Social Media and Marketing Associate

About the Role

Empower is a fast-growing, profitable startup on a mission to transform the gig economy, ensuring hard-working drivers can earn a sustainable living. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, energetic, responsible, and detail-oriented Marketing and Social Media Associate to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a difference for gig economy workers and be part of a team disrupting Uber.

Responsibilities

• Drive organic growth on social media accounts by creating, editing, posting, and engaging with content across all platforms.
• Produce, film, and edit dynamic short-form video content for ads, including on-the-ground “man-on-the-street” interviews.
• Create, edit, and produce graphics, memes, and video content.
• Source, identify, and action online and offline strategic partnerships, including with influencers.
• Review social media channel analytics regularly to create actionable insights.
• Build and grow online communities.
• Assist with email and other non-social media marketing efforts.
• Support operational tasks, including event planning (expected to be 20% of the role).

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in social media focused on content creation, engagement, and growth, or evidence of an ability to organically grow a social media following.
• Strong copywriting skills.
• Proficiency in video production and editing, with experience creating and optimizing short-form content.
• Ability to produce, edit, and publish content in various formats (video, image, and text).
• Strong understanding of social media analytics.
• Highly organized with a bias for action.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Accountable and able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Ability to display professionalism in confidential meetings.

Qualifications

Not explicitly stated in the posting, but implied through the requirements.

Skills

• Social media content creation and growth
• Video production and editing
• Copywriting
• Social media analytics
• Organizational and detail-oriented skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Pay

Competitive Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 + equity + performance-based bonus.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Being part of a great team working to better the lives of millions of people.
• Exposure to C-Suite and senior team members across all departments.
• Opportunity for advancement and increased responsibility.

Schedule

In-person role based in McLean, Virginia. Remote candidates in New York or Miami will also be considered.