Freelance Social Media Manager

Location: Remote 

Type: Contract, Ongoing

Duration: Between 15-20 / hours per week; No more than 40 hours / week

# of Openings: 3-5

Position Overview:

We are looking for a talented and creative Community Manager / Social Media Manager to join our team on a contract basis. This role focuses on content creation and community engagement, ensuring that our clients' brands maintain a strong and dynamic presence on social media.

Please note, as a contractor you would be required to bring your own equipment needed to perform the duties of this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & implement engaging social media content strategies that align with client objectives and brand voice.
• Create visually appealing & compelling content, including graphics, videos, and written posts, for various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, and others.
• Manage & nurture online communities, responding to comments and messages, and fostering positive interactions with followers.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to brainstorm and produce innovative content ideas that resonate with target audiences.
• Monitor social media trends and incorporate them into content creation to keep clients' brands relevant and engaging.
• Plan and execute social media campaigns, contests, and events to increase brand visibility and engagement.
• Analyze content performance and community engagement metrics to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
• Maintain a consistent posting schedule and ensure all content is delivered on time and meets quality standards.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years proven experience as a Community Manager, Social Media Manager, or similar role with a strong focus on content creation and community engagement.
• Exceptional creative skills with proficiency in creating content on all social media platforms & light-weight editing tools (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, Canva, in-app video editing, etc.)
• Graphic design and video editing tools experience preferred (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends, with the ability to tailor content for each platform.
• Experience leveraging AI to streamline processes & development of materials in a streamlined & consistent way
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a knack for storytelling.
• Ability to think creatively and generate innovative content ideas.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Later, Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred.