Social Media Contractor I
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Overview
Job Description
Job Title: Social Media Coordinator (Contractor I)Location: New York, NY 10003Pay Rate: $35.00 – $40.00/hrSchedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)Contract Duration: 12 Months (Starting April 30, 2026)
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly organized and creative Social Media Coordinator to support a portfolio of well-known lifestyle and entertainment brands across food, home, and design. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong pulse on pop culture, culinary trends, and home lifestyle content.
This role will own the full social content lifecycle—from early production support to post-launch engagement—helping bring shows to life across major social platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation & Execution
- Own the social media lifecycle for assigned shows
- Review video cuts, write engaging copy, and create highlight clips and social-first content (including memes and short-form video)
- Support content distribution across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, and Pinterest
Platform Operations
- Assist with day-to-day management of YouTube channels, including video uploads, optimization, and thumbnail organization
Community Engagement
- Monitor and engage with audiences across platforms, especially TikTok
- Identify opportunities to amplify fan-generated content
Scheduling & Publishing
- Schedule and publish content with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Trend Monitoring
- Stay ahead of emerging social trends, platform updates, and viral content opportunities
Production Support
- Capture live or native content as needed and provide input on content performance and optimization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of professional social media experience
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Adobe Photoshop
- Experience with social publishing and analytics tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Creator Studio, Tubular)
- Strong understanding of platform best practices and audience behavior across major social channels
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create engaging, on-brand content
What We’re Looking For
- Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Passion for food, home design, and lifestyle content is a plus
- Flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend programming as needed
Team Environment
You’ll be joining a collaborative, fast-moving marketing team that values creativity, accountability, and continuous learning.
Benefits (Employee Contribution)
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Interview Process
Details to be shared during initial screening.
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