Social Media and Content Specialist

SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONTENT SPECIALIST

Position Summary:

BioSTL is looking for a creative and collaborative Social Media and Content Specialist to be an integral part of our communications team. This person will play a key role in executing BioSTL’s communications strategy and in furthering the work of our entire organization.

BioSTL is a busy, exciting nonprofit focused on innovation and growth for St. Louis. We support and grow bioscience startups; we attract innovation from around the world and we help strengthen the innovation economy in our region. This place is full of high-impact stories, waiting to be told.

We’re a team of passionate individuals, housed in the heart of the Cortex district —and committed to making a difference to see St. Louis thrive. Come be a part of our dynamic, meaningful work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of our social media strategy, with curiosity and creativity.
• Help design and produce engaging content for various other platforms, including blogs, email engagement and regular newsletters.
• Support the management of a content calendar and plan, that serves a diverse organization with a mix of goals, audiences and activities.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to create compelling stories and messages that highlight our impact.
• Help design visually appealing digital and print materials for events, outreach, and fundraising campaigns.
• Maintain BioSTL’s brand voice and visual identity across all communication channels.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in content creation and nonprofit communications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in communications, social media, content creation, and managing digital communications strategy.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Basic graphic design skills and a good eye for standout, brand-centered design in materials such as presentations and collateral.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Video content skills are a plus.

Skills:

The ideal candidate for this role at BioSTL is:

• Highly curious, with an interest in learning and telling stories in engaging ways.
• Resourceful, with a drive for creating new things and solving problems.
• Able to tell stories that resonate, surprise, delight, and build a clear brand narrative.
• Collaborative —enjoys working on a team—brainstorming and inventing together.
• An owner —leading tasks to completion without a lot of oversight but also comfortable seeking guidance when needed.
• Capable of building relationships throughout the organization to uncover and develop stories of our work.
• Assertive enough to gather the necessary resources to perform the job well.
• Skilled at managing work with excellent judgment, prioritization, and project planning skills.

Compensation:

Pay is commensurate with experience and is benchmarked against market rates. Benefit package for full-time employees includes excellent health coverage, generous retirement savings match, tuition assistance, and other benefits to support employees personally and professionally.

Application:

Please upload a resume on the BioSTL.org website under this job posting heading. Confidential inquiries can be submitted to kbertrand@biostl.org with the job posting title in the subject line. Note that this is not a remote position; successful applicants must reside in the St. Louis region or be willing to relocate immediately.

BioSTL is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable ecosystem. We are committed to seeking individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences who will bring diverse perspectives to this work. This is an equal employment opportunity.

About BioSTL:

Since 2001, BioSTL has laid the foundation for St. Louis' innovation economy with a comprehensive set of transformational programs that advance the region’s leadership in solving important global challenges in agriculture, medicine, healthcare, and other technology areas. Our nationally acclaimed initiatives include startup creation and investment (BioGenerator), strategic business attraction (GlobalSTL), and inclusive workforce development and public policy. Learn more at biostl.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Saint Louis, MO 63110 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Louis, MO 63110: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person