Social Media Manager

Funko Overview 

Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters. 

But what does Funko do? 

Funko is a purveyor of pop culture, making and selling license-focused collectibles. We’re based in Everett, WA where we have a store that delights kids of all ages (kids at heart included). We currently hold hundreds of licenses for franchises ranging from Marvel to Harry Potter, giving us the rights to create tens of thousands of characters—one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. We take your favorite characters and turn them into adorable, or sometimes scary, collectible figures. Our most famous line, Pop! Vinyl has millions of fans around the world.  

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

•       Create and maintain the social media calendar and track creative briefs for content and campaign assets
•       Work with creative services, video production and licensors to create exciting content for social media channels
•       Consistently strategize ways to grow followers, increase engagement, and ultimately drive revenue per platform, ensuring commonality between them
•       Brainstorm and execute video content in tandem with photographer, content producer, and community engagement specialist
•       Schedule and natively upload daily content on all social media channels
•       Live-post from events and think quickly on the spot to create engaging content
•       Responsible for social media reporting and tracking; including campaign and monthly insights, as well as learnings and takeaways for further growth
•       Partner with copywriting and social media counterparts to ensure all external communications and copy are on brand and edited
•       Coordinate and execute contest prizing and fulfillment for giveaways
•       Coordinate and create influencer-driven content and submit contracts and invoicing to legal and finance where applicable
•       Report on platform changes with the team and adjust as needed
•       Manage user-generated content; gain user approvals, approve and schedule UGC
•       Stay up to date on content creators and affiliates

WHAT YOU'LL BRING 

•       Bachelor’s in Marketing, Communications or equivalent preferred
•       4+ years in digital marketing, social media, or relative field either in-house or agency side
•       Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, preferred but not necessary
•       Experience with social platform insights (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, TikTok, etc)
•        Consumer Products industry experience preferred
•       Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications
•       Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, and take feedback
•       Strong ability to multi-task and seamlessly move from project to project
•       An understanding of industry trends and demonstrated knowledge and proven ability to identify marketing opportunities
•       Passion for seeking trends and finding ways to be part of the social zeitgeist
•       Meet deadlines, prioritize appropriately, cope well with change and maintain composure under pressure
•       Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues
•       Open to working nights and weekends, as needed
•       Ability to travel to events

What Funko Offers 

Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel! 

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $73,000 - 90,000 annually. ​Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.