Social Media & Content Manager

Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Build a cross-platform social content engine for a design-and-construction brand, turning complex project milestones into engaging stories while growing a community and aligning with editorial calendars and stakeholder approvals.

  • Own multi-channel storytelling: Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube to drive brand reach and lead attribution.
  • Translate architecture and construction milestones into accessible visuals and narratives with photos, videos, and scheduled content aligned to milestones.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and other emerging platforms
  • Create, produce, and schedule daily content — including job-site photography, video walkthroughs, design reveals, time-lapses, and behind-the-scenes storytelling
  • Collaborate closely with our architecture, design, and construction teams to translate technical milestones into engaging, accessible narratives
  • Manage and grow our community of followers, responding to comments, DMs, and mentions with a consistent, on-brand voice
  • Build and maintain an editorial content calendar aligned with project milestones, company announcements, and industry moments
  • Track and report on performance analytics (reach, engagement, follower growth, lead attribution) and continuously optimize based on data
  • Identify and develop relationships with local influencers, media outlets, and brand partners relevant to construction, architecture, and home design
  • Support recruiting and employer brand efforts by showcasing our team, culture, and innovative approach to building
  • Stay ahead of social media trends, platform algorithm changes, and best practices in the construction and real estate space
  • Oversee paid social campaigns in coordination with any external marketing or agency partners

Requirements

  • 3-7 years of social media management experience
  • 2+ years of social media or marketing experience within the construction industry
  • Hands-on experience managing brand social accounts on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
  • Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, CapCut, Canva, and Final Cut Pro
  • Experience managing paid social ads alongside organic content
  • Ability to produce weekly social media KPI and performance reports
  • Experience working with content approval workflows and collaborating with business development stakeholders
  • Existing network within LA's architecture, design, or real estate communities
  • English proficiency and authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Communications
  • Familiarity with 3D rendering, digital twins, or construction tech (Revit, BIM workflows, etc.)
  • Basic graphic design skills using Canva, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite
  • Photography skills with a quality camera setup (DSLR or mirrorless)

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the brand identity and social presence of a company from the ground up!
  • Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan options
  • Primarily in-office role with flexibility (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
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Westside Design

Westside Design is a design practice driven by innovation and efficiency, redefining how homes are designed and built on LA’s westside. Born from a powerhouse collaboration with Westside Build, our team brings together decades of high-end single-family residential design experience, spec building expertise, and cutting-edge digital fabrication/technological integration to deliver exceptional homes at an approachable price point.Westside Design is a young and dynamic studio dedicated to crafting homes that are thoughtful, high-quality, and deeply connected to their context. Our projects range from internal spec developments to client-driven custom homes and fire rebuilds for communities impacted by the recent wildfires.We believe great design is never a one-size-fits-all solution. Every home should reflect the people who live in it, the land it’s built on, and the broader environment. Our approach is joyful yet rigorous, experimental yet rooted in craftsmanship — guiding clients through a collaborative, design-forward process to create homes that are elevated, personal, and enduring.We’re committed to designing resilient homes faster, smarter, and better. By integrating advanced technology, digital fabrication, and offsite construction, we cut through inefficiencies, reduce costs, and accelerate timelines in partnership with our build team.This is a modern approach to architectural design and construction, built for today’s world. And we’re just getting started.

Santa Monica, California, USA
15 employees (6 in marketing)

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