Social Media & Content Manager

New York City, NY (On-site)

$35/hr – $45/hrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own social content creation and community building for multi-platform food and lifestyle brands, turning trends into native content and measurable engagement.

  • Own platform-native content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Pinterest from concept to publish.
  • Identify rising creators and manage influencer partnerships to scale reach and engagement.
  • Translate performance data into content tweaks, sustaining brand voice while tailoring per channel.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage social content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and other key platforms
  • Create original content, including reels, short-form video, interviews, trend-led posts, and food-focused storytelling
  • Shoot content on-site, in-office, at events, with creators, and with brand partners
  • Write strong, brand-right social copy, captions, hooks, community responses, and content prompts
  • Build and manage content calendars across multiple food and lifestyle brands
  • Monitor social trends, food trends, creator trends, hashtags, formats, sounds, and comment culture
  • Support comment marketing strategies, including proactive engagement, community building, and real-time social listening
  • Work directly with influencers, content creators, chefs, talent, and brand partners
  • Identify emerging creators and recommend partnership opportunities
  • Engage daily with brand communities, including comments, DMs, tagged content, and relevant conversations

Requirements

  • 1 to 3 years of social media experience, ideally with food, beverage, hospitality, lifestyle, or agency clients
  • Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and short-form video platforms
  • Experience creating reels, shooting social-first content, and developing platform-native ideas
  • Strong writing skills across captions, hooks, community responses, and social storytelling
  • Experience working with influencers, creators, or talent partnerships
  • Ability to analyze social performance and translate data into clear recommendations
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage content calendars and approvals
  • Basic photo and video production skills required
  • iPhone shooting experience required
  • Canva, CapCut, Adobe, or similar tools are a plus
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QNY Creative

QNY Creative is an award-winning and leading Marketing & Design agency located in the vibrant heart of Manhattan, New York. Our agency is a melting pot of innovation, where design meets social media and digital performance excellence. With a dedicated team of experts pioneering at the forefront of their fields, we specialize in transforming visions into memorable brands.Our journey has been marked by the opportunity to shape and enhance some of the most iconic lifestyle brands across the hospitality, CPG, and beauty sectors. We don't just market brands; we narrate stories through a dynamic, insight-driven methodology that encompasses everything from brand development and packaging to web design and development. Our comprehensive suite of services extends to content strategy, production, media purchasing, search engine marketing, and community management.By leveraging a blend of creativity, strategic insight, and technical expertise, we craft compelling narratives that resonate with audiences and drive engagement. Let QNY Creative be your partner in navigating the complexities of the digital landscape, ensuring your brand not only stands out but thrives. Say hello and start your journey with us today at https://qnycreative.com/inquiries/.

Founded in 2008
New York, New York, USA
43 employees (24 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
20.2%
Direct
62.9%
Referral
4.7%
Social
11.1%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~43

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
18 (42% of company)
Median Career Experience
10.5 years
Median Tenure
8.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2