Freelance Social Media / PR Manager

Position Overview
Our client, a well-known retail / CPG brand, is looking for a Freelance Social Media / PR Manager to assist their team during a 6-month parental leave coverage. This will be a hybrid role, ideally 3-4 days per week onsite, at their Stamford, CT office.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the social media strategy and content calendar, aligning with product launches, retail priorities, and seasonal campaigns
• Deliver cohesive, high-quality brand storytelling across platforms while driving engagement through community management, activations, and partnerships
• Lead influencer marketing efforts, including creator sourcing, campaign briefing, content approvals, and performance tracking
• Collaborate with key retail partners (Amazon, Target, Costco) on creator-led initiatives and manage product seeding and asset libraries
• Oversee PR initiatives including media outreach, product launches, press placements, and cultural moment activations
• Monitor brand sentiment and provide reporting with actionable insights and recommendations
• Manage external agencies and partner cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver integrated, high-impact campaigns

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in social media, influencer marketing, and/or PR
• Deep understanding of key platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, and Reddit
• Experience managing agencies and working cross-functionally in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on performance optimization and measurable business impact
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Sprout Social and Monday.com is a plus

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service.

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Amanda Zaro - Senior Recruiter

For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 05/21/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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