Freelance Community Manager (Temporary Role)

zealot; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

zealot is seeking a Freelance Community Manager to act as the active brand voice across social platforms. This remote, project-based engagement works with west coast based teams and offers hourly compensation.

You will draft posts, manage real-time content, engage communities, and analyze performance with analytics tools. Spanish bilingual a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media communities across multiple platforms.
• Ability to draft and proofread copy in the brand voice.
• Strong collaboration with producers and creative leads.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and publishing real-time social content and scheduling posts.
• Engaging with communities and monitoring conversations daily.
• Analyzing performance with social analytics tools and surfacing trends.
• Serving as primary contact for client communications on community tasks.

Skills

Social media management

Community engagement

Copywriting

Content calendar planning

Tools

Social analytics tools

Scheduling tools

Job description

Freelance Community Manager

Remote and available to work with west coast based teams

As a Freelance Community Manager, you will provide social media community management services as an independent consultant, acting as the active brand voice on behalf of clients in alignment with approved social strategies. Services may include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting and publishing real-time social media content, as well as scheduling posts in advance with accuracy
• Applying working knowledge of major social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) to execute posting and community engagement strategies
• Collaborating with Producers and Creative Leads across multiple projects to ensure alignment with campaign objectives
• Developing, refining, and proofreading copy for content calendars and real-time coverage in the appropriate brand voice
• Executing daily community engagement activities, including monitoring conversations and identifying opportunities for interaction within each community
• Researching, ideating, and proposing creative content opportunities for active campaigns and new business pitches
• Managing and maintaining content calendars to support ongoing campaign efforts
• Serving as a primary day-to-day contact for community management-related client communications, as directed
• Utilizing social analytics tools to assess performance, identify engagement opportunities, remove spam, and surface notable trends or sentiment
• Escalating client concerns or workflow issues to designated internal stakeholders in a timely manner
• Staying informed on digital and social media trends and sharing relevant insights with internal teams
• Contributing to a collaborative working environment by sharing knowledge and supporting broader team initiatives, as appropriate
• Demonstrating attention to detail, responsiveness, and professional judgment in the delivery of services
• Applying industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance community management efforts

This is a freelance, project-based engagement. Compensation ranges from $45-$55 per hour and may vary based on experience, scope of services, and agreed-upon terms. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.