Community & Engagement Manager

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and scale community engagement for Wavytalk by turning conversations into product and brand signals.

  • Growth and activation of TYB platform with a consistent brand voice and active ambassadors.
  • Social listening across TikTok, Instagram and reviews to inform product, messaging, and content strategy.
  • Scale the Brand Ambassador Program with onboarding, retention, and turning top members into champions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day engagement across all community touchpoints (social platforms, DMs, comments, TYB, etc.)
  • Grow and nurture Wavytalk’s community, with a strong focus on expanding and activating the TYB platform
  • Build a strong, consistent brand voice across all interactions: playful, confident, and community-first
  • Identify and engage high-value community members to deepen loyalty and advocacy
  • Develop and lead a social listening strategy across TikTok, Instagram, reviews, and community platforms
  • Identify emerging trends, pain points, and product feedback from real users
  • Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for:
  • Product development (features, improvements, new ideas)
  • Marketing messaging and campaigns
  • Content strategy and creative direction
  • Regularly report key learnings and opportunities to internal teams
  • Scale Wavytalk’s Brand Ambassador Program, focused on:
  • Community-first creators and loyal users
  • High-quality, authentic content
  • Long-term brand advocacy (vs one-off influencer deals)

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in community management, influencer relations, partnerships, or brand marketing, preferably in beauty, lifestyle, or fashion industries.
  • Proven experience in growing and engaging online communities across social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, etc.).
  • Strong background in influencer marketing, with the ability to identify, recruit, and nurture brand ambassadors and professional hairstylists.
  • Experience in event planning and execution, from small community activations to larger brand events.
  • Understanding of social listening tools, customer insights analysis, and trend forecasting to inform brand strategy.
  • A passion for relationship-building—whether with customers, influencers, stylists, or brand partners.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging content and responses in Wavytalk’s brand voice.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Hybrid role, with 4 days per week in Wavytalk’s NYC Flatiron office.
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, medical/vision/dental insurance, parental leaves, PTO, and holidays.
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Wavytalk

Wavytalk isn't just a hair tools brand.We're a community of people like you who love styling their hair, and talking about it.And we're on a mission to turn product innovation into a two-way conversation.

Founded in 2024
New York, New York, USA
23 employees (7 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
479.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$3.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.1%
Direct
44.2%
Referral
3.9%
Social
7.3%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~23

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (26% of company)
Median Career Experience
11.5 years
Median Tenure
2.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2