Social Media Manager (Part-Time, Remote)
About Us:
We are an online calendar and directory for local events and family resources, helping parents discover fun, educational, and family-friendly activities in the community. Our platform also supports local businesses by offering digital advertising opportunities that connect them with thousands of engaged families. With a strong social media presence — over 32,000 followers on Facebook and a growing Instagram audience — we are dedicated to keeping families informed while helping local businesses thrive.
Position Overview
The Social Media Manager will be responsible for creating, scheduling, and publishing at least 4 engaging posts per day across our social media channels. This role requires strong content creation skills, including photo and video editing, to ensure our brand is consistently represented with high-quality, eye-catching content. The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, with a keen eye for design, storytelling, and social media trends.
This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility while requiring consistent communication and accountability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, create, and post a minimum of 4 pieces of content daily across Facebook and Instagram.
- Edit and enhance photos/videos to align with brand style and audience engagement goals.
- Develop and execute content strategies to grow followers, increase engagement, and drive website traffic.
- Monitor social media accounts, respond to comments/messages, and foster community interaction.
- Track performance metrics and provide regular reports with insights and recommendations.
- Stay up to date on the latest social media trends, tools, and platform updates.
Qualifications:
- Must live in the market.
- Proven experience managing business social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram).
- Strong photo and video editing skills (experience with tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Canva, or similar).
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Highly organized, with the ability to plan ahead and consistently deliver on deadlines.
- Creative thinker who understands social media best practices and trends.
Preferred Experience:
- Background in digital marketing, advertising, or related field.
- Experience with analytics tools (Facebook Insights, Instagram Insights).
- Ability to create engaging short-form video content (Reels, Stories, TikTok-style videos).
Compensation:
- $450/month flat fee
- This is a contract worker position. If hired, you will need to submit an invoice for the work performed for the previous month. Payment will be sent within 7 days of receiving the invoice.
