Social Media Specialist

Overview

Holcim builds progress for people and the planet. As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy, Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving the circular economy as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is the company behind some of the world’s most trusted brands in the building sector including ACC, Aggregate Industries, Ambuja Cement, Disensa, Firestone Building Products, Geocycle, Holcim and Lafarge.

Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products. If you would like to get more information about our corporate organization in Switzerland specifically, please visit our company profile.

No agencies can be considered for this job posting.

Responsibilities

As part of our journey to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, the Social Media Specialist is instrumental in connecting with target audiences. Your key function is to assist the Digital Communications team in executing digital strategies to grow our channels: LinkedIn,  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube. We rely on you to check the accuracy of others’ work and stay up to speed with adjacent messaging.

• Collaborate on the development and execution of 360 digital communications plans to deliver our key strategic pillars to our audiences
• Execute an editorial calendar based on Editorial content, Events calendar, Media strategy as well as relevant external activities
• Oversee daily publications across all social media channels, including our dedicated Instagram account for architects, Holcim by Design, and the LinkedIn account of our CEO
• Ensure content adheres to social media best practices, brand guidelines and agency learnings
• Work with our agencies to create thumb-stopping and impactful content
• Work cross-functionally within Group Communications and across the organization
• Implement new ideas and inputs in regards to social media strategy
• Support our countries in the implementation of the group's social media strategy
• Develop and support employee engagement programmes

Education/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations / Communications, Journalism, Marketing or similar applicable field.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in social media channel management and/or digital marketing
• Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Experience working in a global organization

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills
• Deep knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and content formats
• Proficient in Google Suite; Adobe InDesign and Photoshop an advantage
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines

Language Requirements

Fluent (ideally, mother tongue) English; any other languages an advantage.

Local / International

Local Employment

Travel Requirements

None