Social Media Manager

Job Title: Social Media Manager

Company: Cereus Marketers

Location: Hybrid - Remote / Southern California (near Ventura HQ Preferred - please see location requirements below).

Type: Hourly Project Work with option to scale

About Us:

Cereus Marketers is a dynamic and rapidly growing marketing agency specializing in building scalable, high-performance marketing ecosystems that drive measurable growth and lasting impact. We work with purpose-driven brands in the lifestyle, wellness and outdoor industry dedicated to making a positive impact. As part of our team, you’ll report directly to the Head of Marketing and Head of Digital Marketing, collaborating with passionate strategists, content creators, and creatives to amplify brands that truly make a difference in their communities. This is an exciting time to join our team as we expand our impact and client portfolio.

Position Overview:

Cereus Marketers is seeking an experienced Social Media Manager who is an expert in Meta and TikTok, with a proven track record in content creation, community management, and paid social implementation. You will play a key role in developing and executing social media campaigns that drive engagement, build community, and deliver measurable results for a range of clients.

As this is a contract position, this role requires use of personal equipment. 

Responsibilities:

Content Creation & Strategy:

• Develop and execute engaging content for Meta and TikTok platforms, aligned with client brand strategies and campaign goals.
• Collaborate with creative and strategy teams to generate unique and on-brand content ideas and formats. 
• Capture and edit high-quality photo and video content using personal equipment to support social media campaigns and brand storytelling.
• Create content calendars and ensure timely execution across all social channels.
• Attend Client events and execute content capture - sharing real time and post event content. 

Community Management:

• Actively engage with followers, monitor comments, and manage interactions across platforms to build a positive and engaged community.
• Identify opportunities to nurture audience relationships and foster community loyalty.
• Respond to inquiries, messages, and comments, escalating issues as needed and adhering to each brand’s tone and guidelines.

Paid Social Campaigns:

• Plan, execute, and optimize paid social campaigns on Meta and TikTok, including budget management, A/B testing, and performance tracking.
• Identify audience segments and develop tailored paid strategies to reach target demographics effectively.
• Stay updated on paid social best practices and platform updates to continuously improve campaign performance.

Post-Campaign Reporting:

• Generate detailed performance reports post-campaign to assess effectiveness, including insights and actionable recommendations.
• Present results to clients and internal teams, providing clear takeaways and next steps based on data.
• Utilize analytics tools to measure campaign success, refine future content strategies, and report on ROI and KPIs.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of social media management experience, with expertise in Meta (Facebook & Instagram) and TikTok.
• Strong understanding of social media advertising, with experience in managing paid campaigns on Meta and TikTok.
• Proficiency in analytics and reporting tools; experience in campaign measurement and optimization.
• Proficiency in photography and videography, including shooting, editing, and post-production using personal equipment.
• Demonstrated success in creating engaging content and building community on social platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to adapt tone and style to each client’s brand voice.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to interpret priorities and project manage according to most urgent deadlines. 
• Self-starter and self-motivated go getter who can take direction and run with it. 

Why Join Cereus Marketers?

• Collaborative and flexible work environment that values creativity and innovation.
• Flexi-Fridays and the ability to work remotely.
• Opportunity to work with purpose-driven brands that inspire movement, balance, and community.
• Strong professional growth and learning opportunities, including ongoing trainings and certifications.
• In-person client meetings and events that foster deeper relationships and hands-on learning.
• Be part of a fast-growing agency with real opportunities for advancement.

Location Requirements: 

• Many of our Clients are based in Southern California and on-site Client meetings/ Client activations/ Client shoot attendance are a requirement of this role. Please only apply if you are able to fulfil these requirements. 

Compensation Range:

• This is a contractor position with an hourly rate of $30–$45/hour, based on experience, skillset, and scope of responsibilities. Candidates with content creation capabilities (photo/video shooting and editing using personal equipment) and agency experience are strongly preferred and may be considered at the higher end of the range.
• Approximately 15-20 hours per week with the goal of scaling to full time hours