Social Media Assistant

Impact Collective; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Collective in New York, NY is seeking a Social Media Content Assistant to help create content, schedule posts, and monitor engagement across multiple platforms from our Midtown Manhattan office.

You will support basic digital marketing operations, collaborate with teams to ensure brand-consistent copy, and contribute to blog posts and simple graphics using Canva or Adobe tools. Ideal candidates are studying marketing or communications and have strong writing skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Preferred field of study in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish daily social media content across multiple platforms.
• Monitor social media channels and respond to messages, comments, and inquiries.
• Assist with content optimization using tags, keywords, and basic SEO practices.
• Manage content scheduling tools (e.g., Buffer or similar platforms).
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure content aligns with brand guidelines.
• Review and edit content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Support the development of blog posts, captions, and basic marketing copy.
• Design simple graphics and visual content using Canva, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Assist with paid content efforts, including pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns.
• Track and report on engagement metrics as needed.
• Perform general administrative tasks to support the marketing team.

Skills

Content creation

Social media scheduling

Engagement monitoring

Copywriting

Organization

Education

Marketing/Communications degree

Tools

Buffer

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Social Media Assistant

Location: New York, NY (Midtown Manhattan) | Job Type: Full-Time, In-Office

Job Summary

We are seeking a Social Media Content Assistant to support in creating content, providing creative vision and tracking campaign efficiency. This role focuses on content creation, scheduling, engagement monitoring, and basic digital marketing support. The position is based in-office in Midtown Manhattan and is suited for candidates interested in building experience in social media, content development, and digital marketing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, schedule, and publish daily social media content across multiple platforms
• Monitor social media channels and respond to messages, comments, and inquiries as appropriate
• Assist with content optimization using tags, keywords, and basic SEO practices
• Manage content scheduling tools (e.g., Buffer or similar platforms)
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure content aligns with brand guidelines
• Review and edit content for accuracy, clarity, and consistency
• Support the development of blog posts, captions, and basic marketing copy
• Design simple graphics and visual content using tools such as Canva, Figma, or Adobe Creative Suite
• Assist with paid content efforts, including pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns
• Track and report on engagement metrics as needed
• Perform general administrative tasks to support the marketing team

Preferred Qualification

• Relevant field of study in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity with major social media platforms, including Meta, LinkedIn, and TikTok
• Basic understanding of content creation, branding, and digital marketing concepts
• Experience tracking campaign efficiency
• Knowledge of current typography and graphic design trends
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to proofread and edit content effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in an office environment

Please submit your resume for consideration. Apply today!