Social Media Coordinator

We are in need of a contractor to provide 40 hours per week, 20 days per month for the following Job Description: The ideal candidate is a self-proclaimed social networking expert who actively uses MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Bebo and other Web 2.0 platforms. If you are not an active user of these sites, then you are probably not the right person for this role. We are looking for someone who knows how to use, navigate, post and manage a social network presence. You should have a passion for exploring cutting edge social networking platforms and have a personal online brand utilizing the latest tools and techniques to stay connected to friends, family and colleagues while experiencing your unique interest and taste! In this exciting newly created role, you will confidentially work to launch the online social media presence for a globally recognized product brand. You will champion the brand online as the company (confidentially and anonymously, and the instructions you will be provided with are proprietary company training and must be protected at all times, you will be required to sign a strict Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement). You will present, publish and post the company message crafted by the marketing, public relations and membership departments. In this important role, you will be responsible for professionally representing the brand online and insuring that only the company message is posted across the social networking world. Beyond social networking, this person must become a passionate social networking steward for the biggest brand in this company's competitive vertical market!! Responsibilities: • Launch and manage social media presence on a provided list of social networking sites, including but not limited to, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Bebo and other relevant Web 2.0 sites. • Work independently to ensure proper messaging is being executed online and is relevant to organizational goals. • Review company information and organize personal work time for maximum effectiveness. Must demonstrate ability to manage personal work time without supervision. • Support and protect globally recognized brand by ensuring positive messaging is maintained in community. • Establish consistency of message across multiple networks • Manage online profiles, posting company messaging and updating company information on all social networks. • Read and follow detailed instructions for account creation, profile creation, blog creation and content posting. • Prepare reports to update internal staff on status and progress. Ability to document work product/procedures, comment and recommend on performance improvement opportunities (ways to do the job better, faster, more efficiently). Skills: • 2-5 years professional work experience (software and/or technology preferred) • Must have expert ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, including the development of macros in each. • Must have active accounts across key social networking sites including, but not limited to, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, Bebo, etc. (You will be asked to provide access to accounts you have established and maintained.) • Must have active accounts across key social blogging sites including, but not limited to, Blogspot, WordPress, LiveJournal, • Must have exceptional traditional English writing and grammatical skills and a flair for using "social networking speak" and online jargon. • Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to present ideas and information clearly. • Extreme attention to detail and outstanding organization skills. • Collaborative team player able to integrate with a diverse team full of opinions and ideas. • Online search expert able to track and monitor postings relevant to the brand. • College degree preferred in liberal arts, journalism or new media. • Interest in social networking, search engine optimization, keyword development and social media optimization industries a must. • Diligent work ethic and insatiable desire to expand skills and be the best.