Social Media Coach

Social Media Coaches work closely with our Media Coaches as they create messaging for our clients’ social media pages. Social Media Coaches have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience managing public social media accounts and are meticulously detailed, deadline driven and nimble as they jump from one project to the next. As self-starters, our Social Media Coaches are also innovative problem solvers with the ability to prioritize, organize and strategize while navigating through various platform ambiguities.

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Job Responsibilities:

• Embrace and model the MINER Core Values
• Own and innovate around social media strategy for Positive Online Presence (POP®) clients (as assigned by Social Media Team Lead)
• Understand and create content in the ‘voice’ of POP® clients
• Review analytics to inform strategy for POP® clients going forward
• Optimize posts with strategic tags and hashtags, post, monitor and engage for POP® Premier clients
• Create and maintain monthly POP® Reports for POP® and POP® Premier clients
• Crop photos and create collages to fit parameters of social media platforms as directed by Media Coaches
• Assist Media Coaches with social media strategy for POP® clients and review analytics to inform strategy going forward
• Attend strategy calls with POP® clients and act as a resource for clients with questions related to social media
• Assist Media Coaches with social media training for clients as needed
• Research updates to social media platforms and social media posting best practices and cascade to Media Teams
• Communicate with Agorapulse, our social media scheduling and reporting system
• Innovate around our POP® delivery process
• Assist Media Teams with miscellaneous tasks, as directed

Job Requirements:

• Residence in Minneapolis-St. Paul area; in-office a minimum of two days/week
• Demonstrated proficiency on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram platforms
• Proficiency in Google app software (Gmail, Calendar, Drive) and general troubleshooting ability and adept at quickly understanding new software (applications) and processes
• Highly detail-oriented
• Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Energized by working with and helping others
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Dedication to learning and professional/personal development
• BS/BA degree or equivalent is preferred
• Sign necessary tax and government-required employment paperwork and Media Minefield Employee Agreement

 Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Our innovative, Great Place to Work-Certified^TM PR company is growing and adding ambitious and nimble full-time Miners to our Minneapolis team! Repeatedly voted a Best Place to Work and one of the Best Companies to Work For, Media Minefield is an intentionally different PR company. Our Core Values define our healthy and vibrant workplace culture, where professional development and work/life satisfaction are a priority. Our team values and appreciates flexibility in our hybrid work environment in our one-of-a-kind Minnetonka, Minnesota office.

We go all in as wildly successful, innovative, cape-wearing Miners who are committed to providing an environment of inclusion, mutual respect and a sense of belonging, where diversity drives creativity and innovation and where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. Candidates are selected based on qualifications and merit.

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Media Minefield continues to receive awards and recognition for being an incredible place to work. Our Core Values guide us as we provide one-of-a-kind service and create a unique, positive work environment. We wear capes, enjoy flexible vacation and offer a 100% employer-funded health insurance option. Our employees grow personally and professionally through regular Lunch & Learns, Book Club and a 5-year anniversary experience unique to each Miner. Because we believe families are a priority at all stages of a career, we include a transitional reentry as part of our parental leave program, and our employees receive a four-week sabbatical after 10 years of employment. Each year we recognize one Miner for their commitment to our Core Values and reward them with a 5-star trip for two to a premier destination. We are committed to making Media Minefield be the best place you’ll ever work!

We dream big for our clients and our employees.

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Media Coach

Former journalists make the best Media Coaches. Our ideal candidate is a talented writer with 2-5 years of experience in a journalism, public relations or communications role. Successful Media Coaches are strong collaborators, relationship builders and have an appreciation for the power of unlocking stories.

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Job Responsibilities:

• Embrace and model the MINER Core Values.
• Develop and maintain healthy and successful relationships with clients and media contacts.
• Lead strategy sessions with new and existing clients to identify key messages and upcoming opportunities.
• Strategically pitch stories, prepare talking points and schedule interviews.
• Coach clients to deliver polished interviews and provide clients with post-interview feedback.
• Write social media posts to amplify interview opportunities and showcase clients' key messages and work closely with Social Media Team to execute.
• Write blogs and thought leadership articles that clearly and thoughtfully convey clients’ professional expertise.
• Provide unparalleled collaboration and support to fellow Miners and fully embrace our enthusiasm and passion for our one-of-a-kind workplace culture!

Job Requirements:

• Residence in or willing to relocate to the Minneapolis area.
• Proven prior success in a newsroom or journalism role.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing creative content and the ability to give and receive constructive, relevant feedback.
• Strong desire and commitment to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment.
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Google app software (Gmail, Calendar, Drive) and general troubleshooting ability.
• BS/BA degree.
• Sign necessary tax & government required employment paperwork.
• Sign Media Minefield Employee Agreement.

 Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

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