Social Media Manager + Content Writer

About the Company:

Sister organizations Palm Bay International and Taub Family Selections are two progressive wine & spirits import companies owned by the Taub family, led today by the third generation, President & CEO Marc D. Taub. Celebrating 46 years in 2023, Palm Bay International has its roots in Italian wine and now offers one of the most comprehensive portfolios in the US, comprising prestigious estates, distilleries, and popular brands from 13 countries. Taub Family Selections, established in 2010, specializes in fine wines, and offers a curated portfolio from highly regarded estates in 12 countries, including France, Italy, and Spain. In recent years, we have been developing a growing cache of domestic wines to complement our import offerings. These two Taub Family Companies, together with their valuable long-term wholesale partners, are well-equipped to meet the needs of all segments of the market on a national basis. www.PalmBay.com and www.TaubFamilySelections.com. We offer a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), paid vacation, personal time off, and 11 paid company holidays.

Location: Port Washington, NY (Hybrid – Three days in office)

Position Overview:

We are searching for our new Social Media Manager + Content Writer – could you be the one?

Applicants should be experienced in all facets of the social media world and have a keen understanding of social metrics, best practices, trends, and be able to write engaging post copy. You must also be an exceptional writer and storyteller with an insatiable fascination for (and advanced knowledge of) wine and spirits.

We’re looking for someone who can inspire curiosity with a single line of copy. A witty, multi-tasking, and detail-obsessed person who can shift from compelling short-form to compelling long-form writing with ease. And if you’re a grammar nerd? Well, that’s just bonus points.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Build, maintain, and manage social media calendars to align with quarterly sales and marketing objectives.
• Create, schedule, and manage social posts (in keeping with our corporate brands and tones of voice) while also engaging with followers/partners – moderate time spent on evenings and weekends required.
• Through strategic planning, work to grow our social platform audiences into a thriving and active community of qualified followers.
• Coordinate paid social ads against a budget and track/optimize performance.
• Develop/track KPI’s and build quarterly performance recap reports.
• Identify and adopt impactful social trends in wine & spirits by keeping track of relevant industry news and opportunities.
• Take on ad hoc writing projects beyond the social channels, collaborating with the content director to create compelling blog posts and ensuring corporate website content is up to date.

Who we’re looking for:

• A curious creative who is deeply interested in the wine and spirits world, effortlessly soaks up knowledge, and isn’t afraid to pioneer innovative social media strategies.
• Confident self-manager who is motivated to achieve goals and complete projects independently in a fast-paced atmosphere while also knowing when to collaborate with the team and loop in their manager.
• Passionate Communicator who can bring the stories of our family-owned wine and spirits partner to life, while understanding the nuances of social media writing.
• Kind heart with exceptional interpersonal skills and a good sense of humor – we are a family here, and we’re proud of our positive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or similar.
• 5+ years relevant work experience in social media management/writing with a strong working knowledge of all social media platforms.
• Advanced wine and spirits knowledge (WSET Level 2 and beyond preferred).
• Working knowledge of AP Style.

Taub Family Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

Palm Bay International