JOB SUMMARY:
Focuses on guest engagement and reputation management through social media, and the creation of original content for Six Flags Darien Lakes social platforms. Assists in all Marketing/Communications department functions, including planning and executing events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Develop social media content calendar and produce content for on-time delivery
- Create (write, produce, shoot, edit) video content for parks social media, website and internal communications
- Execution and management of daily production and post-production tasks, editing and web deliverability to meet deadlines
- Assists with park photos, b-roll videos, media openings or events for Public Relations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Assists with all sampling and Corporate Partnership duties
- Assists with signage installation throughout the park
- Assists with monitoring social media and contributes to social media strategy
- Assists with website edits and audits throughout the season
- Maintain Park video and image archives
- Ensure image, cleanliness and courtesy standards requirements are met
- Willing to interact with guests and assist with in park tasks
- Able to work efficiently in a fast - paced environment with an ongoing and friendly demeanor
- Must be professional, self-motivated, be able to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
- Reports to the Marketing/Communications Manager
- Department: Marketing
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred
- Computer Literacy. Strong knowledge of social media platforms, all Microsoft applications and Adobe Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and Premier
- Required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends and holidays
- Passion for the event industry with a focus on communications, marketing, tourism, theme parks and venue management
- React well in stressful and emergency situations
- Photography, Video filming and editing skills
- Previous public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or customer service experience a plus
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Comfortable working in a mixed office/outside in the park environment. Must have the ability to stand, walk, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel and lift to forty pounds
POSITION(S) AVAILABLE
- May October: Spring 10-20 hours weekly, Weekends only; Summer: 20-30+ hours weekly, Monday Sunday. Varied shifts.