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Social Media Marketing Specialist
El Monte, CA (On-site)
$71K/yr – $81K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time
Posted 2 months ago
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Job Summary
Coordinate bilingual content and cross-functional PR, events, and community initiatives to advance corporate and sales goals, turning messaging into integrated campaigns across multiple channels.
- Own bilingual EN-JP content creation and translation for websites, social, newsletters, and collateral.
- Drive cross-functional PR campaigns and community activations with internal teams, vendors, and partners.
- Manage ongoing content planning and updates for company sites and social channels, aligned with branding and product catalogs.
Job Description
- Under the manager’s direction, create bilingual EN-JP content that supports corporate and sales goals across promotions, advertising, PR, events, and community initiatives for Sake School of America and Miyako Sushi and Washoku School.
- Write, edit, and translate ENJP content for websites, social media, newsletters, flyers, catalogs, and internal/external communications with consistent voice and branding.
- Lead content planning and regular updates for company websites and social channels, ensuring timeliness, engagement, and alignment with branding.
- Collaborate with the PR Graphic Designer to develop integrated campaigns and visual content (flyers, web banners, editorials) supporting promotions.
- Coordinate cross-functional PR campaigns and events (JFRE, anniversaries, press conferences, school initiatives) with internal teams, vendors, and external partners for timely execution.
- Maintain and update the product catalog with new highlights in collaboration with Sales and Purchasing.
- Support HQ-to-branch communication, especially for community PR and sponsorship initiatives.
- Plan and execute community-based events and cultural activations (nonprofit collaborations, food festivals, local sponsorships) to ensure brand presence and engagement.
- Draft and distribute press releases and announcements; maintain organized media, vendor, and community contact lists.
- Attend Company meetings and events, including after-hours, and perform other duties as assigned to meet deadlines.
- Native-level English; business-level Japanese with preferred native proficiency in reading/writing/speaking/listening.
- Ability to work independently and in a team; adaptable to changing assignments and workload.
- Vision requirements including color and depth perception; willingness to complete Sake Adviser and Shochu Adviser certifications within 1 year.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, PR, or related field; 4+ years in PR, content creation, or communications.
- Basic knowledge of content management systems (e.g., WordPress, GoogleSite).
- Basic familiarity with Canva and visual content collaboration tools; knowledge of Japanese foods and foodservice trends.
- Social platforms familiarity (Instagram, Facebook) and scheduling tools; awareness of current social media trends.
- Working knowledge of design tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; intermediate MS Office.
- All paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
- Life insurance and 401k with company match.
- Location: El Monte, CA; Hours: M-F 8AM–5PM.
Mutual Trading Co., Inc.
MUTUAL TRADING COMPANY INC. is the premier Japanese food, alcohol beverage, and restaurant supply specialist. We are the Japanese food authority - true to the heart in upholding genuine Japanese cuisine traditions, and progressive in exploring new ways to provide innovative products and services. Mutual Trading imports, exports, distributes and manufactures the top brands for our retailer and foodservice customers. Established in 1926, Mutual Trading Co., Inc. was originally a small co-op organization for centralized purchasing of basic import foods to service the needs of the early Japanese immigrant society in Southern California . We've grown nearly 80 years old now, and command a premiere position among Japanese foodservice suppliers, as well as fill a key role as "Culinary Ambassador" promoting Japanese foods worldwide. Currently, we import, manufacture, and distribute over 7,000 Japanese foods, beverages, restaurant equipment and supplies.
