Social Media Manager

About Local & QualifiedScroll down the page to see all associated job requirements, and any responsibilities successful candidates can expect.Local & Qualified is a rapidly growing, independently owned digital marketing agency serving local businesses nationwide. We take pride in producing professional, strategic work that delivers real value for our clients.We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and creative Social Media Manager to oversee the quality and execution of social media content across our client accounts.Position OverviewThe Social Media Manager will manage social media posting accounts for Local & Qualified's clients and oversee content produced by our social media posting team.This person will serve as the final quality-control checkpoint before content is published. They will review and approve posts, request or make edits when necessary, and ensure every piece of content is relevant, accurate, professional, visually polished, and aligned with the client's brand.This is also a hands-on creative role. The Social Media Manager must be able to create professional and captivating short-form videos and reels using CapCut or similar editing platforms. They should also possess strong graphic design and content-creation skills to support the Director of Social Media Advertising with creative assets for paid social campaigns.This person does not need to be a full-scale, long-form videographer. However, they must understand how to turn existing footage, raw assets, client content, and creative concepts into polished short-form content that captures attention and performs effectively on social media.This role reports directly to the Director of Social Media Advertising.Key ResponsibilitiesManage organic social media posting across an assigned portfolio of client accountsReview and approve content created by the social media posting teamRequest revisions or directly make edits when content does not meet quality or brand standardsEnsure posts are relevant to each client's business, services, audience, location, and current goalsMaintain a consistent and professional brand voice across every client accountReview captions for grammar, spelling, clarity, accuracy, and overall qualityReview graphics and creative assets for professionalism, brand consistency, and visual qualityConfirm that client-specific details, offers, services, locations, and calls to action are accurateEnsure content calendars are completed, approved, and scheduled on timeMonitor posting schedules and identify missing, delayed, duplicated, or outdated contentMaintain familiarity with each client's brand guidelines, services, target audience, and industryCreate professional and engaging reels and other short-form video contentEdit raw video footage using CapCut or comparable video-editing platformsAdd captions, transitions, music, effects, branding, and calls to action to short-form videosCreate and edit graphics that are visually polished, on-brand, and appropriate for each social platformRepurpose existing photos, videos, and other client assets into compelling social media contentSupport the Director of Social Media Advertising by creating graphics, reels, videos, and other creative assets for paid social campaignsAdapt creative assets for different platforms, placements, audiences, and campaign objectivesCoordinate with the social media posting team to communicate feedback and improve content qualityWork with the Director of Social Media Advertising to strengthen internal processes and creative standardsCommunicate with other departments when social content needs to align with website, SEO, paid social campaigns, or broader marketing initiativesIdentify opportunities to improve client content strategies and overall social media presenceHelp maintain strong client satisfaction and account retention through consistent, high-quality executionAssist with training, supporting, and holding social media team members accountable to company standardsManage multiple client accounts and deadlines without sacrificing attention to detailWhat We Are Looking ForProfessional experience managing social media accounts for businesses or clientsDemonstrated ability to create professional, engaging, and captivating reelsProficiency with CapCut or similar short-form video-editing platformsStrong graphic design and content-creation abilitiesA strong understanding of what makes short-form social content capture and maintain attentionAbility to turn raw footage and existing assets into polished, platform-ready contentStrong understanding of Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and other major social platformsExcellent writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skillsStrong attention to detail and an instinct for identifying content that feels off-brand, generic, inaccurate, or unprofessionalAbility to manage multiple accounts, deadlines, and approval workflows simultaneouslyExperience reviewing the work of content creators, designers, or social media coordinatorsxhyhwjd Ability to provide clear, constructive feedback and request revisions when necessaryStrong understanding of branding, content quality, audience relevance, and professional presentationAbility to learn the details of different businesses and industries quicklyComfortable working in a fast-growing, highly accountable agency environmentSelf-motivated, organized, dependable, and capable of working independentlyA strong sense of ownership over the quality of the final productPreferred QualificationsPrevious agency experienceExperience managing social media for local service-based businessesExperience creating content for paid social campaignsExperience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable graphic design platformsExperience with social media scheduling and approval platformsExperience building content calendars and documenting brand standardsPrevious experience training or managing social media team membersCompensation and BenefitsStarting salary of $60,000-$70,000 per year, paid biweeklyPerformance and company-growth advancement opportunitiesHealth insurance assistance401(k) dollar-for-dollar company match up to 3%, capped at $1,000 annually3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid Company HolidaysRegular working hours, no weekendsRemote work environmentOpportunity to grow into a larger leadership role as the company and social media department continue to expandJoin a talented team, work in a great environment, and use your creativity to make a meaningful impact on the businesses and clients we serve.