Social Media & Content Marketing Manager (LoDo in Denver, CO

PaySimple, voted 1 of the best places to work in Denver, is staffing up to support explosive growth in 2012 We are looking for a superstar Social Media Content Marketing Manager to become an integral member of our Marketing team.Job DescriptionAre you a fantastic writer with social media ability and a journalistic passion to boot If so, then we might have the perfect role for you We are hiring a full time Social Media Content Marketing Manager to join our marketing team. As the Social Media Content Marketing Manager you will develop and implement content marketing tactics and campaigns, which will focus on creating active social communities, influencing on-line conversations, developing compelling content that drives engagement, listening to and responding to community feedback, building relationships with influential parties and analyzing and reporting on optimization efforts. We are looking for someone experienced with the major social networks Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and engagement-driving content production including blogging and videos. Youll be a social butterfly amongst the small business, technology, and payments community, contributing valuable, creative content and making connections with relevant and influential bloggers, authors, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts. We will offer you a blue-sky opportunity to build a world-class content and social footprint that will express our brand of loving small businesses, engage visitors with insightful and thought-provoking content and help us turn fans, followers and readers into leads and customers.Our perfect candidate is highly-organized, a self-starter, and an outstanding verbal and written communicator. Must have a passion for being an expert in the topic at hand, whether it be a new small business trend or electronic payment innovation, and a desire to stay ahead of the curve in social media platforms, trends, and evolutions. Responsibilities includeDay-to-day management of social media accounts Planning and management of content calendar, including blog topics, author scheduling, and multimedia creationPlan, implement, manage, coordinate and execute social media programs initiatives Monitor social media sites and coordinate response with internal resourcesWrite, post and promote content that encourages customer participation community engagementBuild relationships with key influencers in the small business communities. This includes initiating, facilitating and helping to influence conversation on-line among a wide spectrum of audiences.Develop and build relationships with key on-line influencers e.g. widely followed Bloggers, users with a large number of re-tweets on Twitter to support social media goals. This includes managing relationships with 2nd and 3rd tier social media users.Analyze external marketplace, industry trends and public customer competitor conversationsIdentify, interpret, monitor and capitalize on social media trends as well as provide new social media strategy recommendationsCreate and manage the content calendar including blogs, videos, eBooks, whitepapers, surveys, polls, infographics and webinarsUnderstand our brand, products and customers to ensure copy meets the marketing strategy and reflects the brandFacilitate and lead cross-functional and cross-department groups in order to develop and optimize content that meets deadlinesLeverage social media and web siteplatforms to launch crowd-sourced content campaigns and contestsPartner with cross-functional resources to ensure consistency and help them shape their messagesDevelop and maintain accurate and current tracking systems. Analyze, report, and develop recommendations for optimizing strategies and tactics. RequirementsBachelors degree, preferably in marketing, communications, journalism or a related position, or equivalent background requiredDemonstrated understanding of existing and emerging social media platforms, tools for optimization and industry trends In-depth understanding of how to grow fan base across multiple channels and activate that fan base via more than just promotionsA desire to be the 1st to do things and the creativity to conceive of what that meansA passion to be an expert in the industry or topic at handExperience creating a variety of content including blog posts, videos, eBooks, webinars, whitepapers, infographics, surveys and pollsComfortable working with a team in a quick paced environment, and ability to prioritizemeet deadlines within specific time constraintsStrong English, editorial, and creative writing expertise Excellent research, proofreading, and editing skillsExcellent networker with ability to collaborate, motivate, and influence others Must be able to roll up your sleeves--this is a hands-on position as well as a strategic oneBonus Points ForExperience managing blogs and social media campaigns targeting small business proprietors Working understanding of HTMLFamiliarity with SEO best practices , keyword discovery and utilization, content and page development, metatags, page titles, URLs, linking strategy, content and offers, landing pages and site indexing for SEO to drive and increase relevant traffic to on-line destinations and increase on-line conversion and brand awarenessThe PaySimple Solution is a cloud-based receivables management software that enables small businesses to bill, collect, and manage their customers payments under 1 user-friendly system. PaySimple headquarters is located in the heart of LoDo. We are building an extraordinary company and looking for talented, energetic and motivated individuals to join our unique environment.If you are looking for a company that is truly different from beige cubicles and typical office politics, come join a company that rewards authenticity and supports energy with a passion. Visit our web siteat www.paysimple.com and click on Position openings. Read about our vision, our energy, and the PaySimple PATHS to extraordinary returns. If this truly speaks to you, click Apply Now to fill out our fun application and send us your resume and introductory letter. If possible, please provide a written sample of blog post or a professional Social Media Post with corresponding public comments. Please attach this to your resume with well-crafted introductory letter remember, this is a writing position on a marketing team. We look forward to hearing from you Location LoDo Compensation DOE salaried full benefitsPrincipals only. Recruiters, please dont contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this jobPlease do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.