Reputation Management Assistant

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Reputation Management Assistant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Reputation Management Assistant to support our team in monitoring, analyzing, and managing the online reputation of our brand. This role will play a key part in ensuring a positive brand image, helping to address and resolve issues promptly, and maintaining an active, positive presence across digital channels. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a knack for social listening, and a strong understanding of social media, review platforms, and reputation management tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor Online Presence: Regularly monitor brand mentions, reviews, and feedback across social media, review sites, forums, and news outlets.
• Analyze and Report Trends: Gather data on sentiment, volume of mentions, and other reputation metrics to identify patterns, risks, and areas of improvement. Provide regular and ad-hoc reports to the team and leadership.
• Assist in Crisis Management: Respond to emerging reputation risks or crises by flagging issues to the appropriate team members and participating in the development of an action plan.
• Engage with Customers and Audiences: Respond to reviews, comments, and inquiries on social media and other platforms professionally and in line with brand voice and guidelines.
• Support Content Creation: Collaborate with the marketing and content teams to create positive, reputation-building content and handle sensitive or challenging communications.
• Develop and Maintain Online Profiles: Ensure all brand profiles on review platforms and directories are up-to-date and optimized.
• Competitor Analysis: Monitor competitors online reputation to identify industry standards, trends, and potential opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in customer service, social media management, digital marketing, or a related field; previous experience in reputation management or PR is a plus.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

• Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy and professionalism
  • Experience with social listening tools (e.g., Brandwatch, Sprout Social, Reputation) is a plus
  • Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with review sites like Yelp, Glassdoor, Trustpilot, BBB, and Google preferred

Key Competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring and responding to feedback.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-Solving: Quick and strategic thinking when handling online issues and feedback.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to shift tasks based on emerging reputation needs.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team in a role that directly impacts the brand's public perception and customer loyalty. Youll work closely with marketing, PR, and customer service, gaining invaluable experience in digital brand management.