Sterling Martin Associates Hiring for Manager, Digital Media – PT Flexible Schedule Full Time

MANAGER OF DIGITAL MEDIA

The Manager of Digital Media leads, maintains, and refines Sterling Martin Associates’ (SMA) online presence, including the firm’s website, and LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter profiles. The Manager of Digital Media should be invested in sharing information about SMA’s activities and services, boosting SMA’s reputation, and building relationships within the executive search, professional/trade association, and nonprofit industries.

This position is a hybrid remote role, with a strong preference of being located in the Annapolis/DC area. This position offers a flexible part-time schedule, with estimated hours in the 30 per week range with some flexibility to do less or even become full-time. Work should be typically completed within normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 6 PM ET).

A competitive hourly salary, bonus opportunity, and eligibility for certain benefits will be offered. The position is currently slated to pay in the range of $30-$35 per hour.

About Sterling Martin Associates: Sterling Martin Associates (SMA) is a national executive search firm founded in 2006 by CEO and Managing Partner, David Martin. SMA specializes in partnering with associations and nonprofit organizations on CEO and other senior executive searches. SMA is proud to have built an outstanding reputation by providing impeccable service to clients and by placing exceptional talent in associations and nonprofits..

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage digital media platforms, currently SMA’s and the SMA CEO’s personal LinkedIn/Facebook, as well as SMA’s Facebook, Twitter, and Google Business Profile.

• Develop and post compelling content (including graphics), such as new clients’ position profiles, search engagement and new-hire announcements, SMA internal announcements, industry news, etc.
• Like, follow, and connect with all client pages, search committee members, and candidates on social media platforms.
• Develop and integrate monthly social media calendar.
• Manage client new-hire announcement timing by monitoring client announcements of the hires (e.g., create Google Alerts, conduct LinkedIn search for selected candidate for position update).

Manage website, including plugin updates, and site optimization; site is hosted on WordPress/WP Engine.

• Post and maintain regular (one or more per week) updates on the SMA website regarding news announcements, new client activity, new-hire announcements, etc.
• Publish and maintain position description content on applicant tracking system.
• Use analytics and knowledge of digital tools to inform strategic and operational goals, with a focus on ongoing improvements.
• Manage metrics of the firm’s online analytics through tracking tools to gauge the effectiveness of our social media, website, and marketing efforts, as well as to leverage interactions in the social media space.

Contribute to SMA’s external communications activities, including:

• Build and manage relationships with publications and influencers in the executive search, professional/trade association, and nonprofit industries.
• Collaborate with team members on external-facing content when applicable, including designing graphics, sharing SMA searches with job boards, drafting and sending email blasts, bounceback email clean up, etc.
• Maintain Constant Contact database with all candidates and search committee members; including collecting and analyzing Constant Contact analytics and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Create and maintain mailing lists, including finding contact information.
• Finding contact information for prospective search candidates, business development opportunities, and prospective candidates.

Based on client needs and current organizational priorities, pitch in to assist colleagues as needed, including:

• Proofreading and editing client communications.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in social media, online journalism, public relations, communications and/or related field; knowledge of executive search, professional/trade associations, and/or nonprofit organizations is a plus.
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience furthering an organization’s goals using digital media tools.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities; including writing and improving news articles and other copy for the web.
• Ability to design graphics for use in social media posts, website, and other marketing materials.
• Committed to using consistent style and branding; has suggestions for further developing SMA’s style and branding.
• Demonstrated up-to-date understanding of digital media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google Business Profile, YouTube, etc.), including experience developing and tracking metrics.
• Ability to recognize and use trends related to social media/digital marketing; experience with search engine marketing.
• Thorough familiarity with WordPress as a Content Management System for websites and working knowledge of HTML code for website management.
• Experience using Constant Contact preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills necessary to create, organize, and implement digital media workflow for both frequent and periodic tasks.
• Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide quick turnaround for time-sensitive digital posting.
• Ability to conduct web-based research.
• Thorough expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Enjoys working as a member of a team within a growing organization, including the understanding that you will need to pitch in and assist colleagues.
• Enthusiasm for professional development, undertaking new types of work, and learning new skills.
• Reliable, resourceful, and solutions-oriented.
• Committed to creating high-quality work with a focus on continuously improving SMA’s digital presence.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Communicates proactively, including sharing updates and asking for clarification and guidance when needed.
• Interested in executive recruiting, professional/trade associations, and/or nonprofit organizations.

Sterling Martin Associates is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to inclusion and cultural diversity in the workplace. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Self-determined schedule

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edgewater, MD 21037