Social Media Coordinator

New York City, NY (On-site)

$60K/yr – $65K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute Ground Up's social content program across Instagram and TikTok, from shoots and editing to calendar management, influencer outreach, and PR partnerships.

  • Own content strategy and execution across social channels
  • Lead influencer/PR relationships and cross-functional collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Film, lead photo shoots, and photograph original content for use across all social platforms.
  • Edit video and photo content to a polished, on-brand, publish-ready standard.
  • Build, manage, and maintain the content calendar, and publish content directly to Instagram and TikTok.
  • Monitor platform growth, engagement, and brand recognition, and use those insights to sharpen future content ideas.
  • Review and approve content submitted by external partners to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and messaging.
  • Manage licensor approvals for social and content initiatives, tracking feedback and revisions.
  • Own the direction of Influencer & PR initiatives, building and maintaining relationships with influencers, creators, and PR contacts.
  • Identify and cultivate partnerships that increase brand visibility and support campaign and product launches.
  • Coordinate gifting, seeding, and collaboration efforts to support Influencer & PR goals.

Requirements

  • Proven content creation experience: filming, leading photo shoots, shooting, photography, and video/photo editing (required).
  • Hands-on Influencer & PR experience, including relationship building and outreach.
  • Digital/ecommerce experience, including uploading PDP assets.
  • Proficiency with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator), plus strong working knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, and Meta.
  • Strong brand storytelling ability with an eye for what makes content engaging and shareable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing content calendars and publishing across multiple social channels.
  • 1-3 years of experience in social media, content creation, or a related role (fashion or consumer products preferred).

Preferred

  • Experience in fashion, footwear, or licensed consumer products.
  • A track record of growing Instagram and/or TikTok platforms and increasing brand visibility.
  • Experience working directly with licensors or external partners on content approvals.
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred.
  • Proactive, collaborative mindset with a strong desire to experiment with new content formats.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan & access to employee recognition programs.
  • Paid vacation, holidays, Eternal Summer Fridays, birthdays off & more!
  • Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment.
  • Ground Up International is an equal opportunity employer.
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Ground Up International

Ground Up is a premier footwear brand retaining an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brand footwear. With the ability to tap into different markets and price points Ground Up meets the needs of every fan. Our character shoes aren't just footwear, they are a way to express personal fandom and identity. The footwear we create allows fans to pair the characters they love with a brand they trust.

Founded in 2016
New York, New York, USA
62 employees (21 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
23.3%
Direct
55.3%
Referral
5.2%
Social
14.8%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~62

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (11% of company)
Median Career Experience
5 years
Median Tenure
2.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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