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PR/Outreach Associate: SF Bay Area
About Respectance
Respectance is the place for people to come together to share their memories. Every life is special and everyone has their story to tell. With Respectance, family and friends join together to celebrate those lives and share those stories with photos, stories, music and videos.
Recently launched and VC-funded, Respectance is internationally-focused. With offices in Amsterdam, Krakow, Poland and San Francisco's Financial District, we've coined the term "emo-social media" to reflect our approach. We believe that emotion in media is most powerful when there is relevance and connection. If you share our view, we'd like to hear from you.
Position Summary
Summary:
The PR/Outreach Associate is Respectance's key editorial and outreach staff. This is a full-time role that includes working in our downtown San Francisco office and at occasional networking events.
About Respectance:
Respectance is a free online memorial site which allows individuals to pay tribute to their loved ones, share memories (either publicly or privately) and connect with others. Respectance was created to celebrate those we love while ensuring a sense of shared history and purpose.
Responsibilities
This role includes:
•Promoting Respectance both on and offline
•Executing traditional outreach, online community seeding and search engine marketing
•Working with the Community Manager to create a stewardship plan to engage elite users
•Writing articles in a monthly email newsletter
•Developing features and in-site engagement tactics to help our members share their memories
•Supporting members by answering their questions and helping them engage actively in the community
•Keeping it real – be likable and capable. Respectance is your living room and we want something cozy and honest.
Requirements
The right candidate:
•Keeps abreast of web 2.0 tools including social networking sites, blogs and relevant methodology for user-generated content and citizen journalism
•Is extremely well-written and - ideally - has some professional PR/marketing training
•Has worked on online and offline campaigns, contests and promotions
•Ideally has some guerilla/street marketing experience
•Is an excellent networker and enjoys it
•Has demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated
•Is (or is quickly becoming) an active member of Respectance
Contact
If you're interested:
Please submit the following to jobs@respectance.com (Please use RESPECTANCE: PR/OUTREACH ASSOCIATE in your subject line):
1.Cover letter/note outlining how you would best engage existing members and gain new members (primary audience: Baby Boomers)
2.Resume showcasing your relevant experience
3. A link to a (full and interesting) Respectance tribute page
Salary:
This is an entry-level to intermediate position budgeted at $30,000-$36,000 plus health, dental and 401k benefits.
*No recruiters please.
**For more info on Respectance visit http://www.respectance.com/press/coverage
General Job Inquiries
About Respectance
Respectance is the place for people to come together to share their memories. Every life is special and everyone has their story to tell. With Respectance, family and friends join together to celebrate those lives and share those stories with photos, stories, music and videos.
Recently launched and VC-funded, Respectance is internationally-focused. With offices in Amsterdam, Krakow, Poland and San Francisco's Financial District, we've coined the term "emo-social media" to reflect our approach. We believe that emotion in media is most powerful when there is relevance and connection. If you share our view, we'd like to hear from you.
Position Summary
We are always looking for talented new folks to join the San Francisco team. Send us a note as to why you think you'd be a good addition. Or if you'd like an internship position in design, marketing or online outreach let us know.
Responsibilities
- Be cool and easy-going
- Become an active member of the Respectance community
Requirements
- Be an independent worker in a fast paced start-up environment
- Contribute to strategy sessions and design brainstorms
- Challenge yourself with new ways to engage people online
- Keep abreast of the tech industry
- Must love working with others
Contact
Send your resume and coverletter to jobs@respectance.com.
Thank you in advance for your interest!