Social Media Manager, Brand

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

$85K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own social strategy and execution for Instagram and TikTok, turning brand goals into culture-rich content and rapid reaction posts; lead content creation, community management, launches, and data-grounded optimization.

  • Strategy and Planning: Own channel strategy, KPIs, and monthly calendars around launches and cultural moments.
  • Content Creation & Execution: Direct ideation, production, captions, and platform-native content across feed posts, Reels, and Stories.
  • Analytics & Reporting: Track KPIs, deliver monthly insights, and translate data into actionable recommendations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategy and Planning: Develop and lead social strategies across owned channels (Instagram, TikTok) tied to each client’s brand and business goals.
  • Strategy and Planning: Define content pillars, channel-specific approaches, KPIs, and monthly editorial calendars built around launches and cultural moments.
  • Strategy and Planning: Run competitive and trend analysis; deliver quarterly strategy reviews and pivots based on performance.
  • Content Creation & Execution: Own day-to-day content planning, copywriting, scheduling, and publishing across Instagram and TikTok.
  • Content Creation & Execution: Lead ideation, creative direction, and production of platform-native content - feed posts, Reels, TikToks, and Stories.
  • Content Creation & Execution: Write captions in brand voice and translate trends and cultural moments into fast, on-brand content.
  • Content Creation & Execution: Manage creative briefs and asset development with internal teams and agency partners.
  • Community Management: Moderate comments and DMs as an extension of each brand - thoughtful, on-voice, consistent.
  • Community Management: Monitor brand sentiment and escalate issues to client teams when needed.
  • Campaign & Launch Support: Plan and execute the social layer for product launches, seasonal moments, and partnerships - from teaser to launch week to recap.
  • Campaign & Launch Support: Coordinate reactive content for trends and cultural moments.
  • Analytics & Reporting: Measure and optimize performance through monthly reports, launch recaps, campaign analyses, and content deep dives.
  • Analytics & Reporting: Own KPI tracking and reporting across channels, translating performance data into actionable recommendations tied to brand and business objectives.
  • Analytics & Reporting: Utilize social listening, reporting platforms, and platform-native analytics tools to identify trends, measure success, and inform future strategy.
  • Analytics & Reporting: Present performance insights, strategic recommendations, and executive-level reporting to clients and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 7+ years in social media, content strategy, or digital marketing — ideally at a consumer, lifestyle, or beauty brand or agency.
  • Proven track record growing social communities and leading culturally resonant storytelling on Instagram and TikTok.
  • Strong creative eye and platform-native execution skills; deep understanding of algorithms and what drives engagement.
  • Experience managing relationships with founders, executives, celebrity talent, creators, or high-profile stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience tracking KPIs, building performance reports, and translating data into strategic recommendations.
  • Proficiency with social analytics and reporting platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Dash Hudson, Later, Emplifi, CreatorIQ, or similar).
  • Excellent writing, communication, and project management skills; comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
  • BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred

  • Editorial background in beauty, fashion, or lifestyle.
  • Photography, videography, and visual storytelling skills; proficiency with Capcut, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience managing influencer or ambassador programs
  • Deep immersion in the TikTok and Instagram Reels landscape

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