Freelance Social Media Manager

LE001 The.Team: SME, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

THE·TEAM is seeking a hands-on freelance Social Media Manager to support NEXT GEN·TEAM’s U.S. social channels.

You’ll manage day-to-day publishing and community engagement, create platform-native content, collaborate with creators, and identify timely opportunities to connect with Gen Z audiences across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and emerging platforms. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of social media experience, strong creative instincts and the organization needed to manage high-profile

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on social media management experience at an agency or in-house brand.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day social channel operations across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and emerging platforms.
• Schedule, format, tag and quality-check content tailored to each platform and brand voice.
• Engage with online communities, monitor conversations and flag reputational issues.
• Create and edit social-first photo, video content for Reels, Stories, TikTok and other formats.
• Identify timely trends, cultural moments and audience conversations for authentic engagement.
• Source, brief and coordinate creators and UGC from development through feedback and delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams to keep content on strategy and schedule.
• Stay current on platform updates and recommend improvements to channel execution and workflows.

Skills

Social media management

Content calendars

Video editing

Creator collaboration

Copywriting

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

Tools

Sprinklr

Job description

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM connects brands with the next generation of consumers. From high school to college and into young adult life, the team takes an audience-first approach, using unrivaled access to understand the passions and interests of these consumers, generate ideas that resonate, and deliver hyperlocal, culturally relevant engagement at scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM’s integrated approach allows clients to understand and engage with Gen Z and Millennial consumers through custom research, peer‑to‑peer, social and digital, experiential, media, and community integration strategies. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit the.team.

JOB OVERVIEW: We are seeking a hands‑on freelance Social Media Manager to support NEXT GEN·TEAM’s U.S. social channels. You’ll manage day‑to‑day publishing and community engagement, create platform‑native content, collaborate with creators, and identify timely opportunities to connect with Gen Z audiences across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and emerging platforms. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of social media experience, strong creative instincts and the organization needed to manage high‑profile channels. Experience in tech and with Gen Z audiences is strongly preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manage day‑to‑day social channel operations, content calendars and publishing across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and relevant emerging platforms.
• Schedule, format, tag and quality‑check content, tailoring copy and creative to each platform and the client’s brand voice.
• Engage with online communities, monitor conversations and elevate potential reputational issues as needed.
• Create and edit social‑first photo, video and quick‑turn content for Reels, Stories, TikTok and other formats.
• Identify timely trends, cultural moments and audience conversations that offer authentic engagement opportunities.
• Source, brief and coordinate creators and UGC content from development through feedback, approvals and delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to keep content on strategy, on brand and on schedule.
• Stay current on platform updates and recommend improvements to channel execution and workflows.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• 2+ years of hands‑on social media management experience at an agency or in‑house brand.
• Experience managing content calendars, publishing and community engagement across multiple social platforms.
• Ability to capture and edit compelling short‑form photo and video content independently.
• Experience working with creators and UGC, including briefing, feedback and approvals.
• Strong writing, editing and quality‑control skills, with the ability to adapt to a defined brand voice.
• Knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, social trends and platform‑native content best practices.
• Highly organized, collaborative and responsive in fast‑moving environments; familiarity with publishing or listening tools such as Sprinklr is a plus.

Hourly Rate: $30/hr

Length of contract: 3 months

What we offer: Not eligible for company benefits

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. THE·TEAM is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us. More than 20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand our global reach and capabilities to serve clients across sports, music and entertainment. We are committed to making a meaningful impact across key areas of inclusion, community service and sustainability — not only for our employees, but for clients and the industry at large.

THE·TEAM is a leading global sports, music and entertainment company. Led by intelligence, ideas and influence, we provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties.