Social Strategy Specialist

Beam Suntory currently has the following position open in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Social Strategy Specialist

Mission:

This position contributes to Beam Suntory’s success by providing tactical implementation within key social media channels. This position works closely with the Brand and PR Teams to execute our social content strategy and provide strategic guidance over social media campaigns, managing all social EARNED and OWNED media engagement in conjunction with the PAID media managed by our Connections/Media team. This person is also the key point of contact for Consumer Inquiries across several brands.

This is a great opportunity because...

• This is one of the most exciting roles in the social media industry – an opportunity to support some of the most iconic, fastest-growing and exciting spirits brands, and within some of the most dynamic global markets 
• The spirits industry is an exciting, dynamic and fast-paced business. Beam Suntory is the world’s 3rd largest spirits company; the #1 producer of Bourbon and Japanese Whisky; the #2 player in Tequila; the only spirits company to boast products in all five major whiskey categories (Bourbon, Scotch, Irish, Canadian and Japanese); and a company that’s enriched with 223 years of family tradition and heritage 
• The company truly values Social Media and empowers the Social Media team to deliver creative, breakthrough and innovative programming for our exciting brands 
• Unique opportunity to work on multi-category brands, to set and implement Social Media strategies and to collaborate closely with some of the most talented marketers in the industry

Desired Qualifications:

3-5 years experience planning and implementing social media efforts for clients. Industry wide expertise and reputation as thought and developmental leader with a proven track record of success in key social channels. Proficiency working with major social channels, such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube, is a requirement. Experience in Spirits, or highly-regulated category, preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Project Management Skills - required to proactively build internal and external relationships (Brands, Agencies, Networking Events) and inspire passion for social media among teams
• Creative Mindset – needs to identify creative that will work in key digital channels; a good idea for innovative ideas
• Social Media Experience – experience with major social media channels and listening tools to strategize and understand the business implications of social strategies
• Spirits Industry Interest – needs to be passionate about what they do and interested in telling our brand stories, specifically about brands with high cultural affinity and worldly viewpoints, appealing to luxury consumers
• Written Communication Skills – needs to deliver written content in the proper tone/voice and grammatical style as appropriate for each brand and social channel
• Organization – great time management skills, ability to multitask and a general “get it done” mentality are a must for many roles, but they’re especially important in this position; looking for someone who doesn’t get stressed under pressure