Social Media Manager

Hybrid · New York City · $75,000–$90,000 a year

Social · Hybrid NYC

Run social for brands that want to grow

Sitting Pretty Creative is a growth marketing and AI agency with teams in New York City and San Diego. We are hiring a Social Media Manager to plan, publish and grow social media accounts for restaurants, hotels, real estate, retail and local service brands. You will own content strategy and community, work with creators, photographers and designers and turn social performance into clear reporting for clients.

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  • LocationHybrid, based in New York City. In-office schedule shared during the hiring process.
  • TypeFull-time.
  • Salary$75,000–$90,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • ExperienceHands-on experience managing social accounts for brands, in an agency or in-house.
  • Works withOur growth team, creators, photographers, designers and clients.
  • StartRolling. We hire when we find the right person.

The work

What you will do

You will manage a portfolio of brand accounts from strategy to publishing to reporting.

  1. Own the accounts

    Build content strategies and monthly calendars and manage publishing across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.

  2. Create with a team

    Write captions and hooks, brief and direct creators, photographers, videographers and designers and shape short-form video.

  3. Build community

    Manage comments and messages, grow engaged audiences and protect each brand's voice and reputation.

  4. Report and improve

    Track performance, report in plain English, spot what works and recommend what to do next.

  • Coordinate creator and influencer partnerships from outreach through posting and tracking.
  • Collaborate with our paid social team so organic and paid work together.
  • Stay current on platform changes, formats and trends and bring ideas to clients.
  • Communicate regularly with clients and manage deadlines.
  • Guide interns and freelancers who support your accounts.

The fit

Who you are

You have run real accounts, you have taste and you like seeing the numbers move.

Requirements

  • Several years of hands-on experience managing social media for brands, in an agency or in-house.
  • A portfolio or examples showing content you created and results you drove.
  • Excellent writing and a strong eye for visual content.
  • Fluency in Instagram, TikTok, Meta Business Suite and a scheduling tool such as Later, Buffer or Sprout Social.
  • Comfort with Canva, CapCut or similar editing tools and with social analytics.
  • Organized, reliable and able to manage several accounts and deadlines.
  • Strong communication with clients and teammates.
  • Able to work a hybrid schedule in New York City.

Nice to have

  • Paid social experience on Meta or TikTok.
  • Experience working with influencers and creators.
  • Experience with hospitality, retail, real estate or local businesses.
  • Photo or video editing skills.
  • Comfort using AI tools to speed up drafts and reporting.
  • Bilingual skills, especially Spanish.
Compensation. The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $90,000 per year, depending on experience. Details on benefits and the in-office schedule are shared during the hiring process.

What you get

Why you will like it here

  1. Range across brands

    Work across restaurants, hospitality, real estate, retail and service businesses, not a single account.

  2. Real ownership

    You run the accounts and see the results, with room to shape how we do social.

  3. A cross-channel team

    Learn alongside paid media, SEO, creative and AI specialists.

  4. Tools and creators

    Work with talented creators, photographers and designers.

  • Hybrid in NYC
  • $75K to $90K
  • Full-time
  • Work with creators and paid media

Apply

Apply for the role

Share your LinkedIn or portfolio, your resume and tell us about an account you are proud of.

  1. Apply

    Complete the form below.

  2. We review

    We read every application on a rolling basis.

  3. We talk

    A conversation to see if it is a good fit for both sides.

  4. Get started

    We make an offer and plan your start.


Questions

Good to know

  • What is the salary?

    The range is $75,000 to $90,000 per year, depending on experience.

  • How many days are in the office?

    This is a hybrid role based in New York City. We share the in-office schedule during the hiring process.

  • Will I manage a team?

    You will work with creators, freelancers and interns on your accounts. This is primarily an individual contributor role.

  • Do I need agency experience?

    It is helpful, but in-house experience with strong results is welcome.

  • What should I include in my application?

    A resume, a link to your portfolio or LinkedIn and a short note about an account you grew or a campaign you are proud of.

Sitting Pretty Creative is an equal opportunity organization. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status.