Growth Content Marketer

About Blavity, Inc.:  Blavity, Inc. is a venture-funded technology and news media company, founded in 2014 around a simple idea: enable Black millennials to tell their own stories. Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 80 million users per month through our growing brand portfolio, including Blavity News, Blavity Politics, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock-stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast. Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.

Job Summary:

The Growth Content Marketer will be responsible for sourcing and developing unique and thumb-stopping social media content which attracts, converts, and increases web traffic and brand awareness for Blavity Inc brands. This position partners with various teams in the content ideation and posting schedule process. The ideal candidate has experience creating and scheduling content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other various social media platforms. Must have a love for media, Black culture, social media, digital trends, emerging platforms, and storytelling and a strong understanding of Gen Z content consumption. Must also be comfortable being on camera (talking, acting, etc).

This is a 6-month 1099 Contract which will be overseen by the Content Marketing Associate Director. Contractors will be responsible for providing their own equipment, including but not limited to laptop computers, cell phones, or any other electronic equipment required to perform their role.

Responsibilities 

• Develop, source, and schedule thumb-stopping content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & other various social media platforms.
• Reference the brand guidelines and requirements when sourcing and creating content, ensuring social media posts are consistent with the brand voice, style and tone.
• Responsible for meeting weekly growth goals to help drive traffic/engagement 
• Work with the Content Marketing Management team and Editorial team to execute posting schedules in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Preferred BA/BS or relevant work experience
• Experience: 2-3 years of experience managing social media and/or content strategy for a variety of companies
• Technologies: Plus if you have access to and experience with professional editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut, etc)
• Other Experience/Skills: 
  • Experience creating content for the web and growing a social audience
  • Creative mindset that understands what Black audiences consume on social media and how to create it
  • Ability to analyze traffic and engagement metrics and use data to make creative decisions 
  • Strong judgment and the ability to make decisions independently
  • Yearning to constantly learn new things and improve on current methods
  • Ability to work in a variety of media, meet tight deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust as circumstances change

Details: This is a fully remote role, occasional travel may be required. Candidates must be able to work at least 50% in alignment to Pacific Time Zone.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online at BlavityInc.com/Careers.

Blavity is committed to creating a diverse environment free of discrimination and harassment, and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  Blavity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, HIV Status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.