Freelance Social Media Manager

Concept Arts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A leading entertainment agency is seeking a Freelance Social Media Manager to join their team. This role involves managing daily postings, coordinating campaigns for high-profile film and television projects, and ensuring content aligns with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in social media management, strong writing skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position is remote with flexible hours, but may require after-hours support during key events.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing social media for entertainment, film, or brand campaigns.
• Proven ability to execute across multiple platforms with a strong understanding of best practices and trends.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with shifting timelines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily posting and scheduling across assigned social media platforms.
• Oversee day-to-day fan engagement and community response efforts.
• Track key engagement and performance metrics to support reports.

Skills

Social media management

Excellent writing and editing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Sprinklr

Emplifi

Dash Hudson

Job description

We are looking for a Freelance Social Media Manager to join our entertainment social team, supporting high-profile film, TV, and streaming campaigns. This role functions as a core member of the team, managing day-to-day execution, maintaining posting schedules, and ensuring that all content aligns with the client’s creative and strategic goals.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates clearly across departments, and brings a mix of creativity, precision, and adaptability to every campaign.

Key Responsibilities

Platform and Campaign Management

• Manage daily posting and scheduling across assigned platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, Threads, and other emerging platforms).
• Maintain organized editorial calendars and ensure all deliverables are posted accurately and on time.
• Review and write copy to match each title’s tone and platform style.
• Upload, tag, and publish assets according to platform specs and best practices.
• Coordinate with the Account teams to align on deliverables, approvals, and deadlines.
• Remotely support live moments, red carpets, and premiere events through real-time posting and coordination with the broader team.

Community Management

• Oversee day-to-day fan engagement and community response efforts across assigned campaigns
• Partner with the Jr. Social Media Manager to monitor comments, DMs, and fan sentiment in real time
• Ensure all engagement aligns with approved brand voice, tone, and escalation protocols.
• Surface insights, trends, and community feedback to internal and client teams

Collaboration and Communication

• Serve as the daily executional point of contact between Account and Platform teams.
• Provide clear and consistent updates on posting schedules, approvals, and engagement highlights.
• Attend internal and client meetings as needed to represent platform insights and campaign health.
• Collaborate closely with senior team members to ensure social plans align with overall campaign goals.

Reporting & Performance

• Track key engagement and performance metrics to support weekly and wrap reports when required
• Contribute social highlights, top-performing content notes, and sentiment takeaways when required
• Maintain clean reporting documentation across assigned titles

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing social media for entertainment, film, or brand campaigns.
• Proven ability to execute across multiple platforms with a strong understanding of best practices and trends.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with an eye for tone, voice, and storytelling.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with shifting timelines and priorities.
• Experience using scheduling and reporting tools such as Sprinklr, Emplifi, Dash Hudson, or native platforms.

Contract Terms

• Freelance contract position up to 40+ hours per week.
• Remote role with flexible scheduling based on campaign and launch needs.
• May require occasional after-hours or weekend coverage during key launch moments.