[CLOSED] Social Media Assistant & Content Creator
Open 28th September 2021
About the role
We're a high-performance, reputable advertising & marketing agency that is known for unbeatable campaigns that deliver incredible results to owners of photography studios & small businesses.
This is your opportunity to join a bespoke Digital Marketing & Advertising Agency that is growing. Operating in the Australian, NZ, and US markets, seeking a team member that is experienced in social media management & content creating.
Your core responsibilities:
Working closely with the coordinator & director to plan social media posts, stories, highlights & more.
Social Media posts across social platforms (copywriting, hashtags research)
Content creation (make GIFs & animated videos using provided photos and videos from our clients)
Stories and highlights
Reporting and results from content and paid posts
Copywriting experience & skills in putting together high-engagement headlines
Understanding & adapting to. the ever-changing algorithm on social platforms
Additional responsibilities:
Community management (increase engagement, growth, create connections with fans and followers, respond to messages)
Auditing accounts for content & requesting more if needed
Putting together a guideline for clients on what type of video content & visuals best deliver results
Please let us know which of the following software/platforms you have had experience with as part of your application. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered:
Facebook
Instagram
TikTok
Snapchat
Pinterest
WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, etc
Sendgrid, Active Campaign, Drip, Keap, ConvertKit, CampaignMonitor, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, etc
Canva
Adobe Suite – ie. Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, etc
Video editing programs - after effects, imovie, etc.
Skills and experience
We are looking for a social media content creator that lives and breathes the social media world & understands how to best engage with people through posts/stories & more.
Critical to this role will be the ability to be creative, and fun, think outside the box, and bring exciting ideas to raise awareness about our client’s studios & businesses.
The successful applicant will become a key member of our company and have opportunities to evolve into bigger roles/senior positions.
What we’re looking for:
Fluent English is essential. Most of our clients are US based so will need to adapt to US English
Excellent written and oral communication skills (especially spelling in US English), and attention to detail.
At least 1 year working in a social media and/or content marketing role.
A strong understanding of social media strategies and algorithms.
Creativity and thinking outside the box but also within the brand guidelines of our clients.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Positive and can-do approach with a willingness to learn/evolve
Self-motivated and driven
Adaptability to meet each brand’s different tone of voice
A leader who has experience with working and managing a small team
Able to write great copy that creates engagement organically
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Exceptional time management, problem-solving, and prioritisation skills
Ability to scope, plan and complete tasks both autonomously and collaboratively
Ability to self-learn new software, platforms, and integrations on the go, along with a drive for education and learning new & best practice information.
You take pride in the content and posts that you create for maximum engagement
What we offer
This is a casual/flexible role and hours will be based on the applicant and the set of skills they have. We work with clients around the world, so flexibility is essential, and we live & breathe it.
We offer a fantastic work/life balance that is not bound by the 9-5—most of our staff work hours that suit their lives and families. Of course, there will be times you're required to work certain days or hours when working collaboratively with your team.
Our agency is based in Pymble (North of Sydney), and we currently have a dedicated team who are eager to learn, grow, and excel in their roles.
We have a stunning workplace environment, onsite parking, and public transport within walking distance. We currently do have work-from-home arrangements but once restrictions are lifted, you will be required to work from the office as we do heavily rely on team involvement and communication to be successful in this role.
Our team and office have a great vibe, with the perfect mix of fun and efficiency. You won't be micromanaged. Instead, you will be given autonomy and flexibility to manage and prioritise your workload under the support & guidance of your leader.
You will initially undergo an 8-week trial to ensure we're a good fit to work together in the long run.
This role presents a unique opportunity for someone looking to be part of molding an agency through its growth years, and there will be loads of opportunities for education along the way. Long term, the successful person is expected to play a large part in the growth of the agency.
About the business
Kurious Group is a digital marketing & advertising agency that helps small businesses. Our niche is working with studio photography owners who require leads, bookings, and solid promotions that will deliver results. Founder Monica Koudsy started this business in 2018 as a sole trader and then in 2020 really took it to the next level as her business grew into a company. We hold a strong reputation for delivering powerful campaigns that deliver results so that clients get the best possible return on their Facebook Ads by optimising their digital marketing funnel.
We continually research, test, and learn the best social media and online marketing strategies, tips, and tools and share that information with our clients & team. We constantly look to improve, innovate & create marketing opportunities for our clients. When they succeed, we succeed.