Erin Foster
Erin Foster
Social Media Manager / Digital & Brand Strategist
New York, NY
www.likesonmars.com
instagram @erinjfoster
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WHAT DO YOU DO?
“I help creative people with marketing and marketing people with creativity. ”
WHAT STEPS DID YOU TAKE TO GET TO WHERE YOU ARE NOW?
I may be the worst sewer in the world but I somehow got my BFA in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. There, I realized I knew how to help all of the creatives around me market their work. Now, I work as the right hand to creative people with great ideas and collaborate with them to bring their concept to the world.
How do you stand out in your field?
I stand out for my alliance to the brands I work with. All of my client's know I am in this for the long run with them, that I will provide honest feedback and approach all projects with an open mind.
WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON RIGHT NOW?
Brand Strategy/ Digital Marketing/ Social Media in Beauty, Food and Fashion.
Some of my daily tasks include: Creating and planning content for social media, email marketing, Facebook ads, Amazon ads, Influencer Partnerships, refining our brand story and account growth.
WHAT'S YOUR STYLE/PERSPECTIVE/TASTE? DO YOU HAVE A PROJECT THAT REPRESENTS THIS?
My personal style is very 70's... That sometimes bleeds into my work but I find myself drawn to brands with modern aesthetics and concepts (ex. Ritual Vitamins, Glossier, Casper).
WE ARE ALL SLASHIES WITH MULTIPLE SKILLS, WHICH ONE DO YOU WISH YOU COULD DO MORE OFTEN?
I love creating video magic. I would love to create more video that tells the captivating stories of my clients. I think this stems from hours spent on iMovie as a kid making my own Britney Spears Music Videos (No one wants to see those.)
WHAT IS FRUSTRATING YOU RIGHT NOW?
My own website. You are always your toughest critic.
IF YOU COULD HIRE SOMEONE FOR $20/HR, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE THEM DO TO MAKE YOUR DAY EASIER?
I would hire someone to specifically focus on growing my accounts while I work on the content being produced.
LET'S BRING OUT THE TIME MACHINE. WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU COULD HAVE TOLD YOURSELF, WHEN, AND WHY?
No one said your career path has to be conventional. Every new experience will add to your forever growing expertise.
IF YOU COULD TALK TO AN EXPERT TO GAIN MORE INSIGHT ON SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE ABOUT?
Someone with a lot of experience in growing different kinds brands from the bottom up.
WHAT KIND OF OPPORTUNITIES/PROJECTS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
I am looking for more opportunities to create social media and ad campaigns in order to promote businesses and artists.
DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL JOB/CLIENT/COLLABORATION.
My ideal client works with me as a true collaborator. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or artist I love to work with people who are strive for innovation. If I can assist in bringing your work to another level in terms of promotion or creativity I am happy to assist.
WHAT IS YOUR HOURLY RATE, RETAINER, OR SALARY RANGE?
$25/HR for Freelance Projects / Consulting
$500 - $2000/Month Social Media and Community Management
Please contact me for brand and digital strategy packages.
HOW SHOULD SOMEONE APPROACH YOU ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER?
This member profile was originally published in October 2018.