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Garmin Ltd.

Social Media Strategist 2

Garmin Ltd., Olathe, Kansas, us, 66051

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Overview We are seeking a full-time Social Media Strategist 2 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and executing effective strategies to help build and develop Garmin’s presence on social media while working closely with the Global Social Media Director and creative leadership to define objectives, develop content plans, and drive engagement on Garmin owned social media channels.

Essential Functions

Develop/maintain a weekly content calendar for assigned segment that is distributed globally and published via Sprinkler which includes directing/creating content

Create/execute social media strategies for Garmin’s global marketing campaigns for your assigned segment in collaboration with the creative department

Work collaboratively across social media/creative teams as the subject matter expert for platforms and high-performing content

Create/distribute regular reporting on the channels/campaigns assigned

Lead/capture social-media content for assigned segment

Manage relationships across Marketing teams for assigned segment to help foster a unified Garmin experience on organic, paid, PR and event marketing

Direct social media/creative teams with creation of always-on social media content

Travel for production or event coverage to help create content for distribution on social channels when applicable

Provide guidance/direction to Garmin’s roster of ambassadors/influencers for specific segment

Attend ongoing segment status meetings, report on social media performance, and provide updates on social media projects

Work with country social teams supporting Garmin globally to develop ideas that help sustain and grow our brand

Maintain awareness of Garmin productions and provide constructive, professional input when necessary

Work with social media and social care team to ensure prompt service for consumer inquiries

Engage with followers for surprise and delight opportunities, or new ambassador/partner opportunities

Seek ongoing User-Generated Content for sharing on Garmin channels

Coordinate giveaways, contests, or promotions with partner companies in coordination with segment leads

Provide best practices/recommendations to segment leadership that position Garmin as best in class

Continue to learn/engage with segment around new products, trends, and general segment knowledge and follow key events for the segment and be up to speed with any relevant news

Work collaboratively and communicate professionally with other Garmin associates to achieve departmental and company objectives/goals

Demonstrate a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion.

Exemplify Garmin’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Quality Policy and proactively works to improve Garmin’s image and culture

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related degree

AND

a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience

Experience in digital or social media at an agency or corporate setting

Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and must demonstrate effective presentation skills

Demonstrates proficient knowledge of online/social media platforms

Must be detail-oriented and can prioritize and work proactively with minimal supervision to achieve deadlines

Demonstrated account leadership abilities with previous digital or social media clients

Demonstrates interest and passion for running, cycling, multisport, avionics, automotive or consumer electronics

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated enthusiasm for the activities that make up Garmin’s audience on social media – Running, Hiking, Fitness, Cycling, etc. (looking for someone who can demonstrate firsthand knowledge of the category and lifestyle and communicate authentically with the audience)

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits.

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