SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

DESCRIPTION

Away is seeking a Social Media Manager who will develop and grow our social media presence across new and existing platforms. The right candidate has experience developing and executing best-in-class social media strategy, content, and community management for a brand that is known for their exemplary social media as well as experience mentoring and developing a team. This position reports to the VP, Marketing and is based out of our headquarters in NoHo, NYC.

Away (awaytravel.com) is modernizing the travel experience, beginning with your luggage, while striving to set the example for how socially conscious companies should conduct themselves. In November 2015, we launched our brand in Vogue, GQ, and USA Today, and have been featured in over 80 publications including New York Magazine, Travel + Leisure, and Wallpaper*. Away was founded by two Warby Parker alums and has raised $31M in venture funding from investors including Global Founders Capital, Forerunner Ventures, and Accel Partners.

REQUIREMENTS

What you'll do:

• Develop and build on Away’s strategy around content, voice, and community to deliver a best-in-class social media experience across all platforms
• Oversee and professionally develop a small team of Social Media Associates, and together manage day-to-day social media engagement, content and conversation
• Constantly innovate and think about how we can be ahead of the curve in offering a cutting edge social media experience
• Measure and report on follower growth, engagement, and community response time across all platforms
• Closely collaborate with the influencer marketing, editorial, partnerships, and PR teams to develop content and increase brand awareness

Who you are:

• Have 3-5 years experience in creating and owning best-in-class social media programs and top-tier brands
• Live and breathe social and tweet, 'gram, snap, and pin with the best of them
• Are witty, obsessed with trends and culture, and can start a conversation with anyone
• Are interested in mentoring and growing a team
• Work with a "no task is too small" attitude
• Are never satisfied with the status quo, always thinking "how can we do this better?"
• Love to travel (but that's a given)

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary + equity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Fitness reimbursement
• Quarterly company outings
• Annual international team trips

ABOUT AWAY

Away (awaytravel.com) is modernizing the travel experience, beginning with your luggage, while striving to set the example for how socially conscious companies should conduct themselves. In November 2015, we launched our brand in Vogue, GQ, and USA Today, and have been featured in over 80 publications including New York Magazine, Travel + Leisure, and Wallpaper*. Away was founded by two Warby Parker alums and has raised $31M in venture funding from investors including Global Founders Capital, Forerunner Ventures, and Accel Partners.