Junior Social Media Assistant

Job Title: Junior Social Media Assistant

Vino Virginia was founded to provide guests with a unique and intimate journey, exclusive to the Virginia wine country. Each trip offers an off-the-beaten path experience, illuminating the historical, cultural, and natural uniqueness of the Commonwealth while touring select wineries. Vino Virginia offers unique and intimate journeys in the Virginia wine country, highlighting the region's history, culture, and natural beauty. Led by State Certified Tour Ambassadors, guests experience off-the-beaten-path wineries and discover the hidden treasures of the Commonwealth.

Our well-earned reputation has us bursting at the seams with festive and fun wine loving guests wanting to savor the good life touring Virginia wineries. We’ve designed a wine tour formula that really works. Our extensively researched winery experiences create moments to remember and provide a hint of the unexpected.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards and do whatever it takes to produce 5 star results – see our Google reviews and tour pictures here. We consistently impress our customers in a way they’ll never forget.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a creative and wine-loving individual to join our team as a part-time Junior social media Assistant. This part-time position involves managing and creating engaging content for various social media platforms, including Email Marketing, Facebook, Instagram, Google My Business, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The ideal candidate should possess a blend of artistic creativity and a strong understanding of business principles and strategies. This is a virtual position that allows flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities:

• Create and schedule compelling social media posts for our company's social media accounts
  
• Engage with our online community and respond to comments and messages
  
• Develop and execute email marketing strategies to promote our wine tours
  
• Work closely with the CEO to develop a content strategy and ensure consistent brand messaging
  
• Conduct research and analysis on social media trends and competitor activities
  
• Collaborate with influencers to expand our online reach
  
• Track and analyze social media metrics, providing regular reports to assess campaign performance
  
• Participate in strategy planning sessions to enhance our social media presence
  
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging social media platforms
  

Requirements

• Passion for wine and familiarity with Virginia wineries
  
• Embrace a growth mindset and demonstrate a strong willingness to master new technologies, including ChatGPT, AI tools, Zoho Social and other tools to enhance marketing strategies and drive more impactful campaigns.
  
• Knowledgeable in creating engaging social media posts for various platforms
  
• Creative and artistic mindset with a solid understanding of business principles
  
• Experience in email marketing strategy, planning, and execution
  
• Availability for part-time work, approximately 5 hours per week with the ability to take on more hours as the company grows.
  
• Strong communication and writing skills
  
• Proficient in using social media scheduling software like Zoho Social or similar tools
  
• Ability to work independently in a virtual setting
  
• Willingness to undergo training on specific software and tools
  

Qualification:

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field is preferred
  
• Relevant certifications or course work in social media marketing, digital marketing, or related areas are a plus
  
• Demonstrated experience and a portfolio of successful social media campaigns
  
• Photography skills a plus
  

Benefits

       • $ 17/hr

       • Employee discounts

       • Occasional wine tastings and events

If you have a passion for wine, love crafting compelling social media content, and have a knack for strategy and analytics, we would love to hear from you. Join our team and help us showcase the beauty of Virginia's wine country to the world.