Contractor, Social Media Manager, Speedrun

Andreessen Horowitz; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a16z as a Social Media Manager to lead community engagement and amplify our brand across social media platforms. You'll develop innovative strategies, manage content creation, and foster relationships within the tech and entertainment industries. This role is perfect for creative thinkers passionate about technology and community building.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in social media management or digital marketing.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies.
• Create and manage high-quality content across social media platforms.
• Engage with the community and analyze campaign performance.

Skills

Social Media Management

Community Building

Digital Marketing

Communication Skills

Creativity

Technical Skills

Job description

Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic and invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z manages $45B in assets across multiple funds.

We’ve established a team that values respect for entrepreneurs and the company-building process, understanding what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. Speedrun is a16z’s program for very early-stage startups, investing in founders pushing the limits in Tech, Entertainment, & AI.

Our team offers hands-on support with product development, go-to-market strategies, growth, fundraising, and hiring. As Speedrun is in its early days, you will play a central role in building and scaling the talent infrastructure behind the program.

Through Speedrun, we’ve invested in over 120 startups like k-ID, Hedra, Favorited, Altera, Lil Snack, Human Computer, Nunu, Genway, and SweatPals. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.

The Role

We are seeking a creative and driven contract Social Media Manager to lead our efforts in building and engaging our online community. This role is essential to amplifying our brand, fostering relationships, and driving engagement with our audience. The Community and Social Media Manager will be responsible for developing and executing social media strategies, managing content creation, and nurturing our community of followers.

To join our team, you should be excited to:

• Social Media Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies that align with SPEEDRUN’s brand and objectives. Focus on increasing engagement, growing our audience, and enhancing our online presence.
• Content Creation: Create, curate, and manage high-quality content across all social media platforms, including posts, videos, stories, and blogs. Ensure content is aligned with our brand voice and resonates with our target audience.
• Community Engagement: Actively engage with our community across social media platforms, responding to comments, messages, and discussions in a timely and professional manner. Foster a positive and inclusive community environment.
• Campaign Management: Plan and execute social media campaigns that promote our programs, events, and key initiatives. Track and analyze campaign performance, making data-driven decisions to optimize results.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing, content, and program teams to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with broader marketing strategies.
• Analytics & Reporting: Monitor social media metrics and provide regular reports on performance, insights, and trends. Use data to inform and refine strategies for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in social media management, community building, or digital marketing, preferably within the tech or gaming industries.
• Creativity: A creative thinker with the ability to generate fresh ideas for content and engagement that resonate with our audience.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong understanding of how to engage diverse online communities.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with social media platforms, content management systems, and analytics tools. Experience with graphic design or video editing is a plus.
• Passion for Tech, Entertainment, & AI: A deep passion for the tech, entertainment, and AI industries, with a strong understanding of the culture and community within these spaces.
• Self-Motivation: A self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The anticipated hourly range for this role is between $75.00 - $87.00, with actual starting pay potentially varying based on experience, skills, and scope.

a16z culture

• We do only first-class business and only in a first-class way
• We take a long view of relationships because we are in the relationship business
• We believe in the future and bet the firm that way
• We are all different; we recognize that, and we win
• We celebrate the good times
• We do it for the team
• We play to win

At a16z, we are committed to hiring the best talent and value diversity in experiences and backgrounds, which makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and other statuses. These differences help us work toward the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the world.

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