Role: Social Media & Growth Manager
Contract: 3 months
Hours: 40 per week
Compensation: $25-$42 per hour (based on experience)
Location: San Diego (In-person)
Vibe
You’re a marketer who loves people. We're looking for a high-energy, detail-obsessed Social Media & Growth Manager to join us in San Diego. It's a people-forward role for someone who wants to be the soul of our brand, both online and in-person. The core of this job is building and managing relationships. You are the primary point of contact for our creators, experts, ambassadors, and retail partners. You’ll be working 1-on-1 with the founder every single day, building nothing else from the ground up. We move at 1,000 mph. This is a true startup environment. One hour you’re brainstorming with the founder, the next you’re at a local pop-up, then you’re editing a TikTok, then you're helping with a photoshoot, then you're handing out free lip balms on the boardwalk. Your hands will be on everything, but your primary focus is on keeping our digital community and creator network thriving. If you’re looking for a predictable 9-to-5, this isn't it. If you want to be the heartbeat of a brand that is making noise, let’s talk.
Who We Are (www.thenothingelse.com)
Nothing else was launched in August 2025. We do waterless skincare made without preservatives. We are the next evolution in clean beauty. We're already in 40+ stores in So Cal and growing fast.
Key Responsibilities
This is a foundational, first full-time hire.
There is no task too small and no project too big. You’ll own the execution across the entire brand experience:
- Digital Community: handle gifting, all messaging with ugc, ambassadors, experts, retail partners, and public relations, lead the charge on social media engagement, build new creator relationships, manage our Discord, rewards, and content briefs.
- Content & Production: Create/edit Reels and TikToks, and provide hands-on support during photoshoots.
- Event Hosting: help build everything from our local San Diego activations to our annual wellness trips.
- Physical Brand Presence: Help with local pop-up markets, in-store demos, and handing out free lip balms.
- Founder Support & Strategy: Work side-by-side with the founder to turn big ideas into immediate action.
- Travel: represent the brand at industry events
Who You Are
- A Natural Connector: You don't just network, you build genuine friendships. You thrive in the DMs, you’re the first to comment, and you find joy in making people feel seen and valued.
- The Ultimate Generalist: You are a Swiss Army Knife. You’re just as comfortable pitching a retail partner as you are hauling boxes to a pop-up or editing a fast-paced TikTok.
- A High-Octane Self-Starter: You don’t wait for a manual. You see a gap and fill it. You are energized by the 1,000 mph pace of a startup and find predictable boring.
- Detail-Obsessed: You’re the person who catches the typo in a caption and ensures every creator gift is packed perfectly. You understand that in a premium brand, the little things are the big things.
- Clean Beauty Enthusiast: You’re passionate about the evolution of skincare. You’re ready to educate the world on why waterless, preservative-free formulas are the future.
- The Soul of the Room: Whether you’re on the boardwalk or at a wellness retreat, your energy is infectious. You represent the brand’s heartbeat in every interaction.
- Highly Organized: You can handle a task list of over 100 items, literally. This is start-up life.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2+ years in Community Management, Social Media, or Influencer Marketing (ideally for a high-growth CPG or beauty brand).
- Organization: Ability to manage a massive volume of relationships and projects simultaneously without letting anything slip through the cracks.
- Communication: Exceptional writing skills with the ability to pivot between professional partner and relatable brand voice instantly.
- Editing: Proficiency in mobile video editing and an eye for aesthetic photography/framing.
- Location & Logistics: Based in (or willing to relocate to) San Diego, and the flexibility to travel for events.
The Opportunity
You’re joining at the earliest stage. There is zero red tape here, just growth. You’ll learn exactly what it takes to scale a brand and have a direct hand in shaping the future of nothing else. This is a 3-month contract to see if we're a good long-term fit.
How to Apply
I won't be able to see your vibes via LinkedIn.
Email resume, +1 of the following items to ben@thenothingelse.com:
- Portfolio
- Social media accounts you've grown (personal is ok)
- If you don't have either of these but still believe you're a strong fit for the job, please create a short video (less than 60 seconds) explaining why. We just want to see your energy.
