Content Strategist

From our home in Janesville, Wisconsin , Impact Confections has been delighting candy lovers with bold flavors and timeless favorites for generations. We're proud to be the makers of WARHEADS® , the iconic sour candy that dares taste buds everywhere, and the classic Melster® Candies , known for nostalgic treats like Circus Peanuts and seasonal delights that families have cherished for decades. SUMMARY Impact Confections is seeking a creative, energetic, and detail-oriented Content Strategist to bring our brands to life through engaging digital content. This role is responsible for planning, creating, and publishing content across multiple social media platforms to increase brand awareness, grow audience engagement, and showcase our products. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling, photography, videography, and staying on top of social media trends. They are creative, organized, and excited to develop content that captures attention and drives engagement. This is a hybrid position but must be available for on-site work at our Janesville, WI production facility at least two days per week. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Create engaging photo and video content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Develop and execute a monthly social media content calendar aligned with marketing initiatives and product launches. Edit photos and videos using industry-standard editing software. Monitor social media channels and engage with followers by responding to comments and messages as appropriate. Stay current on social media trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to increase audience engagement. Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Operations to develop content supporting business objectives. Track and report social media performance metrics, including engagement, reach, and audience growth. Assist with marketing campaigns, promotional events, trade shows, and product launches. Ensure all content complies with company branding, food safety, confidentiality, and quality standards. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, or a related field. At least 1 year of experience creating content for social media platforms. Experience with photography, videography, and video editing. Strong writing, editing, and communication skills. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, or similar creative software. Knowledge of social media analytics and scheduling platforms. Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. COMPUTER SKILLS Performs basic database updates, queries and searches, and printing of documents/reports. Knowledge of MMS programs. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to communicate with co-workers and/or read instructions or written standards for production in English. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to perform or learn basic mathematic skills as needed, such as basic accounting terminology. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out basic step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or limited variables. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel and occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. This role must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Utilizing a powered industrial lift, the ability to move and maneuver finished goods pallets as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr