Social Media Specialist, Prequel (Remote) - $60,000/year USD

Responsibilities

• Create platform-native organic content for Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, and related channels, including hooks, scripts, captions, carousels, and short-form videos
• Interview students and families in person at Prequel schools, then turn raw conversations into clear, consented stories with strong proof points
• Shoot, assemble, edit, and package lightweight photo and video assets using accessible tools
• Use AI tools to research, draft, edit, repurpose, and quality-check content packages across multiple channels
• Review social and search performance data, then apply the learning to the next content cycle
• This role exists so Prequel earns more awareness, trust, engagement, and qualified family demand through high-performing organic content

Requirements

• Portfolio with at least 5 examples of self-created social, video, written, or campaign content
• Evidence of owning content for a real audience, such as a college club, student organization, internship, side project, creator account, or small business
• Ability to independently concept, film, edit, and package short-form video
• Strong writing and editing skills, shown through clear audience-specific work samples
• Must already be based in Arizona, be eligible for Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance, and be able to travel regularly to school locations in Arizona and Texas
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred

• Recent bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, media, business, education, or a related field
• Experience turning interviews into concise written, photo, or video stories
• Experience using content metrics such as watch time, saves, shares, comments, profile visits, or inquiries to improve future work
• Exposure to search-optimized writing, programmatic SEO, or editorial review of AI-generated articles
• Experience building prompts, templates, or lightweight automations for content production