Assistant, Social Media

Spencer Gifts, LLC•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

33d•$45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: "Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!" and "So Much Fun It's Scary!" At Spencer's and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all. One Team / One Goal We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it's developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness. The Assistant, Social Media will support day-to-day social media operations across Spencer's, Spirit Halloween, and Spirit Christmas. This role assists in content creation, community management, and campaign execution to help grow the brand's reputation and engagement across various platforms. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or related field and 1 - 2 years of relevant work experience
Experience managing social media pages
Familiarity with retail environments
Experience with digital campaigns, content creation, and curation across multiple platforms
Ability to create compelling branded content using tools like CapCut, Canva, Adobe Express, and platform-native editors (Instagram Reels, TikTok, etc.)
Ability to lift over 25 lbs
Reliable transportation for product drop-offs
Willingness to travel up to 25%
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized, self-motivated, and strong time management skills
Ability to manage multiple high-volume projects simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of social media management tools such as Emplifi, Meltwater, or Sprinklr (preferred)

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day management of social media channels for Spencer's, Spirit Halloween, and Spirit Christmas
Assist in brainstorming and developing engaging content ideas for both organic and paid social campaigns across platforms
Help manage community engagement by fostering conversation, responding to comments and messages, and supporting store teams online with timely, brand-appropriate communication
Assist in reporting, gathering data, tagging, and content labeling
Create and publish compelling static and video content using platform-specific tools and best practices across all three brands
Assist in sourcing, requesting permissions for, and organizing user-generated content for brand use
Support influencer marketing initiatives, including outreach, product coordination, content tracking, and campaign documentation
Support scheduling, posting, and writing clear, on-brand copy that drives engagement and aligns with campaign goals
Assist in managing the branded content calendars, tracking campaign performance, social listening, trends, and platform updates
Help ideate, plan, and execute social stories, posts, and other platform-native content formats
Attend and support photo and video shoots as needed
Contribute to planning, launching, and fulfilling social sweepstakes and giveaways
Collaborate with teammates and cross-functional partners to ensure all assigned projects are executed flawlessly-on time, within scope, and aligned with creative and brand guidelines
Proactively anticipate project roadblocks or delays, develop contingency plans, and escalate issues as needed