Social Media manager

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time or Full Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Working Hours: 10-2pm PT Monday-Friday.
Any additional hours can be flexible so long as meetings are attended and deadlines are met. 

Location: Remote USA

Compensation: $25-$28/hr DOE

JOB SUMMARY

Are you a strategic social media professional with a sharp eye for design and a passion for hospitality and lifestyle brands? Do you believe great creative work and efficiency aren't mutually exclusive, and that trust, ethics, and intentional strategy are the backbone of every strong client relationship? If so, Summerside Creative might be exactly where you belong. At Summerside Creative, we're a boutique agency that moves with purpose. We don't stretch a one-day job into four. We meet deadlines, deliver polished results, and build lasting relationships with clients who expect the best. We lead with smart strategy, clear communication, and creative excellence. Sound like your kind of place? Keep reading.

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Why Join Summerside Creative?

☀️ Timeliness & Accountability – Our clients trust us because we deliver quickly without ever compromising quality.

☀️ Integrity & Ethics – We lead with honesty and never make promises we can't keep.

☀️ Collaboration & Leadership – Every team member takes ownership and leads with confidence in their area of expertise.

☀️ Flexibility & Balance – We believe in a flexible schedule, and we also know that deadlines and client relationships matter.

☀️ Warm, Boutique Culture – We're professional, supportive, and genuinely enjoy the work we do together.

If you're looking for a team that values efficiency, integrity, and creative leadership while still maintaining a positive and flexible environment, you'll love it here.

You're a Good Fit for This Role If:

✅ You have a strong design sensibility and can produce beautiful, on-brand Canva graphics quickly and confidently.
✅ You understand visual storytelling and know that great content starts with an intentional creative eye.
✅ You thrive on organization and love building streamlined systems that keep clients and campaigns moving.
✅ You have industry experience in hotel or restaurant marketing and understand the nuance those audiences require.
✅ You're highly responsive and believe that communication is the foundation of great client relationships.
✅ You're proactive. You don't wait for problems to surface. You anticipate needs and solve them before they become issues.
✅ You balance creativity with strategy, ensuring content isn't just beautiful but purposeful and results-driven.
✅ You're self-motivated and can work independently while also showing up strong for your team.

This Role Is Not for You If:

❌ You prefer a slow-paced environment with long turnaround times.
❌ You struggle with managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
❌ You need constant direction instead of taking initiative.
❌ You rely on AI as a substitute for strategic thinking and original creative work.
❌ You're not confident in your design skills or tend to deprioritize the visual quality of content.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Strategy

• Develop and execute strategic social media plans for clients, ensuring brand consistency across every touchpoint.

• Create compelling, original copy tailored to each client's distinct voice.

• Oversee visual content creation in collaboration with photographers, designers, and videographers.

• Plan and maintain content calendars across multiple clients and industries.

• Build and manage influencer relationships, negotiating partnerships and tracking performance.

Account Leadership & Client Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for social media deliverables, bringing a confident and professional presence to every client interaction.

• Engage with client communities by responding to comments, messages, and inquiries in a timely and brand-aligned way.

• Align content with broader marketing strategies, working cross-functionally across teams.

• Deliver high-quality work on time, consistently, across multiple accounts.

Performance Tracking & Optimization

• Analyze social media KPIs and translate data into clear, actionable insights.

• Provide regular performance reports to clients with thoughtful recommendations and improvements.

• Stay ahead of platform changes and industry trends, adapting strategies proactively.

• Optimize both paid and organic content for meaningful engagement and strong ROI.
  

Key Qualifications

• 3+ years of social media management experience, agency-side preferred.

• Industry experience in hotel or restaurant marketing is highly preferred.

• A strong design background with demonstrated ability to produce polished, brand-consistent creative in Canva. Adobe Suite experience is a bonus.

• Strong copywriting skills: creative, strategic, and original (AI is welcome as a tool, not a crutch).

• Experience using Asana or similar project management platforms.

• Deep platform fluency across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube Shorts.

• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Loomly, Sprout Social, or Hootsuite.

• Ability to move quickly and efficiently without sacrificing the quality our clients rely on.

• Working knowledge of paid social strategies, including post boosting and ad campaign management.

What Success Looks Like

You deliver polished, on-time content that reflects each client's brand with precision. You respond to client needs quickly and professionally, building trust through consistent follow-through. You proactively refine strategies using data, trends, and your own creative instincts. You bring organization and intentionality to every campaign, from concept to execution. You embody Summerside Creative's commitment to leadership, integrity, and creative excellence, and you genuinely enjoy the process.

Ready to Do Your Best Work?

If you're a strategic, design-forward social media professional who loves hospitality and lifestyle brands, thrives under deadlines, and takes pride in both the craft and the results, we'd love to hear from you.

Summerside Creative Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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