Social Media Specialist II : 26-02868

Akraya, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a Social Media Manager and on-camera talent to launch and grow brand channels from Mountain View, CA. You will create platform-native content, appear on camera, and blend strategy with hands-on creative execution.

The role emphasizes leveraging real-time trends and cultural insights to build a community and brand affinity, translating social listening into engaging content across platforms, with a hybrid work setup in Mountain View.

Qualifications

• On-camera presence and content creation experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.
• Experience in consumer tech or financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute content strategies for new social channels.
• Create and publish original, platform-native content including on-camera segments.
• Monitor social trends and cultural conversations for engagement opportunities.
• Translate social listening insights into actionable content recommendations.
• Act as the on-camera voice and face of the brand on social media.

Skills

On-camera presence

Social media platforms & trends

Content creation experience

Video editing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Primary Skills

• Social Media Manager & On-Camera Talent Content Creation (advanced)


• Social Media Management (advanced)


• Video Editing (intermediate)


• Copywriting (advanced)


• Social Listening (intermediate)

Contract Type: W2 Duration: 9 months Location: Mountain View, CA (#LI-Hybrid) Pay Range: $55-$57 Per Hour #LP

Job Summary

This role is responsible for launching and growing new brand social channels by creating engaging, platform-native content and acting as the on-camera personality. The ideal candidate will leverage cultural insights and real-time trends to build community and brand affinity. This position requires a blend of strategic planning and hands-on creative execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute content strategies for new social channels.


• Create and publish original, platform-native content including on-camera segments.


• Monitor social trends and cultural conversations for engagement opportunities.


• Translate social listening insights into actionable content recommendations.


• Act as the on-camera voice and face of the brand on social media.

Must-Have Skills

• On-camera presence and content creation experience.


• Proficiency in creative tools like Adobe Creative Suite.


• Strong understanding of social media platforms and trends.

Industry Experience

Experience in the consumer technology or financial services industry is preferred, with a strong understanding of how to translate complex topics into engaging social content.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space.