Social Media & Content Manager

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end social content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest for a beauty/fashion lifestyle brand.

  • Must-have: 3–5+ years managing Instagram and TikTok with growth results.
  • Standout: Rapid trend capture and content production within 24–72 hours.
  • Standout: In-house content creation, filming, and editing capability.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute social media strategy across TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, Pinterest and emerging platforms
  • Evolve brand voice, tone, and content pillars (education, entertainment, product storytelling, community)
  • Build and manage weekly and monthly content calendars aligned with campaigns, launches, and key moments
  • Lead rapid trend execution, identifying, creating, and publishing content within 24–72 hours
  • Ensure content is platform-native, culturally relevant, and optimized for performance
  • Act as a primary content creator for the brand, including filming, editing, and publishing low lift content
  • Create high-performing short-form videos focused on trends, tutorials, product storytelling, and social-first storytelling
  • Lead real-time content capture, including event recaps, behind-the-scenes, and live moments
  • Translate trends into brand-relevant content quickly and consistently
  • Repurpose creator content across social, ads, website, and email channels

Requirements

  • 3-5+ years of experience in social media management, community building, or content creation, preferably in the beauty, fashion, or lifestyle industry.
  • Proven track record of growing social media accounts (Instagram and TikTok) and engaging online communities.
  • Strong knowledge of UGC best practices, content curation, and influencer marketing.
  • Creative thinker with excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Experience with social media analytics tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Later, Hootsuite) to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Must be able to commute to our flatiron office 4 days a week.
  • Passion for hair care, beauty trends, and social media innovation is a plus!

    Benefits

    • Health, dental, vision insurance
    • PTO + paid holidays
    • Quarterly Team events
    • Referral bonuses
    • Equipment stipend (phone, lighting, content tools)
    • Product Perks & Gifting
    • Career Growth Opportunities
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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