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New season, new job? If you’re a Junior Account Executive or Account Executive who loves science, healthcare or technology and you’re looking for a fresh start just in time for 2025, stop scrolling 👇 Everything you need to know is in the job description linked below (YES, THE SALARY TOO!), but there are the top two things we’re looking for: 1️⃣ You’re a word wizard - almost everything we do comes back to copywriting. Whether you’re drafting a blog, writing an email to a journalist or planning social content, the letters on the page have to pack a punch. We’re looking for someone with a strong right hook and a solid uppercut in copywriting. 2️⃣ You have demonstrable experience in science, healthcare or technology - this job probably isn’t your first rodeo and you’ve likely spent time either studying a science subject or working in an organisation in one of these sectors. If you’d like some honest insight into life at SomX, Hollie Ruda, Adama Barrie and Daisy M. are on hand to tell you more about it - drop into their DMs! Seen and heard enough? Hit apply before October 20th 👉 https://lnkd.in/eb72RiXz Dates for your diary 🗓️ 🔹Expected first interview: w/c 28.10 🔹Second interview: w/c 04.11 🔹Meet the team: w/c 11.11 🔹Offers to successful candidates: w/c 18.11 #somx #healthtech #biotech #marketing #hiring

💊 Like many others, you are in a job that has lost its lustre. A prison for your career ambitions. Unfortunately, no one can be told what the next opportunity is. You have to see it for yourself. This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You scroll past this post and the story ends. You stay in your job and believe whatever you want to believe. You apply for this role and you stay in Agility land and we show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes. Remember - all we are offering is the truth, nothing more. Red pill yourself here: https://lnkd.in/g3dtMnqQ (Community & Content Manager with strong writing and social media skills) #Hiring #JobOpening #HiringNow #CommunityManager #ContentManager #MarketingJobs #DigitalMarketing #SocialMediaJobs #ContentCreation #ContentManagement #CMJobs #RemoteWork #VirtualOffice #TorontoJobs #TechJobs #CareerOpportunity #JoinOurTeam #MarketingCareer #B2BMarketing #SaaSJobs #JobSearch #MarketingPosition #WorkFromAnywhere #CompanyCulture #AgilityCMS #CareerGrowth

I've hired dozens of marketing professionals in my ~15 or so years of being in marketing. Here are some of my best takeaways for anyone hiring. 1. Seek marketers who have a track record of doing what you are hiring them for based on your seniority needs For example, if I am hiring a content writer, I want to see that the applicant has been doing content writing in their previous roles. This shows me that they want to be doing what they are being hired for and are dedicating their professional life to a particular path. 2. Set your expectations according to experience <3 years: junior/entry-level 3-8 years: require minimal oversight, but still not senior 8+ years: senior level, expect high levels of self-starting 3. Applicants are less than candid about their experience Particularly when the economy is not great, candidates will say and do anything to get their foot in the door, aka lie. 4. Do skills testing Even if an applicant seems to fly through the interview with flying colors, give them a skills test before hiring. See #3. 5. Consider a probationary period If it doesn't work out, utilize the probationary period (30, 60, 90 days) to cut ties. 6. The adage of "hire good people and they will do good things" doesn't apply in marketing. Experience running campaigns does. Unless the position is for an intern or junior employee, I don't hire based the sole fact that I think someone is great independent of their experience. 7. Hire for skills, fire for culture Good company culture is hard to come by. Teams that don't enjoy working with each other are evident in client meetings. Cohesive teams enjoy work, those with poor cultural fit don't and it affects production.

The first thing I tell a would-be #PR Account Coordinator when I interview them for a position is that the role they are applying for will be very boring. They will want to rush through it and get to the "good stuff." I also tell them that this is the most important position of their entire career, and mastering the boring stuff is what will make them excellent #strategiccommunications professionals. Being an AC is the most important position of your entire career, but it sucks. Learning how to build a media list, understand the differences between an associate editor and an Editor-in-Chief, understand how to read and research trade news, to build reports, and to consistently track works, are all skills that will inform your decisions when you are an AE and an SVP alike. You will use these skills in everything you do for the rest of your career, It's why there is no such thing as an "overqualified PR candidate," just underqualified ones. How do agency structures and our own egos inadvertantly make underqualified professionals? The #pragency : May hire entry-level people with the need that they can "do everything" from day one. This goes into my need for training posts, but hiring someone for their first job and putting on them the expectations of an AE or higher, simply because the agency can't afford the AE they need. This hurts the agency because they hired below what is needed to retain clients and grow. It also hurts the entry-level person, because they will be unfairly blamed for not performing at a skill level they never had the chance to develop. The #AccountCoordinator: No one likes doing boring work. So the natural response is to elevate as soon as possible. A lot of agencies use title promotions as a retention tool. This is why you see a lot of agencies with nonsense titles like Jr AE or Assistant AE. They come with a minor salary bump and more responsibilities. These offers can come as soon as 3 months into a new job. IT'S A TRAP! While some may actually master or come close to mastering AC skill sets, most won't. Some things just take time. Take advantage of the AC position, it's boring but compared to every other level you will achieve, it's relatively low risk and stress. This is the time you are free to dive in and learn the ropes. Rushing through it for the ego bump of a better title (that may only exist at that #PRfirm) sells you short. Give yourself 6 months minimum but really a year at the AC position to build up that success. The time you invest in that first year as an AC will directly lead to much more substantial and meaningful promotions in the years to come. It will set you apart in your reliability with your team, and with your clients. Entry-level #PublicRelations sucks, but worth it if you approach it in the right mindset. Remeber you are building your career, not just doing a job. #opentowork

Happy #FollowFriday! This post is designed to connect talent to folks who are hiring. Please find some open opportunities as well as talented professionals below and network. If you are hiring or looking, please add a little about what you are looking for in the comments so that others can connect with you. Talent to Connect With: Ryan Zgutowicz, CPTM, Ed.S. - a highly skilled training and development leader looking for a new role or consulting opportunity. If you are in Quality, Operations, HR, or Compliance and want to explore a new or existing training program, connect with Ryan. Andrea Nemeth, MBA - not your typical finance person who is bringing success to organizations through operations and process improvement. Andrea is looking for a director of operations role where she can make an impact. Sarah Mathias - Motion graphic designer looking to teach. Content creator and video editor. Peg Meyerhofer - Outstanding marketing project manager looking to bring her energy and enthusiasm to a fun and creative organization. Passionate about continued growth and development and bringing new perspectives to every project she manages. OPENINGS: Katie Larson - is recruiting for a few different positions. Recently posted a Digital Asset Management Specialist and an SEO/PPC Specialist position. Connect with her to learn more about either opportunity. Daniel Axelrod - Gartner is hiring for a Social Media Strategist. Check it out. The National Institute for Social Media has several listings on its job board. Visit their page to learn more. What else do you have to share? #Hiring #Networking

‘What are you worth?’ #30 – Media & Social Media Networks Salary scales within media and social media networks are pivotal for professionals navigating their career paths, offering insights into potential earnings as they progress from entry-level positions to leadership roles. The media industry, encompassing digital content creation, media production, and social media management, demands a variety of skills ranging from creative content generation to strategic communication and analytics. Here's an overview of salary scales at different career levels: Entry Level 🚀 • Position Examples: Junior Content Creator, Social Media Coordinator, Media Assistant • Skills Required: Basic content creation, social media savvy, strong communication skills, ability to work in teams. • Salary Range: US$30,000 - US$50,000 annually • Opportunities: Gain experience in content creation, understand the dynamics of media platforms, learn about audience engagement strategies • #EntryLevel #MediaJobs #StartYourCareer Experienced Level ✨ • Position Examples: Content Manager, Social Media Strategist, Media Planner • Skills Required: Advanced content strategy, data analytics, project management, strong interpersonal skills. • Salary Range: US$50,000 - US$70,000 annually • Opportunities: Lead projects, develop strategic content plans, analyze performance data to inform decisions • #Experienced #MediaCareer #GrowthOpportunities Senior Level 💼 • Position Examples: Senior Content Director, Social Media Director, Media Operations Manager • Skills Required: Leadership, strategic vision, expertise in content and platform trends, budget management. • Salary Range: US$70,000 - US$100,000 annually • Opportunities: Oversee content and media strategies, manage teams, contribute to business growth • #SeniorLevel #Leadership #MediaExpert Leadership Level 🌟 • Position Examples: Chief Content Officer, Vice President of Social Media, Media Executive • Skills Required: Executive leadership, industry innovation, global strategic planning, stakeholder management. • Salary Range: US$100,000 - US$200,000+ annually • Opportunities: Define organizational vision, drive industry innovation, lead cross-functional teams globally • #Leadership #ExecutiveRoles #MediaInnovation For aspiring media and social media professionals, understanding these salary scales is crucial for career planning and advancement. Whether you're just starting out or aiming for a leadership position, there's a path and a potential salary scale that fits your career aspirations. Please contact jameshickman@searchmarkets.com for information about our fractional services or visit www.searchmarkets.services #searchmarkets

How to hire a social media coordinator you’ll LOVE: Let’s hear it for the coordinators—the entry-level legends that none of us could succeed without. In some ways, they’re the hardest roles to hire for because they are absolutely key players, but have the shortest track record to rely on. Here’s what I look for when I hire one. - A handful of hard skills: Coordinators *do*. It’s not a strategy role. There’s lots you can teach on the job, but great candidates come in with some video editing experience or some snappy copywriting skills. - Some real-world experience: If you don’t look at your own interns first, I don’t even know why you have them. But should your current and recent interns not be a fit for whatever reason, I certainly look for candidates who have worked before. - Complements the existing team: I truly think of my social team as a team. We need to patch weak spots and add skills and competence when we add new people, and you gotta work a coordinator around the existing gang. Got brilliant creatives running around like headless chickens? Prioritize organizational skills. Need fresher ideas? Prioritize someone with a creator bent. - Curiosity about the larger business: The best entry level employees figure out quickly that cross-functional work is the way forward, so early indicators of interest are a plus. - Subject matter interest: Unpopular opinion, but because entry-level roles can and do include some relatively boring work, I think it’s a plus if they’re passionate about what the company does. Not a dealbreaker, but given the choice between two equal candidates I’d take the one with passion. Tag the greatest coordinators you know and shout ‘em out!

Hi, it's me again! 😃 I'm in need of a job and income, or I'll become another drastic statistic in our beloved country (no pressure, right?). As a Journalism graduate and social media marketing certificate holder. I've got writing skills, research proficiency, intermediate graphic design competency, and a knack for all things content! I'm ready to thrive in roles like: -📱 Content writing (I can write about anything, even the history of paint drying) -📢 Junior reporter (I'll chase those leads like my life depends on it) -🖥️ Research writing (I'll fact-check like a pro) - 📰Journalism roles (I'll get the scoop, no matter what) - 💻Social media and marketing roles (I'll make your brand go viral, or at least not get lost in the algorithm) -📠PR and Communications, Media Assistant Roles And if all else fails, I'll take on administration roles - because who doesn't love a good spreadsheet? I'm open to industries like: - 🎥🎬📺Film, TV (I'll be the next big thing, or at least the next big writer) -👩🏾🏫🏫📝 Education (I'll make learning fun, or at least tolerable) - 💌💸🇿🇦NPOs, NGOs (I'll save the world, one press release at a time) - 🎶🎨🎭Music, theatre, the arts (I am a true creative with a few talents and a knack for award winning productions and exhibitions) - 👩🏾🎓👮🏾♀️👩🏾🔧Female black-led start-ups (I'll help you slay the game) - 🏦🏣🏬Big corporations (I'll be the office tea connoisseur) -🚦🛑👁️🗨️ Advertising agencies (I'll come up with super cool slogans) So, if you're ready for a hardworking, unique individual (that's me!) to join your team, let's do this! DM For CV and Portfolio. 😀 #JobWanted #SeekingOpportunities #OpenForWork #PleaseHireMe

Ah, the classic case of corporate delusion strikes again! Yet again, I stumbled upon a job posting from XYZ company seeking a content manager who's also expected to handle all digital marketing strategies and campaigns. Such organisations really need to come out of their fantasy world ‼️ Hiring for a content manager but expecting them to be a one-person army for ALL digital marketing strategies and campaigns? 😂 Give me a break! Maybe it's time for these companies to invest in a clue instead of clueless job postings! Next time, try reading job descriptions before hitting 'post,' folks. It'll save everyone a lot of embarrassment! #jobpostings #realitycheck #jobhiring #contentwriting #socialmedia #hiringalert #hr #linkedincommunity