At Visit Ventura we thrive on creativity, fun, and forget-the-box thinking. Yep, we produce creative collaborations that have won all kinds of awards, including four Adrian golds from Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, an award that typically goes to giants like Visit California and Hilton Worldwide. But, just as important, we prop up cardboard cut out photos of ourselves when we were young(er) in fun places, circulate a treasured plastic piggy in random spots, buy spontaneous pizza, and make a habit of recognizing the fine work of our colleagues with, well, creative memes. Yep, we’ve won the Pacific Coast Business Times’  “Central Coast Best Place to Work” four years running, but we don’t believe there’s a secret to it. Awards are nice, but it’s the minutes in our days that matter. Foolish not to make them fun (and wildly creative).

Job Title: Destination Content Specialist

Full-Time position with Benefits after a 90-day review

Hourly position ($21.00-$23.00 per hour)

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Able to shoot and edit video for social media or internal videos.
• Comfortable shooting and editing photos for print, web and social media.
• Comfortable in SEO best practices and analysis of web and social media channels.
• A deep knowledge of primary social platforms (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, Pinterest), including new and emerging technologies and their benefits when it comes to spreading the Visit Ventura message.
• Proven experience with web analytics, Customer Relation Management (CRM) and marketing automation platforms.
• A general knowledge of public relations.
• Able to identify digital marketing trends and key opportunities for innovation, because innovation – and thinking outside the box – are critical.
• First-hand knowledge of online communications required.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Energetic self-starter with good interpersonal and collaborative teamwork skills. Positive attitude and is self-directed, able to see and understand the big picture while remaining focused on completion of an often varied list of day-to-day details.
• Have the ability to relate positively with coworkers, visitors, city staff, city council and tourism industry partners.

College degree or four (4) years of industry-related experience preferred. Minimum one year experience deploying, analyzing, and presenting on marketing campaigns required. An understanding of social media and e-marketing tools, marketing analytics, web content management systems and an expert level working knowledge of Google Workplace, Word Press and Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of the Ventura area and its tourism assets is highly desirable. Some long days, weekends and travel may be required. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

REQUIREMENTS

• Social media marketing: 2 years
• Shooting/editing photos for print, web and social media: 2 years
• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Ventura, CA 93001)

Visit Ventura is an equal opportunity employer. Click the APPLY button above to submit an application. Email mike@visitventuraca.com with any questions.

No walk-ins, phone calls or recruiters, please.

This position will remain open until it is filled. Visit Ventura reserves the right to modify this description as necessary.

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