Freelance Social Media Manager – $57.00 – $62.00 per hour
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Social Media Manager to support a high-profile organization’s communications and digital engagement goals.
The ideal candidate will bring expertise in social listening, content insights, and community moderation across multiple social platforms. This position plays a key role in shaping audience engagement, identifying digital trends, and maintaining brand integrity through responsive community management.
Key Responsibilities:
– Oversee day-to-day moderation and community engagement across social media channels, ensuring all responses align with established communication guidelines.
– Manage and support external vendors handling community moderation; enforce content standards and moderation workflows.
– Monitor and respond to public comments, direct messages, and mentions in real time, including during non-business hours, weekends, and holidays.
– Lead social listening initiatives to identify emerging trends, monitor brand sentiment, and uncover engagement opportunities.
– Build and manage dashboards and reports using social media analytics and listening tools to inform marketing and communication strategies.
– Collaborate with internal teams to translate social insights into actionable recommendations for content development and audience outreach.
– Participate in rapid-response communications, monitoring online conversations and escalating issues or feedback when necessary.
– Recommend and implement new tools and technologies (including generative AI and SmartInbox-type platforms) to improve moderation efficiency and user engagement.
– Maintain regular reports on community engagement, sentiment trends, and key insights for stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
– At least 8 years of experience in social media community management and social listening, ideally in high-engagement or mission-driven environments.
– Proficient in managing communications across major platforms: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter).
– Hands-on experience with tools like Sprout Social, Brandwatch, or similar platforms for monitoring and reporting.
– Familiarity with AI-powered tools for social moderation and content analysis.
– Strong written, visual, and verbal communication skills.
– Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
– Creative thinker with strong initiative, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Work Schedule:
– This is a 40-hour per week contract role. The candidate must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support real-time community management needs.
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: $57 – $62 per hour
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $57.00 – $62.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: Remote