Responsibilities

• Own Simply Salad's social media presence end-to-end: content calendar, creation, posting, community management, and performance reporting.
• Initially shoot, edit, and produce content (photo, video, short-form) that captures Simply Salad's voice — comfortable being in front of and behind the camera.
• Identify, build, and manage relationships with influencers and creators who fit the brand, from outreach through campaign execution and ROI reporting.
• Stay ahead of platform trends and adapt Simply Salad's content and tone accordingly.
• Work with 3 rd party photographers for food and lifestyle content generation.
• Build and maintain the company-wide marketing calendar, aligning social, promotions, product launches, and local activations.
• Help define and protect Simply Salad's brand DNA and tone of voice across every channel and touchpoint.
• Partner with leadership on product innovation and menu launches, bringing customer and market insights into the process.
• Support public relations efforts, including media outreach, press materials, and local community partnerships.
• Assist in planning and executing digital media (paid social, email, SMS, website) alongside the CMO and any outside agency partners.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in social media marketing, including content creation, content calendar management, and / or influencer marketing.
• A demonstrated ability to create content personally (shooting and editing photo/video), not just direct others to do it.
• Working knowledge of social and content analytics, with the ability to connect performance data to business outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for brand voice and consistency.
• A curious, proactive mindset — comfortable asking questions, seeking feedback, and learning channels or disciplines outside your current experience.
• Ability to travel locally between Simply Salad's HQ and restaurant locations across Greater Los Angeles.

Preferred

• Prior experience in restaurant, food service, retail, or another fast-paced consumer brand.
• Exposure to any of the following: PR, digital media/paid social, email/SMS marketing, in-store or local store marketing, or out-of-home.
• Basic comfort with ROI, CAC, or traffic-driver analysis — or a strong desire to build that skill quickly.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Meal benefit — yes, free salads.
• Direct mentorship and exposure to executive leadership, including a CMO with major national/international brand experience.