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Social Media Strategist (Freelance / Contract)

Kovach Marketing
Newport, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026

About Kovach Marketing

Founded in 1990, Kovach Marketing is a strategic marketing firm built on the philosophy of Creative Intelligence—a commitment to deeply understanding our clients and producing innovative, effective campaigns. Our team develops full marketing programs across branding, digital, video, 3D visualization, and content development.

Role Description: Social Media Strategist (Freelance / Contract)

This is a remote freelance role working directly under the Director of Content Development. The Social Media Strategist will oversee social media planning and distribution for select clients, primarily in real estate and lifestyle verticals.

You will take high-production long-form content—videos, photography, narratives—and translate it into a cohesive monthly social media strategy tailored to each platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop platform-specific social media strategies for each client (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn)
  • Build monthly content calendars and distribution schedules
  • Coordinate with our internal team and social media editors
  • Optimize content for reach and engagement through captions, tags, music selection, and trend adaptation
  • Analyze performance metrics and adjust strategy accordingly
  • Maintain consistent communication and deliverables across multiple clients
Qualifications
  • Proven experience in social media strategy for brands or agencies
  • Strong understanding of platform trends, content formats, and algorithm behavior
  • Ability to translate long-form content into compelling social narratives
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with analytics tools and data-driven optimization
  • Real estate, lifestyle, or community-focused brand experience is a plus
Compensation

Compensation is negotiable and determined by experience. Strategists who take on multiple clients within our department will have the opportunity to scale earnings as new clients are added.

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How to Apply

Please include links to accounts you have managed, sample strategies or calendars, and your portfolio.

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