Multimedia Brand Journalist Job at KWSM : a digital marketing agency in Atlanta

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Company Description

KWSM is a full service digital marketing agency made up of brand journalists, putting a story-first emphasis on our marketing approach. We specialize in digital marketing strategy, website development & SEO, content creation, PR & influencer marketing, and digital advertising. Clients hire us to create integrated digital marketing strategies that generate leads or sales. Half our clients are B2B and half are B2C.

We have offices in Orange County, CA, San Diego, CA, Atlanta, GA and Las Vegas, NV.

Job Description

We're looking for a passionate and tenacious Multimedia Brand Journalist to join our growing team.

Are you a creative storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Do you have a knack for finding compelling angles and the ability to juggle multiple stories and platforms simultaneously?

In this role, you'll be responsible for strong visual storytelling skills and the ability to produce captivating social media graphics, reels, and videos, complete with compelling copy and captions.

You should be a skilled writer, capable of crafting engaging stories, blog posts, and scripts that adhere to SEO and brand journalism best practices, while also proficiently using AI tools to streamline and enhance your work.

You'll develop and execute story ideas, and manage content across various channels, adapting it for maximum impact on each platform. Additionally, you'll optimize existing content, gather insights through interviews and market research, and collaborate with the team to ensure a cohesive content strategy.

At KWSM, you will be part of a driven, hard-working team, while enjoying the balance of a hybrid schedule and every other Friday off. We take career development seriously, and love to train & promote leaders.

As a successful member of our team, you will :

• Maintain a thorough understanding of various media platforms, with demonstrated expertise in utilizing each for maximum impact.
• Stay ahead of industry news and trends, conducting research to inform your content strategy and story angles.
• Conduct interviews with diverse sources, capturing compelling quotes and information.
• Create eye-catching social media graphics, reels, and other visual content, including all accompanying copy and captions.
• Produce engaging written content for various platforms, including news articles, blog posts, and scripts, following best practices for SEO.
• Capture or source high-quality photos and videos to enhance written content and social media posts.
• Edit and refine video and audio content to produce polished final products.

A successful candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, PR, Marketing, or a related field. The ideal candidate will be a resourceful problem-solver, with proven experience in multimedia storytelling and at least three years of experience in an agency or newsroom setting.

Proven experience managing content across multiple platforms, optimizing existing content for increased visibility, and ensuring all materials align with our brand identity and style guidelines is crucial.

At KWSM, you’ll be given the freedom to make a difference for our clients and share your ideas and expertise. You’ll work independently and have responsibility for your client work, but will be supported by teammates who have your back and want you to succeed.

KWSM operates on a 9 / 80 work schedule. This means we have every other Friday off, allowing us to get more accomplished in fewer days and enjoy three-day weekends every other week. We work a hybrid schedule – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. We offer health insurance, 401K, 3 weeks paid vacation, 11 paid holidays a year, and many opportunities for internal mentoring, professional development, and leadership.

Qualifications

In every aspect of your role, you will embody KWSM core values :

This is a full-time, salaried, in-office position. (Can be located in any KWSM office – CA, NV, GA)

If you believe you would make an excellent addition to our team, please submit the following materials :

We value our team culture. You can experience it on our Instagram account @KWSMTeam.

You can learn more about the benefits we provide here :

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