Social Media Manager

Emerald Creative Content, LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for advancement

Diverse creative portfolio

Job summary

A creative content agency in Columbus is seeking a Social Media Manager to develop social media strategies and manage content across various platforms. This hybrid role allows flexibility and the opportunity for growth within the agency. Ideal candidates will have experience with social media management and a strong eye for design. Join us to shape online narratives and connect with the local creative community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social media accounts for brands or businesses.
• Strong eye for design and storytelling.
• Ability to analyze social media insights and adapt strategies.
• Education in marketing, communications or design preferred but not required.
• Ability to analyze insights and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Highly organized with ability to manage complex tasks.
• Self-starter, adaptable and creative, works well solo or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social media strategies for clients.
• Create and publish content across various social media platforms.
• Track and report on analytics to gauge content performance.
• Attend content shoots in Columbus and contribute to on-site meetings.
• Write captions and perform basic hashtag research for reach.
• Engage audiences through replies and messages; monitor interactions.
• Stay updated on trends and platform updates; report analytics.
• Collaborate with leadership, creative, and SEO teams to align efforts.

Skills

Social media management

Visual storytelling

Project management

Content creation

Analytics tracking

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Content strategy

Education

Education in marketing, communications, or design

Tools

Canva

CapCut

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Drive

Job description

Job Title: Social Media Manager (Contract or Part-Time - Hybrid)
Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid: Remote + On-Site for Content Shoots & Team Meetings)
Compensation: Negotiable

About Emerald Creative Content

Emerald Creative Content is an SEO-focused creative content agency based in Columbus, OH. We help brands cut through the noise with content that ranks, engages, and converts. From social media to SEO blogs to web copy, we’re a bold, creative, data-driven team that turns words into wins.

We’re looking for a Social Media Manager who lives and breathes social media, has an eye for design, and wants to grow their creative career with us. This is a contract position with the opportunity to transition into a part-time or full-time role based on performance and agency growth.

About the Role

As our Social Media Manager, you’ll be the voice and visual storyteller for both Emerald Creative Content and our clients. This hybrid role requires attending content shoots around Columbus and participating in occasional in-person team meetings. You’ll have the chance to build your portfolio, make your mark in the creative community, and help shape the online presence of brands that trust us with their story.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social media strategies tailored to client and agency goals.
• Project manage all client social media content from creation through to scheduling.
• Create, schedule, and publish content across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, X).
• Attend and help execute content shoots for clients (on location in Columbus).
• Write captions and conduct basic hashtag research to optimize post visibility.
• Engage with audiences by responding to comments, messages, and interactions.
• Stay on top of trends, viral content formats, and social media platform updates.
• Track and report on analytics to assess content performance and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with agency leadership, creative, and SEO teams to align social media with broader marketing goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing social media accounts for personal brands, businesses, or clients.
• Strong eye for design and visual storytelling.
• Familiarity with tools like Canva, CapCut, or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Education in marketing, communications, or design preferred but not required.
• Ability to analyze social media insights and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with experience successfully project managing complex tasks.
• A self-starter who’s adaptable and creative.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with CapCut or another video editing software.
• Proficiency with Canva or another photo/graphics editing software.
• Proficiency with Google Drive.

Bonus Skills:

• Photography and/or videography experience.
• Knowledge of SEO or interest in learning SEO best practices for social media.
• Room for pay increases based on performance and longevity.
• Opportunities for contractor advancement into part-time or full-time positions.
• Build a diverse creative portfolio.
• Join a growing, woman-owned agency making waves in Columbus and beyond.
• Get connected with the local creative and small business community.

Are you the perfect fit?

Interested in joining our team? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly to let you know if we’re interested in moving forward with an interview!