graphic design experience is an asset.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Daily Tasks Include But Are Not Limited to the Following

• Monitoring Twitter streams for relevant news, brand mentions and competitor activity.
• Maintaining company social media accounts and managing fans and followers.
• Writing press releases and blog posts for internal and client use.
• Actively seeking press opportunities and responding to journalists’ requests for sources.
• Editing blog posts and Web copy for colleagues.
• Publishing content across channels.
• Gathering daily news from Mashable.com to be presented to the team in a weekly meeting.
• Preparing competitive intelligence reports for clients.
• Evaluating potentially useful tools and software as they are released.
• Consulting with clients and coaching them on social media best practices.
• Building social media and traditional publicity campaigns for company and clients.
• Communicating project progress and problems with project managers and customers
• Bringing new Internet Marketing ideas to team and department

Desired Personality Traits

• Positive
• Curious
• Problem solver – resourceful
• Team player who works well with others
• Values integrity
• Challenges inefficiency and offers constructive criticism when appropriate

Benefits

-          Medical, dental and vision care plan paid by the employer

-          2 Weeks of paid annual vacation

-          Challenging work

-          Training and experience to pursue anp internal career progression

Interested applicants: Please provide a resume and cover letter, as well as three (3) samples of existing written work.  Due to the heavy volume of applications expected, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please direct all inquiries to Martin@smartt.com

Please note: This position will require continued growth and constant learning. The successful candidate must have a personal interest in the field and be willing to keep up to date with the latest in social media and technology.