Temporary Social Media Specialist

Brooks Running is a company dedicated to inspiring movement and creating gear for runners. They are seeking a Temporary Social Media Specialist to assist in managing their social media strategy, create engaging content, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand visibility and engagement. Responsibilities Create and curate compelling content for various social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Strava, YouTube Shorts, and Threads and ensure consistency in voice and tone across platforms Contribute to our social content calendar; QA, schedule, and publish ongoing content Track industry trends, competitors, and emerging platforms to drive innovation, keep up to date on social media platforms and capabilities, and evaluate emerging trends and technologies for potential adoption Assist the assistant manager and manager in executing social media strategies to improve brand visibility and engagement Collaborate with social media specialist and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive branding and messaging Work closely with engagement lead to ensure strong collaboration between content and data to monitor and analyze performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement Partner with the social community coordinator to drive engagement and maintain a positive brand image across social channels Coordinate and execute live events strategy, sometimes being on the ground to execute on key events for Brooks’ audience Edit and post videos, copy, and photography in real time at Brooks’ events, supporting Instagram, TikTok, Strava, and others at marathons, races, Brooks retail and pop-up events, brand partnership events and activations, etc Skills 1+ year experience in social media marketing or similar role Content creation and editing experience, with a strong bias towards social native short-form video Knowledge of editing apps (Photoshop, Canva, etc.) and MS Office Suite Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices Experience in social media management tools and an understanding of key KPI's to help drive business objectives On-set, event, or agency production experience a big plus Digital native: lives and breathes social media and how it affects consumer behavior Strong time management and organizational skills required, and ability to multitask in a work environment where priorities can change quickly Ability to work on multiple projects at once and deliver excellent results with a high attention to detail Creative thinker who is always looking for new ways to interact with our audience and stay on-trend within social communities Embraces and lives the Brooks values! Benefits Medical Dental Vision HSA and employer contribution FSA Family & fertility assistance 401K Savings Plan and match Employee assistance program Transportation assistance Product discounts Employee recognition Fitness discounts Company Overview Brooks Running designs and manufactures high-performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories for both male and female runners. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway. It was founded in 1914, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is