Vast · 1 day ago
Social Media Specialist
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$81K/yr - $120K/yr
2+ years expVast is a company focused on advancing space exploration by building artificial gravity space stations. They are seeking a Social Media Specialist to manage social media platforms, create and implement digital strategies, and advise on effective social media use to enhance visibility and engagement.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Help manage the social media presence and activities for Vast
Advise internal business partners on effective use of social media, including paid and organic campaign strategy and design, content creation, execution, targeting to specific audiences/regions, and success measurement
Assist with day-to-day social activities (writing copy, coordinating assets, monitoring audience engagement, setting up paid opportunities), aligning closely Marketing and Brand team and other internal stakeholders
Work closely with senior leaders to develop and advise on LinkedIn presence and strategy, including editorial calendar management, execution, and analytics reporting
Aggregate analytics and reporting activities on a weekly and/or monthly basis for organic social media activities across all channels
Obtain necessary reviews and approvals for social media content to ensure regulatory and internal compliance
Manage social media content calendars
Monitor and protect the Vast’s online reputation, working with internal and external partners to track social media comments, brand sentiment, and activity within the online community
Partner with communications and compliance teams to ensure Vast’s social media policy and regulatory requirements are observed throughout the company
Constantly audit current social media channels and identify new channel opportunities and strategic partnerships with key influencers
Qualification
Required
2-4 years of social media experience, specifically in creating socially native content
Experience maintaining and growing social audiences across multiple platforms
Creative and strategic thinker with high attention to detail, and process management skills
Well-versed in current and emerging social platforms
Experience conceptualizing and presenting big ideas and new formats
An eye for visual design and the ability to capture and curate best-in-class social content
Strong writing and editorial skills
Experience using social media tools
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent additional years of experience
Experience working in a startup environment or in tech
Experience distilling technical products and processes into simple, digestible bits of communication
Relentlessly curious and unwilling to settle for surface level understanding. Be ready to become an expert on all things Vast!
Self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, changing environment
Passion for Vast and our mission
Benefits
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
One Medical membership
ClassPass credits
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health
Other discounts and perks
Exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized
Company
Vast
Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Max Haot
Chief Executive Officer
Alex Hudson
Chief Technology Officer
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