Social Media & Data Manager

About The Role:

The Marketing & Communications (M&C) team is seeking an outstanding data driven content creator and social media strategist to join the team as a Social Media & Data Manager. Under the direction of the Senior Marketing Officer—Digital, the Social Media & Data Manager serves as a champion for growing the VentureWell brand online and will be primarily responsible for the implementation of digital campaigns across social media channels. This Social Media & Data Manager will join a team of seven full-time staff and report to the Senior Marketing Officer—Digital.

Responsibilities: 

• Plan, develop, and execute strategic multi-channel social media campaigns that align with the business goals of VentureWell and its programs 
• Outline, capture, and produce high-quality, on-brand photo, video, and/or graphic content for all social media channels utilizing platform specific capabilities like Instagram stories, LIVE feature, polls, question stickers, community groups, and more
• Manage the social media content calendar, pitching new campaigns, content ideas, and strategies to align with VentureWell’s promotional calendar
• Define KPIs, measure, test and report on social strategies and campaigns using analytics tools
• Build brand awareness by conducting social listening of partners, stakeholders, grantees, and employees and engaging with these audiences to facilitate and active, respectful, and informed online community
• Train VentureWell employees and stakeholders on best practices for sharing content and increasing engagement
• Analyze the company’s digital marketing plan and social media strategy and identifying strategic weaknesses and making recommendations for improvements
• Researching social media trends, tools, and platforms to inform management of changes that are relevant to the company’s marketing activities, develop, test, pilot, and share learnings with stakeholders
• Present and update MarComms team on social media trends and strategies. 
• Strategize and execute paid advertising campaigns using Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Facebook ads

What You Bring:

• Minimum of four years experience in digital communications experience or demonstrated equivalent experience; experience in higher education, nonprofits, or startup incubator/accelerator, or agency work with these sectors is ideal; passion for science and technology is a plus
• Foundational basics of graphics and design using PPT; Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat and InDesign) also preferred
• Excellent reading, writing, editing, presentation, and communication skills
• Solution driven self-starter with strong time management and self-sufficiency skills 
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to receive and quickly act on feedback
• Detail oriented with excellent multitasking and organizational abilities
• Ability to adapt and meet desired results in a fast-paced environment that is constantly expanding, evolving, and changing priorities
• Team player that can work with a variety of personalities in a variety of work environments

Across the Board, VentureWell Staff:

• Are able to succeed and thrive in an environment with competing and changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Have track records of and ability to build solid collaborative working relationships, and are proven team players who enjoy a “customer service” orientation to collaboration
• Are committed to embedding equity in our internal practices and culture and in our programs in order to live and achieve our mission
• Bring openness and engagement to personal, professional, and organization-wide learning on race, class, gender, justice, and equity
• Are curious and committed to issues of environmental sustainability
• Are self-starters with excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work 
• Are active learners who independently learn new tools and work processes quickly
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills

Our Benefits:

• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including: 
• a salary range of $70-$85K commensurate with experience and internal equity
• 403 (b) with 200% match up to a maximum contribution from VentureWell of 10% when the employee puts it 5% (eligible after one year of service for the match)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• $1,000 home office stipend upon hire

• A true focus on work-life balance with work weeks that reflect that
• It’s our aim for our employees in this position to not work more than a 40-hour workweek 
• 20 paid vacation days PLUS the week off between Christmas and New Years
• 12 paid wellness days 

What We Offer:

• A culture where people work intentionally and collaboratively in pursuit of our mission  
• Values we believe in
• A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

About VentureWell: 

At VentureWell, it is our mission to cultivate an ecosystem of diverse entrepreneurs and innovators who are developing science-and technology-based solutions to the world’s most intractable challenges in areas like biotechnology, healthcare, and sustainable energy and materials. We aim to create spaces that increase access to education, employment, and entrepreneurial pathways for historically marginalized communities.

We foster collaboration among the best minds from research labs, classrooms, and beyond to advance innovation and entrepreneurship education and to provide unique opportunities for STEM students and researchers to fully realize their potential. The innovations developed by the 5,000+ early-stage innovator teams that have benefitted from our funding and training have reached millions of people across the globe and the resulting 2,900+ ventures have raised over $3.8+ billion in investment funding.

We aspire to create an inclusive organization where each unique member of our community can learn, develop, and flourish. We know that diverse views and ideas lead to better work, which is why we celebrate our differences, value intentional inclusion, and center equity. We are committed to hiring talented, unique team members with diverse perspectives and experiences who can be their authentic selves at work. We want and encourage people across a multitude of backgrounds to apply and join us on this journey. 

 Our teams are open to new ideas, embrace change, and are eager to make an impact on the world. Meet the VentureWell team.