Social Media Specialist $45,000-$74,250/annually

Hinckley, MN

$45K/yr – $74K/yrMid Level2+ years exp

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Grand Casino’s social presence with strategy, live content, and brand protection.

  • Own and execute social content and crisis-ready communications.
  • Must-have: 2+ years in social media, digital marketing, or content creation.
  • Standout: On-camera content creation and real-time event publishing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage Grand Casino social pages and profiles, including social monitoring outside traditional work hours.
  • Build and execute our social media strategy through research, benchmarking, messaging, and audience identification.
  • Write, develop, and strategize online content production and scheduling.
  • Generate, edit, publish, and share content that drives and maximizes daily positive engagement.
  • Assist with crisis management and communications by working closely with necessary departments (risk, security, public relations, etc.).
  • Build meaningful connections and encourage loyalty through proper dialogue and messaging.
  • Moderate user-generated content and messages in accordance with company and community policies.
  • Create and implement a social media marketing plan and content calendar.
  • Collaborate with other departments to manage company reputation, coordinate promotions, and increase consumer reach.
  • Track and analyze analytics reports to gain insight into traffic, demographics, and effectiveness; utilize this information to positively affect future outcomes.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, general education degree (GED, or ability to pass basic skills assessment.)
  • Foundational knowledge of major social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn) and their business applications required.
  • Must be able to secure a license from the Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA).
  • Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.
  • Two (2) years of experience supporting or contributing to social media, digital marketing, or content creation efforts.

Nice to Have

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
  • Exposure to social media tools (e.g., Sprout Social or similar), content creation platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe), or marketing systems preferred.
  • Demonstrated creativity, communication skills, and ability to contribute to content planning and campaign execution.

Benefits

  • We have a fun, energetic personality and are adventurous, creative, and open-minded.
  • We strive to lead through our seven (7) values in all that we do. (Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty)
  • Our foundation of Servant Leadership is a philosophy that embodies and fosters empowerment, decision-making, and engagement across all levels of the organization.
  • We are a career accelerator, which means developing our Associates is one of our main priorities.
  • We provide a space for Associates and others to bring who they are to work and impart a sense of purpose.
  • A variety of competitively priced health benefits and supplemental insurances, parental leave, 401k, tuition reimbursement, birthday, and anniversary gifts.