Social Media - Content Creation Contractor

Join one of the top agricultural communications teams in the world.

Ranch House Designs is seeking candidates for a social media contractor. Preference will be given to applicants who can work out of our Wharton, Texas headquarters at least 3 days a week. Remote applicants considered. 

APPLICATIONS:

• Applications close April 30, 2020
• Expected start date is pending due to Covid-19 regulations but hopeful for late spring 2020

SALARY:

• $14 per hour, approximately 20 hours a week. Time is based on Toggl time reporting.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the social media for Ranch House Designs including Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. 
• Create regularly scheduled content for approximately 10 social media clients including ranches, ag-businesses, associations, health care businesses, and more. 
• Conduct monthly or weekly calls with social media clients to gather their main ideas for posts, then take their direction to write and create content calendars. 
• Responsible for designing or creating concepts for social media graphics including Facebook cover photos and or social media graphics. 
• Write blogs for RHD and clients  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent writing skills
• Up to date knowledge of social media platforms, with a focus on Facebook business pages, Facebook advertising, and Instagram.  
• Knowledge of Pinterest, Snapchat and YouTube a bonus. 
• Knowledge of social media trends, hashtags, and how to grow social media followings
• Ability to organize, prioritize and execute multiple activities simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting regular deadlines.
• Comfortable with applicable computer software specifically email, web browsers and spreadsheets. 
• Photoshop, Wordpress, Infusionsoft or Basecamp experience is a plus. 
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must be reliable, dependable and a self-starter. A positive attitude is a must.
• Willingness to take initiative and ownership in projects is essential.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma
• Must have at least two years of practical experience using social media through education, internships or employment.
• An agricultural background is preferred, but not required.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, links to any social media accounts you may manage or have managed in the past, and any applicable graphic design or social graphic samples to: rachel@ranchhousedesigns.com.