Social Media Content Creator

Please note:

This is not a remote opportunity. This position works in the office Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST and Friday 8:00 am-2:30 pm. There will also be work outside of normal business hours.

Bug Bite Thing is targeting a start date of July 2023. For applicants that are not near Port Saint Lucie, Florida, 34986, please plan accordingly. No relocation assistance is offered at this time.

Organizational mission and history: Bug Bite Thing is a rapidly growing entrepreneurial company seeking intelligent, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join its outstanding team. As Seen on Shark Tank, Bug Bite Thing is a chemical-free solution that instantly alleviates the stinging, itching, and swelling caused by insect bites and stings. The reusable tool solely uses suction to remove insect saliva or venom from underneath the skin, making it safe for all ages. Bug Bite Thing is Amazon’s #1 selling product for insect bite relief, with over 75,000 reviews.

The company gained national recognition in October 2019 when Kelley Higney and her mother, Ellen McAlister, appeared on ABC’s hit show, ‘Shark Tank.’ All the Sharks were biting with offers to invest in the business, but it was Lori Greiner’s ‘Golden Ticket’ offer that secured the partnership. In 2022, the company established its Medical Advisory Board and partnership with Board Certified Pediatrician Dr. Mona Amin. Bug Bite Thing is the recipient of 32 prestigious awards, including Inc.’s 2022 Best in Business List in Consumer Products, Company of the Year in the Consumer Product Category by the 2022 Stevie Awards American Business Awards and Women in Business Awards, a winner of the Mom’s Choice Award and the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. Based in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Bug Bite Thing is active in community organizations, including the St. Lucie County Economic Development Council, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida and Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. The company is also a women-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), a weVENTURE Women’s Business Center equity partner investor and a member of Cancer Free Economy Network. Bug Bite Thing is available on Amazon.com, BugBiteThing.com and at over 30,000 retail locations nationwide and in 34 countries. Learn more at Bug Bite Thing and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and Twitter.

Job Overview

Bug Bite Thing is currently seeking a Social Media Content Creator / Brand Storytelling Specialist who has a friendly, energetic, and entrepreneurial spirit to join our rapidly growing team. This role will report directly to the Marketing Strategist and will support the management and execution of the 360-marketing landscape.

In addition to assisting in the content strategy and brand storytelling campaign planning, you will be creating and editing brand storytelling videos for all channels with a strong focus on social media, as well as for our first-party website, TikTok, Amazon, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn Twitter, and Instagram and for events and trade shows. This position will also work very closely with CEO, Kelley Higney, to create content for her social media pages. *This position MUST be willing to travel regularly*

Duties:

· Become the brand’s resident social media content expert, staying on top of all trends, brainstorming content ideas, and acting both in front of and behind the camera to create content that drives benchmark-setting engagement, site traffic, sales, and other key performance metrics.

· Responsible for scheduling, uploading, and posting content across all social channels, including but not limited to TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest, utilizing bulk posting and scheduling tools.

· Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies and content ideas in collaboration with the digital marketing team with a heavy focus on video formats for brand storytelling.

· Create and execute TikToks, Instagram Reels, Facebook Stories, YouTube Shorts, etc. in alignment with emerging trends in the industry and channels.

· Create daily content for multiple social media accounts owned and managed by the Bug Bite Thing brand team.

· Create daily content for CEO, Kelley Higney’s TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.

· Attend all tradeshows and events that Kelley is present (or team if applicable) and create the shot lists and daily execution of posts (live stories, live streaming, day of posts, event recaps, etc.)

· Support the customer service team in engaging with followers, answering questions, and monitoring conversations from the brand’s voice (this is a customer service responsibility, but you will have a pulse on all engagement to understand what is resonating with our audience and apply learnings.

· Identify and communicate with up-and-coming influencers and creators.

· Keep your pulse on the latest emerging platforms and trends and drive our creative team to be at the forefront of emerging trends.

· Work together with the team to understand performance and growth metrics to adjust and optimize creativity.

· Be self-sufficient in producing your own content.

· Actively manage our accounts to drive engagement and increase the brand’s social media identity.

· Lead the filming at events as well as the talent sourcing while staying within the budget.

· Create highly engaging video content for Bug Bite Thing’s other social media channels from concept to publishing.

· Film and edit website and YouTube content.

· Create multiple social media videos and/or posts per day in addition to capturing and repurposing video and still content for other social platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, etc.

· Promote and build the brand by highlighting trending topics.

· Expected to hit and achieve individual and departmental KPIs for content output and platform performance.

Skills and Qualifications

· Strong understanding of TikTok and all social media platforms, trends, and best practices.

· Proficient with all available social and creative production apps and expert-level proficiency on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

· Degree, certification, or work equivalent background in video production.

· Ability to use Premier, In-design, and other video editing software.

· A highly creative personality comfortable with executing spontaneous ideas in real-time to capture our brand story as we grow and scale as a highly social brand that started on Shark Tank.

· Ability to interact with and take direction from executive leadership and the ability to execute fast deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.

· Strong attention to detail, good communicator, coordinator, and executor.

· Ability to manage time and multiple projects with ease.

· Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while simultaneously managing independent workload/tasks.

· Quick learner and ability to adapt to new and changing technologies.

· Willingness to travel off-site to company and CEO events.

· This is a high-growth company with lots of opportunities for professional growth. We are looking for future leaders who are eager to learn, work hard, and are ready to lead.

Education and/or Experience:

· Minimum of 2 years of experience as an editor for a brand’s social media, video/film, and/or multimedia productions, as well as a CEO’s social media.

· Good color correction and color grading skills.

· Highly proficient in Adobe Premier and After Effects

· Highly proficient in editing videos within social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

· Expertise in all social media platforms, such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter.

· Proficiency in motion graphics, titling, gif creation, graphic design, and sound editing.

· Equally as comfortable in front of the camera as behind.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000 to 65,000 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Due to the volume of inquiries received, we may only be able to contact those being considered for the position. We thank you in advance for your interest in our organization.

Bug Bite Thing is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Social media marketing: 1 year (Required)
• Writing skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $65,000