Social Media and Community Manager

WHO WE ARE

Avant Gardner is a live music entertainment brand, renowned for its annual Electric Zoo music festival and its 80,000 square foot flagship venue in East Williamsburg, which features the world famous Brooklyn Mirage. Home to artists and performances from every musical genre, Avant Gardner is renowned as a global leader in electronic music. In 2022, DJ Mag named Avant Gardner the Best Large Venue in North America and the sixteenth best club in the world. The brand's success stems from its unique combination of "A-List-meets-underground" programming, innovative venue design and state-of-the-art production capabilities.

WHO YOU ARE

• Someone who is highly organized
• Someone who is able to juggle multiple projects at once and prioritize with a high degree of accuracy
• Someone who is reliable and has a "no task too small" attitude
• Someone who can keep calm under high pressure situations

SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMMUNITY MANAGER OVERVIEW

The Social Media Manager will be responsible for conceptualizing, creating, and posting engaging content across all Avant Gardner social platforms on a daily basis.

ESSENTIAL ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok) together with the Senior Manager of Social Media, driving user engagement, brand awareness and audience growth.
• Manage a weekly content calendar together with Senior Manager of Social Media that can be shared with other departments.
• Create and produce content on a regular basis, both written and visual with
• Collaborate with Marketing team to cross-promote social efforts across email and the internet.
• Communicate and collaborate with event videographers and photographers for live posting during and after events.
• Work with media partners on exclusive content and amplification opportunities.
• Liaise with Programming, Marketing, and artist teams to coordinate artist/show announcements, pre-sales, on-sales, and event lifecycle marketing efforts.
• Funnel or escalate customer/client communications from managed communities to appropriate internal departments as required.
• Report monthly, quarterly on audience growth, trends and content performance.
• Provide oversight for event social media assistants as required during events.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• 3+ years experience managing social platforms and experience in music and/or nightlife
• Strong writing skills and can adapt writing skills to brand voice and nuances.
• Ability to work events outside of typical business hours.
• Willingness to work in an always-on environment and post on nights and weekends as required.
• An anything-is-possible attitude.
• Expert knowledge of all things digital and social media (across multiple channels).
• Able to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Successfully liaise and coordinate with artist, operations, and production teams for on-site media captures as needed.
• Positive, self-motivated, detail oriented and proactive.
• Keeps up to date on social media trends, tactics and competition.
• Knowledgeable on programmed artists, culture, and music.
• Keen eye and attention to detail for visual assets and event content.

COMPENSATION

The annual pay range for this position is $60,000 - $85,000. Final compensation will be based on factors including, but not limited to knowledge, skills, and overall experience.