Description
Funko OverviewWelcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.
But what does Funko do?Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of lenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.
Funko is a leading pop culture lifestyle brand with an avid fan base. We provide connection to pop culture with a product line that includes vinyl figures, action toys, plush, apparel, board games, housewares, NFTs and accessories. As the world’s largest proprietor of licenses, entertainment enthusiasts display their fandom through the lens of Funko products. We’re looking for a social media obsessed pop culture enthusiast, who stays current on social media trends, loves engaging and interacting with online communities, and knows how to strategically manage a content calendar. The Social Media & Community Specialist will focus on the daily operations and implementation of marketing projects and campaigns, ensuring creative and communications align across all social media channels. This person thrives in a fast-paced environment, is a self-starter, creative thinker, and is passionate about all things social. Sound like you? Send a raven our way!
What You’ll Do
- Own and maintain the social media calendar and strategize a content schedule based on product launches, pop culture pulse points, and licensor priorities.
- Schedule and upload daily content to all social media channels (including Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) ensuring uniqueness by channel while maintaining unified brand voice
- Consistently analyze follower growth and find opportunities to increase engagement and drive revenue and brand awareness.
- Partner with content teams to create engaging and trend-worthy content on TikTok and other channels
- Stay on top of trends, trending audio, and social media capabilities
- Report and track campaigns and monthly insights, and provide learnings and key takeaways to further channel growth and engagement
- Partner with copywriting and social media counterparts to ensure all external communications and copy are on brand and communicated clearly
- Engage with the Funko social community on owned pages and partner pages, answering customer service questions, providing savvy commentary, and turning questions into sales
- Source and manage user-generated content; gain UGC permissions, and schedule UGC content
- Source and suggest new creators, report celebrity engagement, and provide social feedback to the wider Funko and DTC teams
- Participate in weekend or after hours events as is necessary
What You’ll Bring
- 2-3 years of organic Social Media Marketing and Community Management experience either in-house or agency side
- Experience across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications
- Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, and take productive feedback
- Strong knowledge of social media analytics, including calculating KPIs and tracking performance across channels
- Ability to multi-task and juggle multiple campaigns and projects at once
- Tapped into pop-culture and fandoms with an in-depth understanding of consumer affinities across film/television, music, sports, anime, etc.
- Meet deadlines, prioritize appropriately, cope well with change and maintain composure under pressure
- Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues
- Open to working nights and weekends, as needed
- Ability to travel to events
- Bachelor’s in Marketing, Communications or equivalent preferred
Salary InformationThe base salary range for this position in the selected city is $50,400- $63,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Work EnvironmentThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
This position is based in Everett, WA.
What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. We know that every superhero has a unique origin story and the diversity of these stories enrich what we do. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.