Insomniac - Social Media Specialist

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Job Summary

Do you enjoy dance music? Do you excel at social media? Then you’re in luck! We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter who embodies both a passion for dance culture and a love of the social media space. Is this you? Read on…

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac Events is looking for a Social Media Specialist who can assist with crafting and organizing social content for each of our unique brands, one amazing post at a time. You are a skilled creative writer who understands the importance of collaboration, and you thrive in high-energy situations. This position reports to the Social Media Manager. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate social media and marketing leads to create and organize compelling social content across multiple brands simultaneously
• Write creatively yet collaboratively within the sphere of each brand, with an emphasis on captions and asset selection
• Create detailed spreadsheets and proposals for social calendars across concerts, branded shows, and festivals
• Schedule and execute social posts upon approval from show leads
• Coordinate asset distribution and social posting for internal departments such as merchandise, nightclubs, and record label
• Partner with Insomniac Headliner Experience team to monitor and address customer service inquiries and deliver social feedback
• Create social reports and summaries recapping on-sales, events, and major announcements
• Support social and marketing teams with on-site duties at events and festivals
• Hire, onboard and train various team members
• All other tasks as assigned by social team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field/experience
• 2+ years’ experience with customer service and social media marketing
• Understanding of electronic music, festival culture, and the live music space
• In-tune with local music scene, venues, and nightclubs
• Organized self-starter with meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Instagram Stories, Tik Tok, Snapchat, You Tube, and other live streaming apps and social media platforms
• Experience in social media management/monitoring tools such as:
  Hoot Suite, Tweet Deck and Sprinklr
• Proficient in grammar, copywriting and asset selection
• Must have basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, GIF creation, and other content creation apps.
• Experience working on-site at concerts, music festivals, or other large-scale events

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be willing to travel to work during holidays, evening and weekend hours, as required, to meet deadlines
• Must be able to tolerate loud noise levels and drastic temperature climates while working on site at various event location
• Must be able to work in open concept office space

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Insomniac strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants…