Social Content Specialist

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$70K/yr – $75K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead IPSY’s social content and channel strategy across Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts, driving brand awareness and engagement. Own content creation, storytelling, briefs, and performance analysis while collaborating with cross-functional teams to execute campaigns and grow the brand.

  • Lead content creation and storytelling for social channels
  • Own channel strategy and cross-functional collaboration
  • Analyze performance to guide ongoing strategy

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Content Creation & Storytelling: - Concept, capture, and edit social-first content including short-form original videos, trending formats, campaign storytelling, BTS, in-office footage, reactive content, and event coverage - to be used across all of IPSY social channels. - Serve as in-house beauty content creator when needed, producing compelling, trend-forward content that authentically connects with IPSY's beauty audience. - Translate creative ideas into scroll-stopping content tailored to each platform. - Develop and manage creative briefs for campaign-specific social assets used across IPSY channels.
  • Channel Strategy & Management: - Own and manage IPSY’s Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube shorts strategy to drive brand awareness, engagement, and traffic. - Act as a channel expert and develop platform-optimized content through original content creation, UGC briefs, and dedicated social shoots. - Maintain a sharp pulse on the evolving social and beauty landscape, identifying high-impact trends and testing opportunities. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Creator Partnerships, Brand Ops, Creative, Production, Brand Partnerships, Growth and Events to ensure alignment on objectives. - Manage the social content calendar; publish and maintain daily content with strong attention to brand voice and accuracy.
  • Beauty Trends & Internet Culture: - Identify pop culture moments and trends that resonate with our community and brand. - Leverage beauty trends and popular formats to identify reactive content opportunities. - Support campaign launches, creator partnerships, and live event coverage with relevant, engaging content.
  • Analytics & Insights: - Track, analyze, and report on KPIs including engagement, traffic, and content performance to uncover actionable insights. - Build weekly and monthly performance reports to guide ongoing strategy.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in social media and content creation within beauty, wellness, or lifestyle.
  • Demonstrated experience creating and managing content on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube shorts, and TikTok with a clear understanding of each platform's unique requirements.
  • Proven track record directly managing or growing a brand's social presence.
  • Strong video editing and storytelling skills, with experience in CapCut, Adobe Suite, or similar tools.
  • Comfortable both behind and in front of the camera when needed.
  • Deep understanding of social platforms, trends, and audience engagement strategies.
  • Ability to interpret analytics and translate insights into strategy; familiarity with tools such as Dash Social a plus.
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with creative, production, and brand teams.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable thriving in a fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities.
  • Must be based in Los Angeles, CA.

Preferred

  • A creator’s mindset paired with strategic intuition.
  • Someone who has a deep understanding of how to make content perform, and the instinct to act on it.
  • Passion for beauty, lifestyle, or wellness, and eye for storytelling.
  • A team player who brings creative energy and a positive attitude.
  • A proactive problem solver who doesn’t just spot trends, but finds ways to make them relevant to our brand.
  • An authentic communicator who enjoys engaging with communities online.
  • Someone who lives and breathes internet culture and social media.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Work from home flexibility (hybrid)
  • Free IPSY Extra subscription
  • Learning & development programs
  • Competitive base salary & bonus program
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IPSY is the industry’s most powerful platform, uniting brands, creators, and hyper-engaged consumers with unprecedented access to each other. Our portfolio includes IPSY Original (our sample-size subscription), IPSY Extra (our full-size subscription), and IPSY Ultimate (our most premium full-size subscription). Powered by expert curation, product innovation, machine learning technology, and millions of member insights, we deliver highly personalized beauty experiences every month. To date, the IPSY community has generated more than 200 million product reviews, helping us make discovery smarter and more authentic. Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast or just starting your journey, IPSY is here to inspire everyone to express their unique beauty. Join us...because beauty is more fun here.Ready to join us as we empower people on their journey to self-expression and discovery? Visit our careers site to learn more about the values, culture, benefits, and more across all our brands. https://www.ipsycorporate.com/careers

Founded in 2011
Santa Monica, California, USA
617 employees (124 in marketing)
81% recommend to a friend
53% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$215.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
22.9%
Direct
70.1%
Referral
3.3%
Social
2.7%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~618

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
92 (15% of company)
Median Career Experience
11.5 years
Median Tenure
5.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$237.2M
Last Raise
$134M
Undisclosed, 5 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2020
    Undisclosed • $134M
  • Sep 2015
    Series B • $100M
  • Jul 2012
    Series A • $2.8M

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