Director, Social Media

USA (Remote)

$68K/yr – $105K/yrDirector/Executive4+ years expFull time

Posted 11 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end social content from concept to publish across multiple platforms, shaping strategy, production, editing, and community engagement to drive growth and engagement.

  • Own daily content calendar and publishing cadence
  • Collaborate with leadership to execute channel strategy
  • Interpret performance data to guide content decisions

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design and produce original content — from concept to published post — across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms (both static and video)
  • Film original content, including on-camera and behind-the-scenes video, both self-shot and on location
  • Edit video into polished, platform-native content optimized for each channel's format and audience
  • Monitor social and cultural trends daily, identifying which moments are right for the brand to enter — and which aren’t
  • Pull, track, and interpret performance data to inform what content to create, continue, or retire
  • Partner with the Managing Director of Social Media to execute channel strategy and hit growth and engagement goals
  • Maintain a consistent publishing cadence and own the day-to-day content calendar
  • Write scroll-stopping copy and captions in a platform-native, brand-aligned voice
  • Engage with the community — responding to comments, sparking conversation, and building audience relationships
  • Manage light production logistics: sourcing talent or corps members to feature, scheduling shoots, and organizing footage

Requirements

  • 4+ years creating social content, with a portfolio or reel of original work you've filmed and edited (show us your illustrative and design chops!)
  • Hands-on video production and editing skills (e.g., CapCut, Premiere, or equivalent), shooting on both phone and camera
  • Deep fluency in social platforms, formats, and what performs on each — especially short-form video
  • A strong understanding of internet culture and Gen Z audiences, with the instinct to know which trends fit the brand
  • Proven track record growing engagement and following on at least one channel
  • Strong copywriting and storytelling instincts in a platform-native voice
  • Comfort pulling and interpreting performance data to guide content decisions
  • Excellent organization and the ability to manage multiple posts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable both in front of and behind the camera

Preferred

  • Experience being on camera as a host or creator
  • Experience with community management and creator/influencer partnerships
  • Personal experience as a content creator with a growing audience
  • Background or passion for design work
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Median Career Experience
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Last Raise
$500K
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