The Monday Search: Job Listings Current as of 05/12/14

There are many jobs available out there for people knowledgeable about Social Media, but sometimes finding the job isn't easy.

Don't worry! Each week (when I have time) I will be featuring 3-5 jobs currently available as of Monday. Additional sites will be linked at the very bottom of the article and listed as sources. Other sites may be listed as well.

MakerBot Industries has two Social Media positions available.

They are looking to hire a Social Media Project Coordinator and a Social Media Content Specialist.  I'm not really familiar with MakerBot Industries, but I do find it interesting that they are hiring for two social media positions.  Take a look at the links and find out if they work for you.

The Ad Council is looking for a Public Relations and Social Media Manager.

Job expectations:
Reports to the Vice President of Public Relations and Social Media and works closely with the VPs and Managers on all aspects of public relations, interactive and social media both for the organization’s clients as well as for the Ad Council.This includes the following:

• Manages the development and implementation of PR/social media programs
• Conducts outreach to national and local press across all media
• Assists supervisors with day-to-day activities such as background informational research and strategic proposals
• Monitors Ad Council, campaign, issue and PR/social media industry news coverage, and prepares coverage reports
• Conducts research on potential social media and PR agency partners, as well as other strategic partners and potential spokespeople
• Drafts Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and evaluates proposals on behalf of Ad Council clients
• Creates online content for social and digital platforms and partnerships, including messaging, blog posts and other editorial content
• Monitors the social media landscape for the latest trends/platforms
• Drafts external communications related to Ad Council news including press releases, talking points and presentations for spokespeople for various events and press conferences
• Writes and edits Ad Council publications, including the Ad Council’s blog, Adlibbing (http://www.adlibbing.org/), and the Ad Council’s monthly e-newsletter, Create + Change

Minimum Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in public relations and social media
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Work, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with using social media, including social networks/platforms, blogs, mobile/location-based and emerging technologies
• Ability to understand technical concepts and convey them in a simple and concise way.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven media pitching skills and results

For more information: http://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter-jobs/jobview.asp?joid=165783&c=jfbatl

Verizon is searching for a Social Media Manager in Sales and Marketing.

Responsibilities

The Social Media Manager will collaboratively develop social media strategies to meet the needs of our portfolio of programs and products, including premium brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and State Farm. Once these strategies are established, the Manager will drive their tactical execution and then manage and maintain all social media assets, while driving content development and periodic innovation.

The Social Media Manager works within the digital team of the Strategic Services group, which serves as an in-house agency, producing marketing communications (MARCOM) for internal and external (B2B and B2C) audiences.

This Manager position will drive the success of our social media efforts through a combination of strategic planning and ongoing tactical execution. As such, ideal candidates should possess both a strategic knowledge of social media strategies and the hands-on experience and ability to run and maintain social media programs across a broad range of digital platforms.

Requirements 

• Must be strategic, but also know how to execute. Has a strong track record of success strategizing, developing and implementing social media programs across multiple digital platforms. Possesses a flexible writing style and ability to adapt messaging and communication strategies to align with specific brands and products.
• A creative and effective thinker with the ability to think outside-the-box, while at the same time maintaining acceptable corporate standards and sensibilities. Must be able to handle critique and feedback from multiple sources and incorporate it into cohesive communications that do not lose focus.
• Has a proven track record of delivering on social media goals and driving consumer engagement and advocacy.
• Exhibits strong verbal skills and the ability to effectively present conceptual strategies and ideas to team members and department management. Self-motivated and self-managed. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects, prioritize work assignments and deliver on time and on budget. 
• A mix of agency and corporate experience a plus. Portfolio and/or clip book required.
• To be successful in this role, the Social Media Manager should possess a reasonable combination of the following:
• 6+ years working in marketing departments and/or design or agency environments.
• 3+ years working exclusively in social media.
• 2+ years working for companies with a consumer focus.
• 2+ years in the corporate or large organizational environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem solving abilities.

For more information: http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=J3G3146PBJSG9MRY7MQ&sc_cmp1=js_jrp_jobclick&IPath=JRKV0I

If the above jobs don't appeal to you or aren't in your area, check out some of these other sites below.

Other listings:

• Media Bistro Job Listings (note not all the jobs listed here are social media positions):http://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter-jobs/?c=stnav
• LinkedIn Social Media Job Listings: http://www.linkedin.com/job/q-social-media-manager-jobs and http://www.linkedin.com/vsearch/j?keywords=socialmedia+manager orhttp://www.linkedin.com/job/q-social-media-marketing-jobs or http://www.linkedin.com/job/q-social-media-strategist-jobs
• CareerBuilder: http://www.careerbuilder.com/Jobs/Keyword/Social-Media-Manager/
• Indeed.com: http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Social-media
• Simply Hired: http://www.simplyhired.com/k-social-media-jobs.html

Good luck in your job search!

The Monday Search is a brief listing of jobs available for those in the social media marketing field. All jobs are found through internet searches and are just featured because they are of interest to me. Monday Searches will contain links to sites with other job listings in addition to the ones listed here.