Social Media Manager with Expertise in Video Editing & Content Strategy

We are an innovative and fast-growing brand looking for a dynamic Social Media Manager to join our team. If you have a passion for creating engaging content, are skilled in video editing, and have a proven track record of growing social media channels, we want to hear from you!

As our Social Media Manager, you will take the lead in developing and executing content strategies across multiple social media platforms, including Facebook (FB), Instagram (IG), Threads, LinkedIn (LI), YouTube (YT), X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok (TT). You’ll create engaging video content, manage posting schedules, and drive channel growth to increase brand visibility and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

-Content Creation & Video Editing: Produce creative, high-quality videos and visuals for each platform that resonate with our audience.
-Scheduling & Posting: Manage and schedule daily content across multiple platforms using social media management tools, ensuring consistent posting and optimal timing for audience reach.
-Growth Strategy: Develop and implement strategies to grow follower bases and engagement across all platforms, leveraging organic growth techniques, trends, and data-driven insights.
-Community Engagement: Monitor, respond to, and engage with the community across all social channels. Build meaningful relationships and foster brand loyalty.
-Analytics & Reporting: Track performance metrics, analyze content performance, and provide insights to continuously improve content strategies.
-Trendspotting: Stay ahead of social media trends, especially in video content and platform-specific formats, and incorporate new tactics into the content strategy.

Skills & Experience:

-Proven Expertise in Video Creation & Editing: Strong skills in creating, editing, and optimizing videos for various social platforms (Proficiency in tools like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar).
-Platform Knowledge: Deep understanding of how to leverage FB, IG, Threads, LI, YT, X, and TT for brand growth, engagement, and community building.
-Content Scheduling Tools: Experience with social media management platforms (like Hootsuite, Buffer, Later, or similar) to schedule and analyze content.
-Creative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and strategically to develop content that drives traffic and engagement.
-Analytical Mindset: Familiarity with social media analytics tools to track performance, understand trends, and optimize strategies.
-Excellent Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and an understanding of platform-specific content tone and style.

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You were asked to manage the Instagram account of a non-profit focused on addressing homelessness and housing in Los Angeles. Over the next month, your goals are to:

-Raise awareness about the organization’s impact on the community.
-Generate excitement for an upcoming event that provides resources for those experiencing homelessness.
-Promote donations to support the organization’s ongoing efforts.

In 3-5 sentences, describe how you would approach creating video content for Instagram to help achieve these goals. Which types of videos (e.g., Reels, Stories, IGTV) would you focus on? How would you share success stories, promote the event, and ask for donations in a way that engages your audience and builds trust?

Please send your resume, a portfolio of your social media work (including videos), and a brief cover letter explaining why you’d be a perfect fit for this role. In your subject line, include the word "Content" to show that you've read the entire job post.