Join one of the fastest growing companies in America recognized as an Inc. 5000 awardwinning company with more than 400 percent growth over the past three years. Silencer Central is passionate about the compliancy knowledge and community education in firearm sound suppression and making silencer buying simple since 2005.
Classification: Full time; Exempt
Shift: Monday Friday core hours 8:30am5:00pm
Location: OnSite
TO BE CONSIDERED: In addition to the submission of your application we ask that you send your cover letter resume and a small sample video to our Manager Of Recruiting As this position will be focused on the creation of content in the firearms industry its imperative to have a certain level of firearms knowledge to ensure credibility trust and accurate messaging. That being said we ask that you submit a short video of you reviewing a firearm and/or suppressor.
Job Summary: Join the team thats revolutionizing the world of silencers! Are you passionate about firearms and storytelling Were looking for a dynamic Media & Content Specialist to bring our brand to life. In this role youll blend technical knowledge with creative flair to produce engaging contentfrom creating multimedia content including photos & videos that are appropriate to the outdoor recreating industry and supportive of Silencer Centrals marketing initiatives. Youll be the voice that connects our products with the shooting community shaping how enthusiasts professionals and newcomers experience our brand. If you live for tight groupings and killer content this is your shot.
Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
- Collaborate with marketing managers and teammates as well as Silencer Central and BANISH Suppressors subject matter experts to create informative and engaging content that highlights product and process innovations.
- Work with graphic designers copywriters and social media coordinators to ensure all content is highquality platform appropriate and meets the standards for accuracy consistency and alignment with brand messaging.
- Develop produce edit and publish a minimum number of photos videos copy and captions each week for marketing use including in print digital and social media.
- Appear oncamera as needed representing Silencer Central in a positive professional and knowledgeable manner.
- Create and manage a content calendar to ensure timely publication and alignment with marketing campaigns.
- Write and refine project outlines story boards and scripts for inhouse content creation as well as for use by external content creators in support of marketing programs.
- Research industry trends customer preferences and competitor content to inform content strategy.
- Optimize content for SEO incorporating relevant keywords and best practices to drive organic traffic.
- Analyze content performance using analytics tools and adjust strategies to enhance engagement and conversion rates.
- Stay up to date on firearms industry trends regulations and customer interests to produce relevant and timely content.
- Maintain a successful brand reputation that attracts customers to our products and services.
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- Position is onsite at Silencer Central headquarters in Sioux Falls South Dakota.
- Bachelors degree in photography videography communications multimedia or journalism or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in content creation or similar experience within outdoor recreation industry.
- Familiarity with industry media and personalities including print publications television shows podcasts video and social media influencers.
- Familiarity with outdoor recreation pursuits including hunting and/or sportshooting preferred.
- Advanced understanding of and handson experience with firearms ammunition suppressors and related gear.
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word Excel and Outlook.
- Competency in Adobe suite of multimedia editing software preferred.
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a fast paced and deadline driven environment with highest quality and quantitative outputs.
- Ability to understand and adhere to the regulatory requirements and company compliance measures regarding the use possession transfer shipment and tracking of suppressors.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- This position requires travel including multiday trips up to 30.
- Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment to achieve team departmental and corporate goals.
- Critical thinking ability using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Ability to monitor and assess performance of self team members and the operation to make improvements or take corrective action.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary: $60k70k DOE. Silencer Central offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
- Unlimited PTO
- Incentive Bonus
- Company Paid Holidays
- Health insurance: Copayment Plus Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA.
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- LTD and STD insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- EAP
- Colonial Life
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Discount Program
- Free snacks and drinks
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority