Marketing Content Specialist

The Content Marketing Specialist will work to elevate the FWF brand through strategic content creation and multi-channel marketing efforts. Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, this role offers a significant opportunity to impact FWF's brand visibility and marketing effectiveness. The ideal candidate combines a strong creative mindset with exceptional communication skills, design proficiency, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.    About FWF   FWF is a third-party logistics and transportation company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. Together, we have paved the way in the transportation industry since our founding in 2012. Our award-winning culture is devoted to empowering people and collectively creating an environment of excellence as we strive to move teammates, partners, and customers upward to create a lasting impact. FWF's services extend far beyond moving freight. In addition to logistics and transportation services, we provide ongoing talent development, career growth opportunities, and specialized industry training. Learn more about us at fwf.com.     Responsibilities ·       Create high-quality, creative content that adheres to brand guidelines, meets business objectives, and grows our brand presence ·       Develop creative for internal communication, training, and onboarding needs ·       Develop and execute multi-channel marketing strategies for all major social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Tiktok, etc.) ·       Stay updated on the latest social media trends, algorithms, and tools to maximize engagement and audience growth ·       Maintain a strategic content calendar to ensure timely delivery of content across all channels ·       Assist with company event planning and management ·       Create content for cadences/outreach in platforms like Salesforce/Pardot, Mailchimp, etc. ·       Support the creation of content templates, style guides, and best practices to ensure brand consistency ·       Develop custom creative for sales teams to drive conversion and outreach objectives ·       Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies ·       A positive work attitude, dependable work ethic, and be results-oriented ·       A proactive and flexible approach to workload management, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously ·       Strong creative mindset with the ability to generate new ideas without fear of failure ·       Outgoing personality, and a willingness to appear on camera ·       The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment ·       The ability to take direction and feedback, applying it to enhance content quality and effectiveness

Required Qualifications ·       2-5 years of experience in a marketing role, specifically one that involves content creation ·       Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, communications, graphic design, or similar ·       Intermediate experience with Canva and Adobe Suite ·       Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail ·       Experience capturing photo and video for social media content (whether on an smartphone or on professional camera equipment) ·       Extensive knowledge of social media platforms ·       Ability to create/deliver content under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities    Preferred Qualifications ·       The logistics/supply chain industry ·       Working closely with sales teams to drive conversion goals ·       Salesforce/Pardot or similar platforms ·       Project management platforms such as Monday, Trello, Workzone, Basecamp, etc ·       Social Media Management platforms such as Hootsuite, Sprout Social, etc ·       Professional photography/videography ·       Motion graphics/animation   Compensation and Benefits  ·       Competitive base salary based on experience ·       Health/Dental/Vision/Pet/Life/Disability insurance options after an initial 90-day period  ·       401(k) retirement plan with company match options after an initial 90-day period ·       Discounted gym membership  ·       Employee assistance and discount programs  ·       Dependent Care Reimbursement Account ·       Paid time off, sick days, parental leave, and holidays   Awards and Recognition ·       Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America   ·       Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest   ·       A Transport Topics Top Freight Brokerage Firm   ·       Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation   ·       Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces   ·       Michigan Celebrates Small Business 50 Companies to Watch   ·       West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For      At FWF, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected and valued. Our values - Show don't tell, honor your word, impact those around you, education creates excellence, leadership beyond title, and do what it takes - guide us in promoting equal opportunity and fostering a culture that thrives on equality.