AllGear Digital is seeking a high-energy, versatile, and passionate Social Media & Email Marketing Specialist to help grow our AllGear group of digital media publications, which includes category leaders such as GearJunkie, Bikerumor and The Inertia. You’ll help to increase user engagement through effective social media postings and email newsletter campaigns. In this position, you’ll identify audience trends, monitor content performance and adapt to a changing landscape on the platform and brand level. The ideal candidate for this position has experience working for digital publications and creating content, and they are passionate about gear and/or the active, outdoor lifestyle.This is a full-time, hybrid role with the expectation of working in our Los Angeles, CA office 3 days a week.Responsibilities
Social Media Postings.
Drive traffic to our websites through social media organic and sponsored postings on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads and TikTok, relying on best practices per platform to obtain success.
Community Engagement . Respond to comments on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads and TikTok in personable, humorous manners consistent with brand voice. Respond to social media posts on other outdoor accounts.
Social Media Content Creation . Use software applications (e.g., meme-making and video editing apps) to create brand-appropriate, short-form video content for Instagram and TikTok, as well as buzz-worthy static memes.
Social Media Content Sourcing.
Curate top performing outdoor content from small and large content creators to feature in collaboration with our pages.
Email Newsletter Campaigns.
Build email newsletter campaigns featuring top stories using attractive headlines and eye-catching images to achieve optimal engagement. Ensure quality and accuracy of copy, and timely and accurate distribution to subscribers.
Audience Reporting . Review weekly and monthly data from social media platforms and email newsletter platforms to ensure we are growing and optimizing regularly.
Editorial Team Collaboration.
Create reports for the editorial teams that identify the “why” behind the success of campaigns and how to improve neutral-performing campaigns. Be a marketing resource for the teams in bi-weekly meetings.Requirements
- Interested in the outdoors (camping, hiking, biking, etc.) and/or product journalism
- At least 2-3 years experience managing active social media accounts across multiple platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok and Facebook)
- Extensive knowledge of social media trends
- Demonstrated proficiency in photo editing, video editing, and graphic design
- Keen eye for visuals, inducing photography, graphics and video
- Strong writing and proofreading skills, adapting different voices per brand
- Proven ability to be self-motivated and multi-task without full supervision
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and stay organized with tasks at hand
- Proven ability to communicate effectively, with internal and external messaging
- Overall team player willing to learn new tasks and assist when needed
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Journalism or Marketing preferredHow to ApplySend your cover letter, resume, and samples to hr@allgeardigital.com with the subject line “Application: Social Media & Email Marketing Specialist” to be considered. If an AllGear Digital employee referred you, be sure to include that in your email.About AllGear DigitalAllGear Digital is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, both for the company and in their content. As a minority-owned business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is more than an initiative at AllGear Digital — it’s deeply woven into the fabric of the organization. Prioritizing DEI isn’t just about growing their already diverse team, but about the role we can have in being a part of the broader global conversation. If you are interested in working closely with their team of journalists, editors, video producers, podcast hosts, and content creators to deliver expert content to their passion-driven audiences, let’s talk. The company provides medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid parental leave, and an unlimited PTO policy.