Social Media Manager

Savvy, enthusiastic, results-driven, social media pro sought to join our fun and fast-paced office team immediately!

This position holds responsibility for the content strategy, content creation, management and maintenance of our social media accounts to contribute directly towards revenue generation for both RGI events and our endorsed brands (one retail e-commerce, two hospitality) on multiple channels for multiple identities including feed, reels, stories, etc. to ensure engagement and drive followers and inquiries

RGI events is an award-winning special events production firm and design atelier providing 360-degree strategic services for discerning clients around the world. We connect organizations to audiences through the power of shared experiences, drawing on over two decades of successes and an unshakable belief in what can be achieved when we gather together.

We are innovative thinkers, mission-driven collaborators, and ambitious dreamers who challenge the status quo—always ready to test the limits of creativity and our imagination. Our production philosophy is rooted in a commitment to delivering seamless logistics through an unwavering attention to the unique needs of each client. Our design sensibility is shaped by our desire to delight the eye and energize the mind. Together, these priorities create engaging experiences that do the hard work of advancing agendas while feeling effortless, inspiring both our clients and their audiences.

Our clients include The Washington Nationals, Hilton, Nike, L'Oreal, OPI, KISS Cosmetics, La Roche-Posay, SkinCeuticals, The American Red Cross, Dior, The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Hewlett-Packard, SpaceX, Project HOPE, The European Union Delegation to the United States, The Atlantic Council and more.

We are a group of dedicated, female-led hustlers - creative and enthusiastic who are committed to changing our industry by bringing great work and true ROI to our clients through truly innovative projects. We are advocates of small businesses, localists, the creative economy, entrepreneurship and women in business - so while our new team member does not have to be female - they must share those team values.

Social Media Manager Key Responsibilites:

This position will engage in the following tasks for RGI events accounts as well as our endorsed brands:

• Plan, create and implement our social media strategies across the entire brand family.
• Produce, edit, distribute and share engaging content on a regular basis (e.g. original text, photos, videos, and news) generating impactful and meaningful content on all social media platforms
• Conduct research on current trends and audience preferences.
• Create and maintain an individual social media playbook, along with SOPs and templates, etc for RGI events and all our endorsed brands
• Collaborate on marketing department special projects where social media is necessary/utilized/involved
• Maintain pulse on brand activity and brand values across brand family
• Create and implement social media strategy to align with business goals
• Set definite objectives and report on social media Return on Investment (ROI)
• Craft social media content and plans that are in alignment with the company’s brand identity
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency
• Identify and contribute towards content generation opportunities in real time (bts at events, shoots, meetings, prep, site tours, company trips etc)
• Interact with fans and followers, reply to queries promptly, and monitor customer feedback
• Supervise social media accounts’ posts to ensure the design and brand consistency (e.g. Facebook timeline cover, profile pictures, and blog layout)
• Recommend and implement new initiatives to develop brand awareness such as promotions, events, and contests
• Monitor search, social, and content metrics
• Use web analytical tools such as Google Analytics, and Facebook Insights to monitor and evaluate the company’s social media presence and performance
• Recommend proposals to tweak the social media marketing strategy for optimal results
• Prepare periodical reports on social media marketing efforts
• Keep updated on the best practices and emerging trends in social media
• Collaborate with copywriters and multiple stakeholders such as brand teams.
• Manage and disseminate all leads generated through social media campaigns.

Key Qualifications:

Hold a Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, PR or similar field of study BA along with 3 years industry experience (we will consider non-BA holders with demonstrated real-world industry experience, and certain internships). Experience in social media marketing or analytics is a plus

MUST have functional mastery of PPT, Xcel, Word, Canva, Squarespace, Google Business Tools (Drive, Forms, etc) social media platforms (FB, Twitter, Insta, Pinterest), graphic design and photo/video editing/enhancing software

Proven Social Media Management success, demonstrated by metrics, preferably in a company with distinct endorsed brands

Experience creating social media and marketing plans

Experience with web design + development

Experience managing day-to-day projects and planning

You are up to date on social media trends and can bring fresh ideas to help grow impressions and following

Sophistication of taste aligned with RGI events identity and the identity of our endorsed brands

You are a self-starter who takes initiative, anticipates company needs and solves problems proactively

You can juggle and prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities

You have superior time management skills, and are able to prioritize deliverables with ease

You are a deadline-meeting machine

You are OUTSTANDINGLY organized and a passionate perfectionist who never forgets the details

You thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure industry

You meet challenges with a smile, accept critiques gracefully and mesh with a team of women who strive for excellence!

You are flexible and able to pivot priorities, think on your feet and problem-solve independently

You listen to directive from senior staff and take creativity into your own hands

You are an enthusiastic participant in a team environment and posses a no job is too small mentality

You don't believe in excuses, accept feedback constructively and yearn to learn all you can

Reliable personal transportation or in town transportation plan including the ability to transport boxes and other supplies a must

Must be available to travel, sometimes on short notice

Must be able to comfortably lift 40 lbs and stand for up to 4 hours

It also helps if you:

Are madly ambitious

Tech savvy

Are social (online and IRL)

Trend seeking/setting

Have an eye for aesthetics

Dream big and seek inspiration everyday

You'll love working here because:

You'll have meaningful fulfillment through watching your ideas come to life and make a difference

You'll self-direct and grow based on your passions and strengths in the company

Work from home days and schedule flexibility

Pet friendly office

Company retreats to insta-worthy locales

Travel to out of town jobs

Cool team building activities, event invites and community atmosphere with our company tribe!

We are really, really fun.

Salary id Firm with performance based bonus averaging $10-20,000/yr

TO APPLY:

Please send resume along with creative cover-letter to hello@rgievents.com with job the subject line: Social Media Manager Application.

Letter should demonstrate how you meet the above describe need and why YOU are the perfect candidate for the role!

Priority given to applicants who also attach previous work samples – and demonstrate polish and creativity in application!

No teleworking candidates please

MUST be available to start ASAP