How to write a Job Description for a Social Media content Writer
Social media is at the forefront of the evolution of the Internet. It’s changing the way people interact online and creating opportunities for businesses that understand this dynamic and capitalise on these changes in online behaviour.
A job description in the social media space (actually in any area of online marketing) needs to be presented along with some background information on the company that is looking for the person along with details of the overall marketing objectives & online marketing objectives. It’s imperative to understand the big picture strategy no matter how hands on the role is in delivering social media marketing directly.
Duties and responsibilities of a Social media content (content editor) writer might include:-
- Understand of bigger picture online objectives and ensure all activity supports wider online objectives e.g. best practice back link building, seo best practice, keyword utilisation etc
- Responsibility for hands on interaction within social media sites such as facebook, twitter etc
- Responsibility for hands on interaction with off-site social properties – other people blogs, other company facebook fan pages, forums etc
- Ability to write great engaging web copy in a real time environment that can stimulate user interaction, discussion and engagement
- Use etiquette and ability to ‘sell without selling’ online by delivering great service, great content & information but linking through to commercial transactions where relevant and appropriate
- Use of a toolkit to measure and monitor social activity- determine what works, tweak and improve content, communications etc
- Maintain close links with other parts of the organization to ensure aligned marketing and online marketing strategy is being delivered
- Respond and react to changes within social networks – changes in functionality, methods of engagement etc
- Monitor and present relevant data, trends, successes, exceptions etc
- Use great web etiquette to ensure the right message is delivered through the right channels without offending or annoying anyone
- Deliver real time content within relevant social spaces which dynamically engages the audience
- Creative input on content, ideas on social media viral marketing
- Work closely with the offline marketing and online marketing team as well as the IT/web team to ensure coherent delivery of activities aligned to strategic objectives
- Be enthusiastic but be responsible
