Contract Social Media Manager (Part-Time, 20 hrs/week)
Location: Remote
Type: Contract (1099)
Hours: ~20 hours/week, with room to scale
About the Role
We’re looking for a Social Media Manager to support content planning, publishing, and community management across a portfolio of modern, growth-focused brands. This is a hands-on execution role with exposure to strategy, performance insights, and creative direction — ideal for someone who wants to grow with an agency and take on more responsibility over time.
You’ll work closely with our founder to bring brand voices to life, execute content calendars, and help drive engagement and growth across platforms.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day social media execution for assigned client accounts
- Schedule and publish content across platforms (primarily Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn)
- Assist with content creation, content planning and monthly content calendars
- Write on-brand captions and short-form copy
- Monitor comments, DMs, and basic community engagement
- Track performance metrics and assist with simple reporting (engagement, reach, growth)
- Stay up to date on platform trends, formats, and best practices
- Collaborate with internal team on creative direction and campaign ideas
- Support ad-hoc social tasks as needed as accounts grow
Requirements
- 1–3 years experience managing social media for brands, creators, or agencies
- Short-form video editing experience
- Strong understanding of Instagram and TikTok (posting, formats, trends, engagement)
- Excellent written communication and copywriting skills
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple accounts
- Comfortable working independently and meeting deadlines
- Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack and Asana
- Basic understanding of social analytics and performance tracking
- Proactive mindset — you bring ideas, not just execution
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Experience working with consumer, lifestyle, or DTC brands
- Agency experience
- Interest in growth, branding, and creative strategy
What We Offer
- Flexible, remote contract role
- Clear expectations and systems in place
- Opportunity to scale hours and responsibility over time
- Exposure to multiple brands and industries
- Direct mentorship and growth opportunities within a growing agency
If interested, please send your resume and portfolio of work to hello@cherry-creative.com
