Social Media Manager

San Jose, CA (Remote)

$115K/yr – $150K/yrMid Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Petlibro’s social strategy and content across platforms, lead a social team, and translate brand goals into engaging executions.

  • Must-have: 6+ years in social media management with consumer brands
  • Standout: Experience leading or mentoring a team and collaborating cross-functionally
  • Proven ability to grow channels and produce hands-on content to boost engagement

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the social content for Petlibro, ensuring alignment with product launches, brand campaigns, and key cultural moments
  • Develop platform-native content strategies for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube/Shorts, Pinterest, Facebook, and emerging channels
  • Partner with the Brand Director to translate brand and campaign objectives into compelling social executions
  • Identify real-time opportunities to insert Petlibro into trending conversations in authentic and on-brand ways
  • Oversee the creation and publishing of high-quality, engaging content — from campaign assets to always-on and lo-fi organic content
  • Create and capture original social content (iPhone video, UGC curation, Reels, TikToks) independently and in collaboration with the creative team
  • Maintain a consistent brand voice, visual identity, and tone of voice across all platforms
  • Support community management's content scheduling/publishing responsibilities and further develop staff skills with regards to asset and media management
  • Directly manage and develop a full-time Community Manager, providing clear direction, regular feedback, and ongoing support for their growth
  • Set priorities and workflows for the Community Manager, ensuring community engagement efforts align with broader social and brand strategy

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in social media management, preferably at a consumer brand, DTC company, or lifestyle brand
  • Proven track record of growing social channels and driving meaningful engagement across owned channels
  • Hands-on content creation skills — comfortable filming, editing, and producing lo-fi video content independently
  • Strong storytelling ability with a sharp, adaptable brand voice
  • Experienced with social analytics tools
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment
  • 1+ years of experience managing or mentoring direct reports; comfortable leading through influence and setting clear expectations
  • Excellent cross-functional collaborator with strong communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field

Preferred

  • Experience in the pet industry or consumer electronics is a plus
  • Cross-culturally curious and excited to work with a global team
  • Cat owners preferred — especially if you're willing to create original content with your pets
  • West Coast preferred (Petlibro | Los Angeles, CA / Remote)

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work from home options available

DESIGNLIBRO INC

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Since 2019, Petlibro has designed products for the intertwined lives of pets and their people. From smart feeders with health insights to ultra-filtered automatic fountains, our award-winning products are engineered to magnify the bond between your pet and you.

Founded in 2019
San Jose, California, USA
60 employees (16 in marketing)
100% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
563.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$97
Traffic Source Mix
Search
39.2%
Direct
48.4%
Referral
4.9%
Social
5.9%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~60

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
14 (23% of company)
Median Career Experience
11.5 years
Median Tenure
2.3 years

Funding

Total Funding
$24M
Last Raise
Series B, 2 years ago