Instagram Manager

We have an immediate opening for a highly talented Instagram Manager. Our team has built one of the strongest Instagram accounts in the state with over 140K followers and best-in-class engagement. We publish content that celebrates the positive momentum of the Greater Birmingham. Our content includes organic ‘earned’ media and sponsored media. If you enjoy being in the middle of Birmingham’s action, love supporting clients and the challenge of continuing to build a significant media brand, this might be your opportunity.

Bham Now is the leading digital media brand covering the positive momentum of the Greater Birmingham area. We connect the community with events, businesses, nonprofits and local people. We don’t cover crime nor politics.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Bham Now’s Instagram strategy based on real time data as well as industry research.
• Oversee day-to-day management of client campaigns and ensure brand consistency in images, video and copy.
• Create + post Instagram content daily and oversee the content of others. Must know best practices for posting, engaging and listening.
• Create and implement the weekly and monthly editorial calendar, but be nimble enough to change based on breaking news.
• Working with the Brand Manager, will oversee all aspects of Instagram sponsored campaigns to ensure a positive experience for our customers and our audience.
• Create and implement action plans to grow and maintain followers and increase engagement.
• Proactively communicate within the Bham Now team to create smooth workflow.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of social media management experience with a proven track record on Instagram.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, journalism, public relations or related.
• Confident, professional communication skills.You’re adept at building rapport and know how to converse persuasively over the phone, video and in person.
• Impeccable organization skills.
• You’re a team player and enjoy the comaraderie.
• Strong copywriting skills for consumer based marketing.
• Adept at taking/selecting visuals that our audience responds positively to.
• Proficient using social posting programs such as Later, Hootsuite and HubSpot
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites
• Relevant experience determining a target audience catering unique marketing campaigns to get results (written and visual).
• Desire and ability to hire and supervise interns.

The Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• 3 Weeks PTO plus 10 paid Holidays and your birthday off!
• Mostly in office. ALL in the Birmingham area.
• Fully paid Silver Level Health Insurance plan
• IRA immediately upon hiring and company contribution of 3% of salary.
• Culture is team oriented, creative, community focused and celebrates success.
• Dog friendly, if your dog is friendly.

Candidates may email resume and cover letter to hello@bhamnow.com. Please include links to your work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion or physical handicap.