Freelance Social Media Manager

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM connects brands with the next generation of consumers. From high school to college and into young adult life, the team takes an audience-first approach, using unrivaled access to understand the passions and interests of these consumers, generate ideas that resonate, and deliver hyperlocal, culturally relevant engagement at scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM’s integrated approach allows clients to understand and engage with Gen Z and Millennial consumers through custom research, peer-to-peer, social and digital, experiential, media, and community integration strategies.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a hands-on freelance Social Media Manager to support NEXT GEN·TEAM’s U.S. social channels. You’ll manage day-to-day publishing and community engagement, create platform-native content, collaborate with creators, and identify timely opportunities to connect with Gen Z audiences across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and emerging platforms.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of social media experience, strong creative instincts and the organization needed to manage high-profile channels. Experience in tech and with Gen Z audiences is strongly preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Manage day-to-day social channel operations, content calendars and publishing across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and relevant emerging platforms.

• Schedule, format, tag and quality-check content, tailoring copy and creative to each platform and the client’s brand voice.

• Engage with online communities, monitor conversations and escalate potential reputational issues as needed.

• Create and edit social-first photo, video and quick-turn content for Reels, Stories, TikTok and other formats.

• Identify timely trends, cultural moments and audience conversations that offer authentic engagement opportunities.

• Source, brief and coordinate creators and UGC content from development through feedback, approvals and delivery.

• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to keep content on strategy, on brand and on schedule.

• Stay current on platform updates and recommend improvements to channel execution and workflows.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• 2+ years of hands-on social media management experience at an agency or in-house brand.

• Experience managing content calendars, publishing and community engagement across multiple social platforms.

• Ability to capture and edit compelling short-form photo and video content independently.

• Experience working with creators and UGC, including briefing, feedback and approvals.

• Strong writing, editing and quality-control skills, with the ability to adapt to a defined brand voice.

• Knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, social trends and platform-native content best practices.

• Highly organized, collaborative and responsive in fast-moving environments; familiarity with publishing or listening tools such as Sprinklr is a plus.

Hourly Rate: $30/hr

Length of contract: 3 months

What we offer:

Not eligible for company benefits

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.