Social Media Manager

Starshot Ventures; Canada; Remote; CAD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Starshot Ventures is seeking an independent Social Media Manager to grow our presence on LinkedIn and Instagram. The contract role delivers a content calendar and social media services, collaborating with our CEO and studio team.

You will plan content, ghostwrite for leaders, engage the community, and report on performance, while staying aligned with brand voice and business goals. Flexible hours up to 15–20 per week from a Canada-based location.

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing social media for a B2B brand, agency, or professional services.
• Excellent writing skills with credible, human tone.
• Visual content sensibility; ability to collaborate with designers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule content across LinkedIn and Instagram.
• Turn expertise into thought-leadership content for decision-makers.
• Write sharp, on-brand copy that is clear and scannable.
• Support leaders’ personal LinkedIn presence via ghostwriting and engagement.
• Manage community engagement: respond to comments and DMs, build relationships.
• Track performance beyond vanity metrics and report insights.
• Monitor LinkedIn trends and competitor content; propose new formats.
• Coordinate with studio, strategy, and business teams on campaigns, launches, events.

Skills

Social media

Copywriting

Video editing

Canva/Adobe

Tools

Later

Buffer

Hootsuite

LinkedIn Analytics

Job description

About the role

Starshot Ventures is seeking an independent Social Media Manager to grow our presence on LinkedIn and Instagram and turn our expertise into content that reaches decision-makers. You’ll be engaged on a contract basis to deliver the content calendar and related social media services, collaborating with our CEO and studio team along the way.

Scope of services

• Plan and schedule content across LinkedIn (our main channel) and Instagram, including posts, carousels, short-form video, and case study highlights
• Turn our team’s expertise, client wins, and studio work into thought-leadership content that builds credibility with marketing and business leaders
• Write sharp, on-brand copy that makes complex ideas clear and scannable
• Support Starshot leaders’ personal LinkedIn presence through ghostwriting, post ideas, and engagement support
• Manage community engagement: respond to comments and DMs, and build relationships with prospects, partners, and peers
• Track performance beyond vanity metrics (reach, engagement quality, follower fit, inbound leads) and report on what’s working
• Monitor B2B and LinkedIn trends, platform changes, and competitor content, and recommend new formats to test
• Coordinate with our studio, strategy, and new business teams on campaigns, launches, events, and award entries

What we’re looking for

• 2+ years managing social media, ideally for a B2B brand, agency, or professional services firm (a strong personal brand on LinkedIn counts too)
• Excellent writing skills, with the range to sound both credible and human
• A good eye for visual content and comfort collaborating with designers
• Familiarity with scheduling tools (e.g., Later, Buffer, Hootsuite) and LinkedIn and Meta analytics
• Curiosity about how businesses buy, and an interest in marketing, branding, and creative
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver to agreed timelines
• Experience with Canva or Adobe Express, short-form video editing, or supporting client social accounts is an asset
• Estimated time commitment: Approximately 15-20 hours per week, based on the scope of work. Hours and workdays are determined by you, provided agreed deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Compensation: $20-35 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
• Location: Remote. Applicants must be based in Canada.