Social Media Manager (Part-time / Contractor)
Vocal Media
Marketing & Communications
Brooklyn, NY, USA · New York, NY, USA
USD 1k-1k / month
Posted on Jun 2, 2025
Social Media Manager (Part-time / Contractor)
We are seeking experienced Social Media Managers for contract positions to develop and implement vertical video-first content strategies across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other platforms.
The ideal candidate possesses deep platform knowledge, exceptional trend awareness, and the ability to rapidly produce compelling content on topics such as news, finance, and culture in a fast-paced environment.
About Vocal Media
Vocal Media is a social impact marketing agency. We build and activate powerful social media movements across the top social platforms: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, X, and Discord. We work on issues like racial justice, climate change, and economic inequality, as well as creating cultural content around popular topics like health and wellness, beauty, fashion, sports, media, history, and everything in between.
The Vocal Media team brings together talent from music promotion, tech, digital marketing, influencer marketing, and political organizing to support progressive campaigns and organizations. Across the board, our team members believe deeply in helping organizations leverage social media to promote social good.
Responsibilities
Time Commitment & Output
Dedicate 10-12 hours weekly with flexible scheduling
Participate in two 30-min weekly check-ins about the project
Produce and manage 10-15 posts per account for 2+ accounts weekly across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook platforms
Content Development
Source, identify, and clip relevant video content from news outlets, cultural events, and social media platforms
Craft platform-optimized captions and post copy that authentically represents each account's distinct voice
Strategically leverage our comprehensive content database including stories, videos, photos, CapCut templates, and trending sounds
Strategy & Analysis
Monitor emerging platform trends and algorithm updates to continuously refine content approach
Track and analyze key performance metrics and audience engagement patterns
Collaboration
Work effectively with fellow Social Media Managers and Content leadership
Contribute to cross-platform content initiatives and strategy discussions
Qualifications
Required
Demonstrated expertise with TikTok, Instagram Reels, and short-form video content creation
General awareness and understanding of current political and cultural landscape
Superior instincts for identifying potentially viral or highly engaging content
Familiarity with basic video editing tools (CapCut, TikTok native tools, etc.)
Proven ability to work effectively in rapid-response environments
Able to work 10-12 hours per week (flexible scheduling)
Preferred
Prior management of multiple social media accounts simultaneously
Agency or in-house social media management experience
Background in news, entertainment, finance, or cultural content creation
Compensation & Benefits
Completely virtual work environment
Work in any timezone within the continental US — EST hours not required
$1,000 per month
How to Apply
Please apply at this link
Vocal Media is committed to developing leaders, policies, and a team culture that embraces diversity and enhances equity. We believe that differences in backgrounds, experiences, and identities lead to healthier organizations and stronger teams. We recognize that our success requires commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the highest quality services to our clients and creators.
Vocal is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity, or disability, or any other legally protected basis. Vocal is committed to providing accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. Vocal will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.