Social Media Manager

KickstartMedia; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

KickstartMedia in Mumbai is seeking a hands-on Social Media Manager to plan, execute, and optimize campaigns across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and more. You will create and schedule posts, build content calendars, and ensure content resonates with the brand voice while tracking engagement metrics.

You will collaborate with writers and designers, respond to community interactions, manage on-platform advertising, and align all activities with the broader marketing strategy.

Qualifications

• Strong social media marketing and SMO skills with experience managing brand accounts.
• Excellent communication and writing abilities for clear, brand-aligned messaging.
• Content strategy experience, including calendars, audience targeting, and goal alignment.
• Experience with social media analytics, paid campaigns, and performance reporting is preferred.
• On-site Mumbai work and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage social media campaigns across platforms.
• Create and schedule posts and develop content calendars.
• Optimize content for engagement and monitor performance metrics.
• Collaborate with content creators and designers and respond to community interactions.
• Manage social media advertising and align with brand strategy.

Skills

Social Media Marketing

SMO

Content Strategy

Content Calendar

Communication

Writing

Collaboration

Analytics

Paid Social Campaigns

Brand Management

Tools

Social media analytics tools

Job description

Company Description

KickstartMedia is a creative marketing agency that blends the art of storytelling with the science of data-driven marketing. The team focuses on building compelling brand narratives that engage audiences across digital platforms. By combining creative content with strategic planning and performance insights, KickstartMedia helps clients grow their presence and impact. The company values innovation, collaboration, and measurable results, offering a dynamic environment for marketing professionals.

Role Description

The Social Media Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and managing social media campaigns across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and others. Day-to-day tasks include creating and scheduling posts, developing content calendars, optimizing content for engagement, and monitoring performance metrics and audience insights. The Social Media Manager will collaborate with content creators and designers, respond to community interactions, manage social media advertising, and align all activities with overall marketing and brand strategy.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Social Media Marketing and Social Media Optimization (SMO) skills, with experience managing brand accounts and campaigns.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication and Writing skills, including the ability to craft clear, engaging, and brand-aligned messages.
• Candidates should possess Content Strategy skills, including planning content calendars, defining target audiences, and aligning social content with broader marketing goals.
• Relevant experience with social media analytics tools, paid social campaigns, and performance reporting is beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in Mumbai, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with cross-functional creative and marketing teams.
• A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is preferred.