JOB SUMMARY:

Focuses on guest engagement and reputation management through social media, and the creation of original content for Six Flags Darien Lake’s social platforms. Assists in all Marketing/Communications department functions, including planning and executing events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develop social media content calendar and produce content for on-time delivery
• Create (write, produce, shoot, edit) video content for parks social media, website and internal communications
• Execution and management of daily production and post-production tasks, editing and web deliverability to meet deadlines
• Assists with park photos, b-roll videos, media openings or events for Public Relations
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Assists with all sampling and Corporate Partnership duties
• Assists with signage installation throughout the park
• Assists with monitoring social media and contributes to social media strategy
• Assists with website edits and audits throughout the season
• Maintain Park video and image archives
• Ensure image, cleanliness and courtesy standards requirements are met
• Willing to interact with guests and assist with in park tasks
• Able to work efficiently in a fast - paced environment with an ongoing and friendly demeanor
• Must be professional, self-motivated, be able to multi-task and have an enthusiastic attitude

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

• Reports to the Marketing/Communications Manager
• Department: Marketing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Pursuing a degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field preferred
• Computer Literacy. Strong knowledge of social media platforms, all Microsoft applications and Adobe Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop and Premier
• Required to work various shifts as project and park needs dictate, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Passion for the event industry with a focus on communications, marketing, tourism, theme parks and venue management
• React well in stressful and emergency situations
• Photography, Video filming and editing skills
• Previous public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or customer service experience a plus
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Comfortable working in a mixed office/outside in the park environment. Must have the ability to stand, walk, crouch, bend, stoop, kneel and lift to forty pounds

POSITION(S) AVAILABLE

• May – October: Spring 10-20 hours weekly, Weekends only; Summer: 20-30+ hours weekly, Monday – Sunday. Varied shifts.