Digi-Key Electronics Looking for Social Media Intern at Minneapolis, MN  Full Time

Digi-Key is one of the fastest growing distributors of electronic components in the world. In addition to offering the broadest selection of in-stock electronic components and providing the best service possible to customers, employees have access to a highly competitive benefits package. The package includes a comprehensive health insurance plan featuring a low co-pay and no deductible plan as well as dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; competitive paid time off; relocation assistance; 401(k) and profit sharing; and education advancement. To learn more, visit our .

Position Overview:

The Marketing Communication Social Media Specialist is responsible for executing various media and public relations tactics such as, writing press releases and industry articles, nurturing relationships with media contacts, facilitate interviews, support the Marketing Communication Manager by keeping detailed records and as a resource for ensuring accurate data and statistics, etc. The Marketing Communication Specialist will diligently produce content that results in analytics and qualitative insights to develop strategic recommendations that drive Digi-Keys’ media and public relations strategy.

Responsibilities:

Must be able to…

• Research, create, and schedule social posts
• Monitor social channels and facilitate engagement with users
• Track social post performance and engagement
• Execute and report on paid social media campaigns
• Identify, report and respond to negative activity and unfavorable posts quickly
• Provide ongoing analysis and comparisons of competitive social media programs and patterns
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports and conducts basic analysis on social media activities
• Monitor competitive and internal data to inform the social media teams.
• Support the Marketing Communications leadership team in consumer facing marketing programs on key brands as identified by brand leadership.

Other typical tasks may include:

• Attend meetings, conferences and/or seminars; gains outside Digi-Key perspective and best practices. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience (Minimum/Essential Qualifications):

• Currently pursuing a degree in digital communications, marketing, or related field.
• Working knowledge and experience using major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media analytics software including Facebook Insights, Google Analytics, etc.
• Proficient in both research and reporting.
• Experience with content management systems and image/video editing software.
• Paid ads experience a plus.
• Experience running social media accounts for a brand or non-profit a plus.
• Knowledge of Digi-Key brand and its principles.
• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen.
• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body.

Preferred Qualifications/Selection Criteria:

• Two-year degree in Design, Visual Communications, Multimedia Design or similar area of study or equivalent, relevant work experience (preferred)

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or .

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Digi-Key Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled, and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or [email protected].