Social Media Manager

Content & Social Media Manager

LOCATION: Concord, MA

COMPANY INTRODUCTION: SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for mechanical design, analysis, and product data management. Founded in 1993, SolidWorks’ mission is to unleash the power of 3D for everyone in product development and foster a collaborative user community. SolidWorks has since become the standard for affordable and highly capable solids modeling. Today, SolidWorks continues to develop CAD software for the mainstream based upon ease-of-use, linkage to automated assembly & drafting functions and compatibility with existing engineering systems. Since our founding, SolidWorks has installed well over 600,000 total seats of software worldwide. SolidWorks has offices around the globe and sells, distributes, and supports its products through a worldwide reseller network in 70 countries. For the latest news, information, or a live online demonstration, visit the company’s Web site (www.solidworks.com)

Description:

The content and social media manager for SolidWorks Corporation will be responsible for leading the creation and execution of all global, online content strategies targeting a variety of customers and prospects including engineers and designers in industries ranging from machinery and metalworking to plastics and consumer goods. The successful candidate will have significant experience delivering high quality, engaging, interactive content, with an emphasis on brand awareness building activities and lead generation. Strong written and communication skills, as well as significant experience in successfully managing social media strategies such as blogs, podcasts, and community and social networking sites are essential.

Responsibilities:Develop an innovative and engaging strategy for creating, organizing, and implementing all content for SolidWorks corporate and international websites, including content production and coordination of new content development.  Manage internal and external resources to execute on strategies while ensuring consistency with web and social media standards. Lead internal, cross-disciplinary teams in order to support product, marketing, and website updates. Evaluate content proposals and budgets. Create search optimized copy and assist in researching and targeting the most effective search keywords for international and domestic markets, and provide relevant content to support global SEO plans. Define, plan and execute social media strategies (including but not limited to: blogs, podcasts, online contests, community and social networking sites) in support of global marketing initiatives. Responsible for tracking, measuring and analyzing social media performance against goals. Coordinate with members of the Web, Marketing, and Branding teams to maintain consistency of message and corporate standards. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify requirements for new content development. Additional responsibilities may also include assisting in the selection process of a content management tool and publishing daily content changes directly.

Requirements:Minimum of 3-5 years content management and social media experience in a production web environment. Active involvement in social media networks: blogs, myspace, digg, facebook, etc. Strong knowledge of SEO and on-page optimization. Proficiency managing Web site stakeholder and content contributor relationships. Excellent oral, written, and communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills.  Must be able to perform well in a deadline driven, rapidly changing team environment. International content localization experience preferred. Experience managing external/copy writers/editors. Experience using automated content management systems preferred. B.S./B.A. in marketing, journalism, or related field required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:  SolidWorks offers an excellent salary with potential for bonus, commensurate with experience that is above average in the local community.  Benefits include a choice of plans providing comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, vision care for employee & dependents offered at a very low 3 to 8% of total premium as well as employee life, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, immediate 401K enrollment, 401K match, 3 weeks vacation and 10 paid holidays.

CONTACT INFORMATION:  For immediate consideration, Please apply on-line: careers@solidworks.com