Social & Public Relations Lead - Contract
Description
At Torrid we're committed to cultivating a welcoming, inclusive and diverse culture driven by a focus on open dialogue, empowerment, recruiting, training, development and retention. We believe inclusion of diverse backgrounds and perspectives is fundamental to our success.
We are seeking a Social & PR Lead to support upcoming Casting Call initiatives and provide coverage during a maternity leave. This role requires a dynamic professional with marketing experience and deep expertise in social media strategy, content creation, and campaign execution. The ideal candidate will be local to the area, thrive in a fast-paced hybrid environment, and be available for occasional travel to support events.
NOTE: This is a 6 month contract requiring travel and working up to 3 days per week in office
What You'll Do:
- Lead and execute social media campaigns across multiple platforms to support Casting Call and other brand initiatives.
- Create, edit, and publish engaging social media content, including copy, graphics, and short-form video.
- Develop social-specific content tailored to go-to-market (GTM) plans for brand initiatives.
- Brief cross-functional teams on GTM plans, ensuring alignment and consistent messaging across channels.
- Assist with photoshoots by capturing behind-the-scenes and event content for real-time and future use.
- Own and manage the day-to-day social media calendar, ensuring timely and coordinated execution.
- Monitor social media performance, track analytics, and provide insights/recommendations.
- Partner with PR team members to align messaging, media opportunities, and promotional strategies.
- Support press and promotional events, including travel as needed.
- Collaborate with marketing, creative, and events teams to ensure seamless execution.
What You'll Need:
- 4+ years of experience in marketing or PR with a strong focus on social media (lead-level responsibility preferred).
- Proven experience in social media content creation (copy, visual, and video).
- Knowledge of photography/videography best practices a plus.
- Experience briefing teams and translating GTM strategies into actionable social content.
- Proficiency in major social media platforms and social media management tools.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility to work in-office up to 3 days per week and travel for events
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Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish): https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf
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Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
E-Verify Poster: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
Eligibility to Work Poster (English): https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf
Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish): https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): https://careers.jobvite.com/torrid/2023-CPRA-Applicant-Notice.pdf
EEO Poster: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf