Social Media Executive (Weekend Part - Time) ODR Collection
The O'Donoghue Ring Collection is home to Hotels, Spa, Restaurants & Bars centrally located in the vibrant town centre of Killarney and Castleisland, Co. Kerry. Our company philosophy is built upon three core values: employee experience, customer experience and standards of excellence. Awarded a 'Great Place to Work' in 2023 and 2024 and Green Hospitality Certified.
We are seeking a Weekend-based Social Media Executive to join our Marketing team, reporting to the Group Marketing Manager. The Social Media Executive will maintain the Group's social media platforms and develop engaging and effective social media strategies.
What you'll do:
* Manage key digital and social media platforms for the O'Donoghue Ring Collection with a major focus on curating the hotel and outlets social media channels.
* Design and implement a solid social media strategy, aligned with the hotel's business objectives.
* Develop a content editorial calendar and manage the day-to-day handling of key social media channels, delivering and maintaining an impeccable visual aesthetic of social media feeds.
* Create audio, visual and written compelling content, liaising when appropriate with the relevant departments within the hotel to secure needed information.
* In collaboration with the full Marketing Team, organise and manage photoshoots and the production of paid and organic content.
* Manage the online reputation of appointed accounts by responding to guest feedback on social media and other online platforms.
* Attend relevant hotel events to capture live content for social media.
* Identify, manage and maintain strong relationships with local and international on-brand influencers that lead to collaborations.
* Identify emerging social channels and hospitality trends.
* Support the development of high-quality visuals and content for direct marketing material, social media graphics and hotel operational material.
* Coordinate and oversee the production of existing collateral and the development of new promotional materials.
About you:
* 1+ years relevant professional experience in social media position is essential.
* Experience in capturing high-quality content and uploading in a timely manner for business accounts in the past is essential
* Driven, creative and analytical with a passion for social media and an understanding of its business impact.
* Artistic sensibility for a luxury product.
* Knowledge of core Adobe Creative Suite.
* Eye for high-performing digital content with the ability to identify upcoming social trends.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Experience in creating high quality designs through Canva
* Excellent communication, presentation, organisational and collaborative skills.
* Experience in the hospitality industry.
* Experience working within cross-functional marketing and creative teams.
* Understanding of creative development process and media planning
* Must be available to work weekends/Events
Why O'Donoghue Ring Collection?
When you join the O'Donoghue Ring Collection, you join a community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver first-in-class results. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team:
* Awarded a Great Place to Work 2023 and 2024
* Competitive salaries
* Discounts on Hotel Stays, and special staff rates in any of our hotels across the collection, on top of special Family and Friend rates for accommodation.
* Discounts on Dining, discounts for all food outlets in 4 hotels for you and a companion, as well as the individual restaurants and bars that are part of the collection.
* Meals on Duty, meals are prepared for you during your work hours and are provided for in our newly refurbed canteens.
* Free Coffee on Duty, provided for in our newly refurbed canteens.
* Discounts for Take-Away, further discounts for takeaway teas and coffees for staff members.
* Career Progression, we set a clear career path with each of our interested employees.
* Employee Fitness, free access to our leisure centre, family discounts to membership in our range of Leisure Centres.
* Employee Wellness, ODR Collection Staff Wellness programme is available to all staff as well as discounts on all luxury spa products and treatments in our award-winning winning Spa.
* Learning & Development, access to a variety of learning tools through our online training software. We offer a range of internships annually in a variety of different departments to nourish development across different departments.
* Flexible working hours, a choice of flexible hours in social environments.
* Events, social Calendar of team events such as employee appreciation week, beach cleaning and much more.
The O'Donoghue Ring Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that's just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That's why we're dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and diverse team, including individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.