**theKbuzz is currently hiring for Summer 2010 and Fall 2010 Buzz Builderships in Boston and New York**

What is it like to be a Buzz Builder at theKbuzz?

At theKbuzz we research, build and manage online communities. Buzz Builders play an integral role in each of these steps. theKbuzz works hard to stay current on social media and marketing trends. We also constantly acquire new business, which involves creating an entire social media marketing plan catered to the client’s needs. When we acquire a new client the first step is designing and building their online presence through Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn and other social media networks. We are then responsible for maintaining and growing their presence on these platforms.

Buzz Builders play a crucial role in executing these marketing campaigns as they take on the voice of the client and engage with their customers. Buzz Builders have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of ways such as designing and building pages, managing the social media presence for clients as well as constantly researching advances in social media marketing! Buzz Builders are assigned projects based on their skills and interests.

Overall Skills theKbuzz looks for:  

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Word and Excel

· Strong time-management and organization skills

· Ability to multi-task and work under pressure

· An enthusiastic and outgoing personality

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to problem-solve

· Resourcefulness

· Experience working with Google Docs and Google Wave (preferred)

Tasks include:

· Reading relevant blogs on a daily basis to find interesting information to share

· Using online journals and databases to research new business proposals

· Being active on a variety of social media platforms and staying aware of updates and changes

· Analyzing competitors’ social media involvement

· Monitoring, managing and updating clients’ profiles on Twitter, Facebook and other relevant sites

· Reaching out to appropriate individuals and groups on behalf of clients

· Replying to both positive and negative feedback with appropriate responses

For our design-savvy Buzz Builders:

Before we can manage a client’s social media presence we must first create one. We design and create Facebook pages and Twitter backgrounds for each of our clients. This aspect of theKbuzz involves a lot of graphic design savvy and some coding ability. Buzz Builders must catch the audience’s attention and entice them to join in the conversation!

Skills Required (for design positions):

· Knowledge of HTML/FBML codes (or ability to learn this very quickly)

· Experience with Photoshop (or other image editing software)

Tasks include:

·      Designing graphics and HTML code for fan pages on Facebook

·      Designing and uploading Twitter backgrounds

·      Making revisions to pages as per clients’ request