Title: Social Media Manager (Contract)
Employment Type: Contract (40 hrs/week)
Location: Remote - USA
First Look: Social Media Manager at Men’s Journal
Men’s Journal is seeking an organized and structure-oriented Social Media Manager to handle the management and daily maintenance of our social media platforms. This role involves scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and analyzing social media performance to assist the larger content strategy. The Social Media Manager will work closely with the Creative Content Director to help run a cohesive and engaging social media presence that aligns with our brand values and goals.
The Arena Group’s expected hourly pay range for this position is currently $33.00 - $35.00. Actual pay will vary based on multiple factors including location, education, experience, and other factors permitted by law. Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for consideration will be contacted.
What You’ll Do:
Collaborate with the Creative Content Director to build and maintain a content calendar for all major social media platforms, ensuring a consistent and timely publication schedule.
Post and update content across platforms, optimizing each post based on platform-specific best practices.
Monitor social media comments and messages, responding appropriately to engage with the audience and foster a positive community atmosphere.
Ideate and implement strategies to increase follower interaction and satisfaction.
Foster and manage an engaged online community, responding to comments and messages to build a loyal audience.
Implement community-building initiatives to enhance follower interaction and satisfaction.
Regularly analyze social media metrics to assess the performance of content and strategies, using insights to propose adjustments to the Creative Content Director.
Collaborate with the Creative Content Director to develop innovative social media strategies that align with overall marketing goals.
Identify trends and opportunities within the social media landscape to keep Men’s Journal at the forefront of social engagement.
Be comfortable scripting, hosting, filming, and editing short form video.
Identify and collaborate with influencers and brand ambassadors to expand Men’s Journal’s reach.
Manage influencer relationships and coordinate content partnerships.
Work with the content production team to generate visually appealing and engaging social media content.
Source and publish approved UGC related to the brand.
Assist in creating multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and interactive posts.
What You’ll Bring:
4+ years of experience in social media management and growth
Demonstrated ability to create video and graphics for social media
Working knowledge of Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and After Effects.
Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
Experience with social media management tools and analytics platforms.
Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and design.
Ability to work collaboratively with a creative team and external partners.
Familiarity with non-scripted, editorial, and journalistic content production.
Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality content.
Knowledge of Men’s Journal’s target audience and interests.
About Us:
The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) is an innovative technology platform and media company with a proven cutting-edge playbook that transforms media brands. Our unified technology platform empowers creators and publishers with tools to publish and monetize their content, while also leveraging quality journalism of anchor brands like TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, and HubPages to build their businesses. The company aggregates content across a diverse portfolio of over 265 brands, reaching over 100 million users monthly. Visit us at thearenagroup.net and discover how we are revolutionizing the world of digital media.
The Arena Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.