Social Media. Instagram Manager, - (full time) at H15DEN | Long Beach, CA

H15DEN

Social Media. Instagram Manager, - (full time)

Long Beach, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own Instagram content and community for local food and drink venues, turning daily posts, captions, and partner-driven content into consistent reach and local engagement.

Content ownership: plan, create, and publish posts, stories, and reels that match brand voice and elevate independent venues.
Engagement & community: daily comments, DMs, local audience-building, and partner venue collaboration.
Measurement: use analytics to iterate on content calendars, posting times, and growth of reach and engagement.

Job Description

Responsibilities

plan, create, and publish engaging Instagram content (posts, stories, reels) that showcases independent food and drink spots and aligns with H15DEN’s brand voice.
develop and execute Instagram content calendars
write compelling captions
optimize posts for reach and engagement
monitor performance metrics
daily community management, including responding to comments and messages
engage with local audiences and partner venues
identify relevant trends and user-generated content
collaborate with internal stakeholders and partners to gather content, refine strategy based on analytics
support broader marketing initiatives focused on elevating independent businesses

Requirements

Strong social media marketing skills, with hands-on experience managing and growing Instagram accounts for brands or organizations.
Ability to develop and execute content strategy, including planning content calendars and aligning posts with marketing goals.
Experience with social media optimization (SMO), including best practices for hashtags, posting times, and engagement techniques.
Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and brand-aligned captions and messages.
Familiarity with basic photo and video editing tools and a good visual sense for on-brand, high-quality social content.
Comfort using analytics and insights to evaluate performance, report results, and adjust strategy.
Ability to work on-site in Long Beach, CA, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Previous experience in hospitality, food and beverage, or local business marketing is a plus.
High school diploma required;

Preferred