Social Media & Marketing Coordinator @Downtown Columbus, Inc

Downtown Columbus, Inc. is seeking a creative Social Media and Marketing Coordinator who lives and breathes content and is excited to help tell the story of a vibrant, evolving urban core. This role is perfect for someone who is equal parts visual storyteller, creative copywriter, and doer, who can see content through concept and capture, to editing and posting.

As a key member of the Marketing and Communications team, the Social Media and Marketing Coordinator will help bring Downtown Columbus and Columbus Commons to life across social media, web, email, and on-site events. From live coverage at events to drafting newsletters, updating website content, supporting paid campaigns, designing promotional graphics, and keeping marketing operations organized behind the scenes, this role touches nearly every channel. We're looking for someone with strong social experience, sharp attention to detail, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed to amplify the energy and momentum of Downtown.

This role is on-site and requires working from our Downtown Columbus office.
Supervision: Reports to the Director of Communications

Responsibilities:
- Support the creation of social media content for multiple accounts, including Downtown Columbus and Columbus Commons, across Facebook and Instagram.
- Assist with content from concept through execution, including capturing photos and videos, filming and editing Reels, and providing live, on-site social media coverage at events as needed.
- Monitor, track, and report on social media performance metrics.
- Assist in implementing paid advertising campaigns for the summer event season produced by Downtown Columbus, Inc.
- Support the design, writing, and distribution of email newsletters for Columbus Commons and Downtown Columbus.
- Help coordinate paid media efforts by supporting budget tracking and ensuring organic social media content aligns with paid messaging.
- Maintain company websites, including DowntownColumbus.com and ColumbusCommons.org, ensuring content is current, accurate, and user-friendly, and assist with creating blog content.
- Provide graphic design support, including on-site print materials and digital signage.
- Assist in managing and updating the organization's LinkedIn account.
- Provide departmental administrative support, including maintaining digital file organization, and developing and updating internal procedural documents.

Additional Duties

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Social Media & Marketing Coordinator will perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Must be familiar with Downtown Columbus and enthusiastic about supporting its success.
- The ideal candidate is a team player, creative problem solver, and detail oriented.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
1-3 years of experience in social media, marketing, communications, or related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Passionate and knowledgeable about Downtown Columbus
Highly proficient in social media content creation (including Instagram Reels)
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, etc.) is preferred. Experience with Canva is not applicable
Experience with Sprout Social or other social media management platform
Experience with WordPress preferred.
- This position is fully in-person. Some evening and weekend hours may be required
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About Downtown Columbus, Inc.

Downtown Columbus, Inc. (DCI) is a private nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead city-changing projects and collaborations that improve the connectivity, livability, and inclusivity of the Downtown Columbus experience.
Formerly known as the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) and Capitol South, Downtown Columbus, Inc. drives development and progress of the Downtown Columbus Strategic Plan, working collaboratively across sectors toward the vision for
Downtown Columbus to become a neighborhood of connected, people-first urban districts that can be enjoyed by all.
https://downtowncolumbus.com/

Compensation

Annual salary is $55,00 - $60,000, including benefits and complimentary parking.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter with "Social Media & Marketing Coordinator" in the subject line by clicking the "Reply by Email" button.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.