Social Media Assistant

WHO ARE WE:

We are a leading specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men, young women, boys and girls with an extensive assortment of iconic global, emerging, and proprietary brands rooted in an active and social lifestyle. We are based out of sunny Southern California at the Tilly’s RSC. You’ll hear the term RSC a lot, it stands for Retail Support Center since our corporate offices are here to support our retail and online stores.

Working at Tillys allows you to experience a new style of work life. Our work culture is fun and relaxed. We encourage you to be you and that means you should be comfortable. Our employees enjoy a casual dress code and a fun, fast paced work environment where creative minds work together to achieve common goals. As a part of the team, you’ll contribute towards and share in our success. A career at Tillys is all about working together to make things happen… so what are you waiting for?

SUMMARY:

The following is a brief description of responsibilities to be performed by the Social Media Intern/Assistant. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Someone who understands and represents the Tilly’s brand will make the best fit. This person will represent Tillys and connect with consumers in relevant ways while supporting the Social Media Manager and Marketing team.

• Contribute to Tilly’s viral marketing and social media including but not limited to: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, and any other current or upcoming social commerce sites.
• Responsible for assisting with all aspects of Tillys’ current and future viral marketing initiatives as well as presenting & implementing new strategic social media concepts.
• Assist Social Media team with maintaining schedule of social media plans, and work with Marketing team to build content in time for discussion and approvals.
• Assist Social Media team maintain, manage, and grow Tillys’ social influencer program.
• Attend photoshoots and other company events during working hours.
• Responsible for photo archiving and tracking
• Responsible for creating content.
• Assist marketing team in writing and proofreading content, including but not limited to social media posts, blog articles, and website product descriptions.
• Maintain brand voice during community engagement

SKILLS and REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Tikok, and Pinterest).
• Proficient in the use of MS Office.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Ability to reprioritize projects and multitask.
• Independent, self-motivated, positive team player.
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management.
• Strong understanding of retail culture.
• Creative mind, with prior success in driving the creative process.
• Lives and represents the Tilly’s Brand.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Experience using Canva, Hootsuit, Adobe photoshop, and other video editing programs preferred
• 1+ years marketing/social media management highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred in Marketing, Journalism, or relative fields.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Typical office environment with low level noise exposure.
• Typical Marketing Event environment with potential of high to mid-level noise exposure.

WHY US?

• 401k
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits … vision is fully paid by us!
• Employee Discount online and in-store
• Discount on numerous attractions, travel and events
• Employee Sample Sale
• Relaxed work environment … wear what we sell in our stores
• 40 hours paid sick time granted on day 1!
• Fitness and wellness events virtually or at the office

“Tillys will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Chapter XVIII, Article 9 (Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box).”

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