Instagram Content & Growth Manager

USA (Remote)

$82K/yr - $95K/yr (Est.)Mid Level2+ years expPart time

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute Instagram content strategy and growth initiatives, managing calendars, content production, community engagement, analytics, and partnerships.

  • Build and optimize programs aligned to brand goals.
  • Coordinate launches with internal teams and track performance.
  • Foster authentic campaigns with affiliates and influencers.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Instagram Strategy - Develop and execute Instagram content strategies that support brand growth and business goals.
  • Plan and manage content calendars around recipe launches, seasonal trends, holidays, and campaigns.
  • Stay current on Instagram trends, new features, and best practices, and recommend new ideas when appropriate.
  • Identify opportunities to increase reach, engagement, followers, and traffic.
  • Content Management - Schedule and publish Reels, carousel posts, Stories, and feed content.
  • Write engaging captions that align with The Recipe Critic brand voice.
  • Coordinate content launches with our internal team.
  • Ensure content is optimized for Instagram performance.
  • Community Management - Monitor and respond to comments and direct messages.
  • Foster an engaged, positive community around our brand.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional experience managing Instagram for a business, brand, or creator.
  • Experience developing and executing Instagram content strategies and campaigns.
  • A strong understanding of Instagram analytics and performance metrics.
  • Experience using data to improve engagement and content performance.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.
  • The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • A proactive mindset with excellent follow-through and attention to detail.
  • The ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote team.

Preferred

  • Experience working in the food, lifestyle, or consumer products industry.
  • Familiarity with affiliate marketing.
  • Experience with Meta Business Suite or other social media scheduling platforms.
  • Experience working with influencers or content creators.
  • Basic Canva or light photo/video editing skills.
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The Recipe Critic

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Alyssa Rivers and the food blogger behind The Recipe Critic. The blog launched in 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. I love trying new things and testing them out with my family. Each recipe is tried and true, family-tested and approved.

Founded in 2012
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
4 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.6M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$148
Traffic Source Mix
Search
61.4%
Direct
29.2%
Referral
2.2%
Social
6.7%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (50% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1