What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Manager position at Ascent Ventures?
Description
About Ascent Ventures:
Ascent Ventures, based in the Silicon Slopes of Utah, is a portfolio of diverse companies owned by a group of successful entrepreneurs. Ascent Ventures is the parent company of, among others, a residential solar provider, a software service company, a home improvement finance company, and a mountain resort. Ascent Ventures incubates and launches diverse businesses with the focus of leveraging its extensive entrepreneurial background to accelerate the growth curve.
Job Description:
As a Publicist you will be our highly skilled public relations advocate that is integrally involved with the process of helping create and shape our corporate image. You will be responsible for scheduling and managing social media, events, presentations, and interviews while measuring engagement and coordinating social participation with other departments. A publicist’s primary focus will be to create written copy, and maintain internal and external relationships for Ascent Ventures and its partners.
Requirements
Job Responsibilities:
- Tracking & listening to brand chatter.
- Developing media lists and managing relationships.
- Writing and distributing news releases.
- Putting together an EPK (electronic press kit).
- Brand consistency (i.e., making sure messaging is consistent).
- Ghost writing (e.g, presentations).
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in public relations or journalism preferred but not required.
- 5 years of experience in public relations or journalism preferred but not required.
- Efficient multitasking and time management abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Full, comprehensive insurance package.
- 401k with 4% company match.
- $18.00 - $25.00 D.O.E
- Straight forward career pathing.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Many onsite benefits - gym, chiropractor, teeth whitening, counselor and more!