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At EF Go Ahead Tours we believe youre never too old to be a student of the world. For 30+ years we have guided individuals across the globe through carefully crafted group travel. Our travelers range from young professionals to retirees, solo travelers to entire families, travel enthusiasts to those stepping off their first flight. We believe that the best way to learn about the world is to experience it. Every day we come to work hoping to help as many people as possible do just that.
About the role:
As our Social Content Creator, you will create fun and engaging social content, leveraging your strengths in video production, ideation, and writing in this unique and rewarding role. Youre on top of the latest social trends, creative and detail-oriented, and comfortable in front of or behind the camera. You love coming up with fresh new ideas, or leveraging trends in a way that will appeal to our core demographic.
What you'll do:
- Manage the social content production process (including writing, pitching, scripting, right clearances) working cohesively with the Social Media Manager and the paid media team on production direction and social calendar needs
- Excel in producing shareable and engaging social-first videos (fun, travel-inspiring social media content that drives engagement and travel intent)
- Leverage advanced writing skills to craft copy, text overlay, and captions on content that hooks the viewers and gets them to take the intended action
- Handle day-to-day content publishing, deliverables, and edits
- Stay on the cusp of new social media trends and ideate new content opportunities
- Translate social trends into content that remains on-brand and representative of EF Go Ahead Tours
- Source video content and imagery from our community of travelers, influencers, Tour Directors, staff members and internal creative servers to build out assets
- Present content ideation on a weekly basis and execute the production of assets once they have been approved
- Monitor the performance of social assets and regularly share out reporting to social and leadership teams
Who you are:
- 2-3 years of creative social production for a B2C company
- An innovative and enthusiastic attitude about all things social and content
- Are comfortable on camera, on TikTok, being an MC in a group etc
- Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of social channels and their role in the lives of Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers
- Are a natural born storyteller with an eye for detail
- Are always in the know on social trends
- An editing wizard with video production
- Outstanding writing, editing and proofreading skills (and the ability to adapt to a brand tone of voice)
- Strong knowledge of the type of content that drives engagement and action on social media channels
- Are outgoing, creative, passionate, and approachable with a desire to try new things
- Have a love and passion for travel
- Have strong interpersonal relationship skills
- Are savvy about the changing landscape of social sharing
- Loves creative exploration and embraces taking thoughtful risks to create unique content
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skillsproven ability to work under strict deadlines and keep up with the always-on churn of social media activity
- Importantly, you are an experienced collaborator.
Why youll love working here:
Work in our North American headquarters where youll enjoy comprehensive professional development, frequent social programming and employee-run DEIB Resource Groups, and clubs. You can expect:
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Paid international travel
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Eligibility for our Workplace Flexibility Program: our hybrid work model with up to two days of work-from-home flexibility work per week, after your initial onboarding
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Robust professional growth opportunities including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts
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Four weeks paid vacation your first year and ten paid holidays
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25% company match on your 401(k)
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Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
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Wellness benefits and a yearly fitness reimbursement
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EF program discounts including travel, language schools, childcare, and more
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Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
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Discounts at local venues and businesses
About EF Education First:
At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programsfocused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academicsturn dreams into international opportunities.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate aboutwe welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has school and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, So Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zrich, and more. Learn more at https://ef.com