Social Media Manager

Bring brand expertise and business priorities to strategic and creative discussions Provide approvals and collaborate cross-functionally on creative development Serve as the community and guest-experience perspective in brand planning conversations Own the integrated marketing/social calendar for assigned brand(s) Set promotional priorities and ensure cross-functional alignment across teams Conceptualize and manage experiential activations and influencer events Identify and cultivate relationships with relevant local and regional influencers Coordinate event logistics and vendor/agency partners Drive daily engagement and guest care across community channels Identify opportunities to surprise and delight fans Foster and grow local community relationships Monitor organic content and channel performance Share business context behind performance data and partner on optimization recommendations Source authentic local restaurant stories and guest moments Facilitate on-site content capture Identify and cultivate local partnership and collaboration opportunities Serve as the go-to marketing resource for assigned brand's daily needs Support franchisee-facing marketing initiatives as needed Requirements 3–5+ years in marketing, community management, or brand/experiential events Restaurant, hospitality, or franchise experience strongly preferred Comfortable operating as both a strategic partner and a creative, hands-on planner Strong writer/communicator with an eye for authentic, local storytelling Highly organized — able to own a calendar and juggle multiple concurrent priorities Willing and able to attend and oversee events, including evenings/weekends as needed Experience with social/community platforms, influencer relations, and basic performance reporting Ideal candidate will reside in Los Angeles or OC area Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in integrated marketing and community management, with a strong focus on experiential activations and influencer relations. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while fostering local partnerships and enhancing guest experiences. Highest-signal resume keywords Integrated Marketing Management Community Management Influencer Relations Event Planning Performance Reporting ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Marketing Strategy Creative Development Event Logistics Coordination Social Media Engagement Performance Data Analysis Soft Skills Strong Communication Organizational Skills Relationship Building Creative Problem Solving Industry Keywords Brand Management Experiential Marketing Hospitality Experience Franchise Marketing Local Storytelling Tools & Technologies Social Media Platforms Community Engagement Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr