Social Media Manager and Content Creator

STRIING Los Angeles Part-time, up to 20 hours/week Hybrid ABOUT STRIING STRIING is a newly launched swim brand, being built from the ground up. It is an experience-first bikini bar and workshop where customers build their own set on the spot. You will find STRIING at LA-area markets, collab events, and in a brick and mortar pop-up in Manhattan Beach, CA. STRIING is part of the Suite Creative Studio portfolio, an LA fashion product development studio specializing in swimwear, intimates, and activewear. THE ROLE You will own STRIING's social media and content from day one. This is a hands-on role: you plan the calendar, shoot and edit the content, write the captions, engage the community, and report on what works. You report directly to the founder. This is a rare chance to build a brand's social presence from the ground up. Once performance is proven, the role can expand to other Suite Creative Studio portfolio brands. WHO YOU ARE This role is perfect for someone who takes initiative, goes the extra mile, and wants to own the results. You are flexible and available to attend brand events as needed, which will include nights and weekends from time to time. WHAT YOU WILL DO Strategy and planning Build and run STRIING's monthly content calendar, aligned to drops, markets, pop-ups, collabs, and swim season Define and grow STRIING's voice: fun, inclusive, confident, and community-driven Set quarterly goals per platform and adjust strategy based on performance Content creation Shoot and edit short-form video, photo, and stories for Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest Capture the custom bikini bar experience: customers building sets, try-ons, reactions, and finished looks Go live from markets and events, and produce recap content after each one Create product, styling, fit, and behind-the-scenes content showing how STRIING sets are made Design social graphics, carousels, and templates within brand guidelines Community and engagement Respond to comments and DMs daily in STRIING's voice; route orders, customer requests, and event inquiries to the right person Collect, organize, and repost UGC with permission Promote upcoming markets and pop-ups so customers know where to find the bikini bar Research competitors Stay on top of trending content and algorithm updates for growth and engagment Partnerships and events Source and manage creators, ambassadors, and collaborators: outreach, gifting, deliverables, and tracking Coordinate content with event hosts and partner brands Help plan collab events and in-person activations AI-assisted workflow Use AI tools daily to work faster across ideation, scripting, caption drafts, editing, resizing, and repurposing content across platforms Use AI for trend research, competitor scans, and turning performance data into clear monthly insights Build and maintain reusable prompts, templates, and a STRIING brand voice guide Review and refine all AI output so every post is accurate, on-brand, and reads as human Analytics and operations Report monthly on reach, engagement, follower growth, and traffic or sales attributed to social and events Maintain an organized asset library with clear naming and usage rights Support email and website updates with content and copy Confidentiality Keep unreleased styles, drops, and collabs confidential until launch; no proprietary Striing or Suite Creative Studio client material is ever posted or uploaded to AI tools WHAT YOU BRING 2 to 4 years managing social media for a swimwear, fashion, beauty, or lifestyle brand A portfolio of content you shot, edited, and wrote yourself, plus accounts you have grown Strong phone-first shooting skills and editing in CapCut, Adobe (Lightroom, Premiere), and Canva, or similar. Hands-on experience using AI tools in a content workflow, such as ChatGPT or Claude for ideation and copy, Adobe Firefly or Photoshop generative tools for images, and CapCut or Opus Clip AI features for video Good judgment on when AI helps and when content needs a human touch Deep fluency in Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest formats, trends, and analytics Comfortable on camera and going live Highly organized; comfortable owning a calendar with little oversight Flexible to attend brand events, markets, and pop-ups on nights and weekends from time to time Must have reliable transportation NICE TO HAVE Experience growing a new or early-stage brand Experience with influencer programs, paid social, or creator whitelisting Experience with Kit, Shopify, or a scheduling tool such as Later or Planoly, ManyChat COMPENSATION $35 per hour. Part-time, up to 20 hours per week to start. #J-18808-Ljbffr Suite Creative Studio