Freelance Social Media Manager

Newport Beach, CA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Role focuses on creating and coordinating social content for new restaurant openings, including Reels and carousel posts, with brand-consistent text overlays and location tagging. Candidates must be in California with a portfolio and strong Instagram experience, and be able to handle multiple openings at 18 hours per opening, with day availability and remote-friendly options.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage social media content for new restaurant openings (NROs), including 12 posts per launch: 9 Reels + 3 carousel posts.
  • Assemble Reels from provided footage and format them directly in Instagram drafts.
  • Add text overlays using Instagram’s native fonts and effects to maintain brand consistency.
  • Curate carousel posts by selecting and ordering approved photos, exporting final assets, and applying location tags where needed.
  • Update plug-and-play captions with city, address, dates, links, and hashtags.
  • Boost posts strategically to maximize reach and engagement.

Requirements

  • Located in California: REQUIRED
  • Portfolio: REQUIRED
  • Strong experience with Instagram, Reels, and carousel content creation.
  • Eye for visual storytelling and attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working with pre-shot content and turning it into engaging posts.
  • Ability to manage multiple NROs simultaneously and hit deadlines.
  • Hours: 18 hours per New Restaurant Opening + must be available during the day
  • Flexible work from home options available.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of boosting and social media ad best practices is a plus.
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Brandtailers LLC

For 35 years, we’ve been a trusted full-service marketing and advertising agency, delivering exceptional results with creativity and integrity.Our team of 25 talented, energetic, and vibrant professionals is passionate about what we do. Specializing in the restaurant industry, we partner with outstanding clients who are dedicated to growing their locations, sales, and brand presence through ethical, innovative, and impactful strategies.Known for our creative and digital expertise, we pride ourselves on the unparalleled level of service we provide—both to our clients and to each other—every single day.While each of us brings unique skills to the table, we all actively contribute to the creative process. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do, with constant brainstorming and idea-sharing fueling our success. Transparency is key within our agency; everyone stays informed and engaged.We are deeply committed to fostering individual growth and promoting from within, cultivating a culture where talent thrives. Above all, we prioritize doing what’s right—not just what’s easy—for our agency, our clients, and the work we create.Our tagline, INSANELY SMART IDEAS, reflects our mission: to deliver bold, innovative, and intelligent solutions that make a real impact.

Founded in 1990
Newport Beach, California, USA
24 employees (14 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
627
Traffic Source Mix
Search
19.2%
Direct
33.4%
Referral
7.2%
Social
5.7%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~24

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (42% of company)