Responsibilities

• Support the Brand Team in planning and producing engaging, authentic social media content that strengthens Simantel’s brand presence, highlights company culture and supports ongoing brand marketing initiatives
• Capture and produce short-form video content for social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook
• Edit video content and write post captions optimized for engagement and platform performance
• Design static graphics and carousel content for social media use on platforms including Instagram and LinkedIn
• Photograph employee events, office culture moments and internal activities for brand storytelling purposes
• Execute against a pre-developed social media content calendar while maintaining attention to deadlines and priorities
• Conduct competitor and social trend research to identify content opportunities and emerging best practices
• Collaborate with team members to proactively source employees, stories and moments that support brand visibility and engagement
• Meet with team members, as required, to ensure timely and accurate completion of assigned projects
• Manage schedules and priorities to meet deadlines

Requirements

• Pursuing a Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Graphic Design or related major (or relevant coursework)
• Experience capturing and editing content using iPhone or similar mobile tools
• Familiarity with short-form video editing for social media platforms
• Working knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator or Canva preferred
• Experience or knowledge of social media scheduling platforms, like Sprout Social, a bonus
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Energy and enthusiasm for social media, content creation and brand storytelling
• Integrity, reliability and professionalism
• Working schedule to be no more than 28/hours per week in-person at our Peoria, IL office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays between hours of 8am-5pm

Preferred

• Experience or knowledge of social media scheduling platforms, like Sprout Social, a bonus
• Working knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator or Canva preferred

Benefits

• Opportunity to learn and grow in your field of interest
• Direct contact with leadership
• Mentorship with experienced Simantelites
• Fun, fast-paced environment where it’s all about the people
• Potential to secure a permanent position upon graduation