Social Media Coordinator II

We are looking for a creative, dedicated individual to join our team as a Social Media Coordinator in our Greenwood Village, Colorado office. The Social Media Coordinator will create original content for social media that tells the story of Merrick, our culture, our services, our work, and our people, focusing on copywriting and coordination of graphics with our creative team. The Social Media Coordinator will also participate in quarterly meetings with the Director of Marketing and Communications, Creative Manager, and market-focused groups across Merrick to generate content ideas, schedule posts in our work management system, ensure relevant approvals on posts, and post to Merrick's social media channels. Ultimately, you'll deliver quality social media content that tells Merrick's story, appeals to our audiences, attracts clients, helps recruit talent, and boosts brand awareness.

The Social Media Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Marketing and the marketing team to maintain editorial calendars for all social media channels. The social media coordinator must have a curiosity about our business and how we do things to effectively communicate timely content that will be of interest to external audience.

A successful social media coordinator will have great communication, research, and teamwork skills.

Typical pay hourly range for this position is $28.85 - $36.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Central Marketing Services is a growing and transforming team, with the ability to think outside the box to bring forward-thinking, high-quality communication, marketing, design, and proposal techniques to Merrick. We envision our team as one that is at the cutting edge of marketing and creative, not just within the A/E/C industry. Our team works in both the business development lifecycle and the marketing/communications function. We value new ideas and the ability to translate ideas into effective communications and marketing deliverables. We prioritize continuous learning to drive us to be the best at what we do. We're an inclusive team that values differences and believes collaboration creates the best deliverables. Our team works a hybrid schedule with remote/home days and in office days to meet both your needs and our company's needs.

Above all, Merrick is a family. We strive for excellence in our respective fields, both technical and creative, and value our individual employee owners and the contributions each of us makes to our company. We live our purpose: Solving. Growing. Living. Our employee owners all work towards a common goal: delivering the right solutions to our clients and making our company great.

• Promote/strengthen Merrick's brand through social media content
• Contribute to and maintain social media calendar/scheduler to manage content across all channels
• Plan, organize, and execute social media campaigns
• Write clear, user-friendly copy to promote our services, highlight our culture, and support marketing plans, objectives, and campaigns
• Create compelling posts, in conjunction with the creative/graphics team, that will capture the attention of the target audience
• Collaborate with creative team to create an integrated story told through both text and graphics
• Edit and proofread new content before publication
• Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and interactions on social media platforms
• Analyze social media performance data (engagement, reach, etc.) to determine the effectiveness of created content and work with Marketing Director to identify areas of improvement
• Research industry-related topics (combining online sources, interviews, industry trends, and studies) for potential content ideas
• Collaborate with other business units, departments, and marketing team members to brainstorm content and align social media efforts with company and business unit goals.
• Work independently to draft more basic content and with guidance from Marketing Director or more senior editorial staff for more complex posts
• Follow internal development and review processes, including marketing team review process and final approvals process with the technical team and others
• Ensure all-around consistency in tone and follow the Merrick brand standards
• Stay up-to-date on social media trends, best practices, etc.
• Optimize content for search engines

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field
• 4 years of experience in social media coordination
• Familiarity with various social media platforms and their best practices
• Experience developing content based on research using multiple sources, including interviews with subject matter experts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office

• Certification in social media management or digital marketing
• Experience in the A/E/C industry
• Experience in copywriting or a related field
• Knowledge of Monday.com
• Knowledge and experience with SEO

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.