THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. These endeavors have been around for centuries and will continue to be a vital part of the global economy. We currently have a Marketing Communications Specialist position available in Corporate Headquarters – Boise, ID.
Summary: This position is responsible for support to all areas of Company Communications, with primary responsibility for updating and maintaining social media sites, Simplot websites, graphic design support, and written communications. This position supports the social media and website programs to align with overall Company communication strategies, including internal and external branding and outreach. The successful marketing associate must be skilled and current in social media platforms and have capability to use graphic design technology to advance Company communications efforts. This position will collaborate with the Communications department to develop and execute programs that supports the department’s goals.
Responsibilities:
• Works with internal IT partners and/or agencies in the development of new web pages and SEO strategies.
• May serve as liaison between agencies and the Company’s, print suppliers and various vendors.
• Assisting in writing marketing communication materials including, but not limited to special projects, newsletter articles, online articles, speeches, presentations and collateral.
• Increasing the online awareness of the Company. Developing and maintaining editorial calendars and posting schedules for multiple social media sites and websites, researching and creating timely and relevant content with headlines, ongoing monitoring, and response development.
• Manages and maintains photo archive and retrieval repository.
• Assists in social media and other online strategy development efforts.
• Assists in the development and execution of on-line Company videos.
• Serves as a social media policy and brand champion to employees across the Company.
• Assisting with and developing marketing materials for events, i.e. posters for sustainability events, Power Point presentations, and internal marketing pieces for corporate functional areas.
• Creative development and maintenance of social media and other related websites. Provide recommendations on latest ROI-building strategies through the use of social media and web technology. Integrates content onto multiple on-line media channels.
• Analyzing both existing and potential web and social media activities and strategies. Identifies and makes recommendations to capitalize on web and social media trends. Monitors and reports on Company related web activity, including social media sites, Google searches, etc.
• Helps develop benchmark criteria to evaluate effectiveness of social media activities.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree from 4 year college or university required
• At least one year experience in a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Power Point and Adobe Professional Suite.
• Knowledge and understanding of search, new trends and latest in social media innovation.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize assigned work and complete in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Must work well under pressure, and thrive in a results driven environment.
Location Information: Boise’s mild climate, good jobs, affordable housing and a safe, clean and vibrant downtown all add up to a great place to live.
Application Instructions:
• Click Apply Now if viewing this posting from the Simplot website OR
• Visit www.simplot.com/careers
• Select Job Search
• Select Professional Jobs
• Select All open positions
• Apply to Job ID #1062-Marketing Communications Specialist (Corporate-Boise, ID)
Please prepare a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications and submit with your resume via our online application process described above. For best results, please upload your resume as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF document. This process includes additional job relevant questions, so plan on at least 20 minutes when you apply.
When a position is in the interview stage or has been filled, it will no longer appear on our Simplot Careers website. If you experience any technical difficulties when applying through our online system, please contact our Employment Center for assistance at careers@simplot.com or 1-877-878-7404.
*The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer*
