Social Media Contributor - Event Production

USA (Remote)

$40K/yr – $50K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the on-site and online content engine for events, turning live experiences into engaging social narratives while aligning with paid campaigns to grow audience and conversations.

  • Content Production & Live Coverage: plan, shoot, and publish across social platforms, including live event storytelling
  • Audience Growth & Engagement: manage community, pre/post-event buzz, and comment/DM responses to drive reach and conversions
  • Campaign Coordination: support paid social, coordinate creative and QA with media teams, and translate performance insights into content decisions

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create Content People Actually Engage With
  • Plan, create, and publish content across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and more
  • Build and manage content calendars aligned with multiple event timelines
  • Develop captions, posts, and short-form video designed to drive engagement and action
  • Be On the Ground at Live Events
  • Travel to select events to capture real-time content
  • Execute live coverage including stories, reels, behind-the-scenes, and audience moments
  • Turn in-person experiences into compelling digital storytelling
  • Support Paid Social & Campaign Performance
  • Support paid social campaigns through setup, creative coordination, QA, and performance monitoring

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in social media, content, or digital marketing
  • Strong understanding of platform-specific content and engagement strategies
  • Hands-on exposure to paid social campaigns (Meta, TikTok, or similar)
  • Experience with scheduling or analytics tools (Sprout, Hootsuite, etc.)
  • Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel and work on-site at live events

Preferred

  • Experience supporting paid social campaigns, including creative testing or optimizations
  • Familiarity with performance metrics such as CTR, CPC, CPA, or ROAS
  • Experience creating high-performing short-form video content
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