PR and Social media Specialist Job in Phoenix 85027, Arizona Us
PR and Social media Specialist
Intro:
Want a company with a real vision?
Our people make the difference in our success. Our vision is to provide Total Lifetime care to every pet, every parent, every time. We can't achieve this vision without the right people - they make the difference in our business and our success. Every associate plays a role in achieving our success by focusing on our three strategic priorities - Delighting our Customers, growing pet services and operating excellence. Here at the Store Support Group, you could play a key role in supporting these strategic initiatives.
In 2007, PetSmart celebrated the opening of its 1000th store, with many more stores scheduled to open soon after. We continue to grow at our Corporate Headquarters which means great opportunities for a professional such as you!
Benefits of working with PetSmart
In addition to a competitive salary, PetSmart associates are eligible for health benefits, 401K options, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, training and development, and an associate discount at all PetSmart stores!
PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Responsibilities:
The Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator is responsible for maintenance and/or implementation of public relations and social media tactics that support the PetSmart brand. This position will assist in daily maintenance of social media properties and logistical support of public relations activities.
He/she must have strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and basic to intermediate analytical skills along with the ability to prioritize work effectively and manage simultaneous projects with appropriate direction and supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in the execution of public relations and social media plans designed to support the company initiatives, coordinating with other teams or departments effectively.
• Day-to-day monitoring and maintenance of social media properties, ensuring PetSmart voice, authenticity and messaging is supported and engaging pet parents.
• Draft social media posts and comment as well as support writing of some public relations materials, using AP Style for the latter.
• Be current on social media trends and new social media vehicles, and how they may be affecting our target audience’s social media usage and practices today and in the future.
• Monitor competitive social media campaigns and report to the rest of the Public Relations and Social Media team in a concise and timely manner so appropriate action can be taken.
• Assist in the public relations and social media support for critical new store openings and/or relocations through supporting tactical execution of plans.
• Assist Canadian and Puerto Rico marketing teams, as appropriate in public relations and social media strategy execution.
• Shares learning throughout Marketing and key cross-functional teams to grow overall company competency/knowledge base.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications /Journalism / Business or related field from four year college or university and prefer one to three years related experience in an in-house public relations or marketing team or public relations agency.
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PetSmart, INC. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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