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Social Media Strategist

Emerging Blue, Inc.

Richmond, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Product Family, Affiliate Marketing, Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Content Development, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Editing, Financial Trend Analysis, Google Analytics, Leadership, LinkedIn, Marketing, Mentoring, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Product Design, Product/Service Launch, Relationship Management, Schedule Development, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Video Data Formats, eCommerce
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Social Media Strategist
Location: Richmond, VA / Full-Time
Hybrid Work Structure: Monday/Friday Remote, Tuesday-Thursday Onsite
 
Our client is a fast-growing lifestyle brand known for its vibrant aesthetic, strong community, and thoughtfully designed consumer products. With a loyal customer base and expanding digital presence, the brand is focused on elevating its social strategy to drive deeper engagement and continued growth.
 
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Social Media Strategist to lead the execution, optimization, and growth of their social media presence. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role that also includes building and managing a small social team over time.
 
The ideal candidate is both a doer and a leader, someone who can execute content at a high level while also stepping back to guide strategy, manage people, and scale the function as the brand grows.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Social Media & Content Execution
    • Manage day-to-day execution of social channels, including Instagram/Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and LinkedIn
    • Create, schedule, and publish organic content across feed, Stories, and short-form video formats
    • Partner with creative and marketing teams to produce compelling visuals, Reels, and video content
    • Maintain and execute a social content calendar aligned with product launches, campaigns, and seasonal moments
    • Write clear, engaging, on-brand copy tailored to each platform
    • Capture and create content as needed, including real-time and trend-driven moments
  • Influencer, Creator & Social Commerce
    • Support and help execute the brand’s influencer and creator strategy
    • Build and manage relationships with creators through outreach, gifting, and ongoing communication
    • Coordinate influencer campaigns and track deliverables
    • Support affiliate and social commerce initiatives (Instagram Shop, TikTok Shop, LTK, etc.)
    • Monitor performance and identify creators and content that drive engagement and conversion
  • Community Growth & Engagement
    • Monitor and respond to comments, DMs, tags, and brand mentions to foster an engaged community
    • Identify and elevate user-generated content, creators, and brand advocates
    • Execute giveaways, contests, and community activations
    • Stay current on platform trends, algorithm updates, and emerging formats to inform content decisions
  • Reporting & Performance Optimization
    • Track, analyze, and report on social media performance, providing actionable insights
    • Use analytics tools (Meta Business Suite, TikTok Insights, Google Analytics, etc.) to refine content strategy
    • Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to improve engagement, reach, and conversion
    • Contribute to ongoing development of social strategy based on performance data
  • Team Leadership & Growth
    • Hire, onboard, and manage social media team members as the function scales
    • Provide direction, feedback, and development to direct reports
    • Help define team structure, workflows, and processes to support growth
    • Balance hands-on execution with effective delegation over time
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner closely with marketing, creative, and eCommerce teams to align social with broader campaigns
    • Collaborate with customer experience teams to ensure consistent brand voice across all touchpoints
    • Support integrated marketing initiatives where social plays a key role
 
Qualifications
  • 4–6+ years of experience in social media management and content execution
  • Experience with DTC, lifestyle, or consumer brands preferred
  • Prior experience mentoring or managing team members (or strong readiness to step into management)
  • Strong understanding of social platforms and best practices
  • Hands-on experience creating content (photo/video) and using editing tools (CapCut, Canva, Adobe Suite, etc.)
  • Experience working with influencers, creators, or affiliate programs
  • Familiarity with social scheduling and analytics tools (Sprout, Later, Dash Hudson, etc.)
  • Ability to analyze performance data and translate insights into action
  • Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
 
What Success Looks Like
  • Consistent, high-quality content that reflects the brand voice
  • Growth in engagement, audience, and community across platforms
  • Successful execution and scaling of influencer and social commerce initiatives
  • A well-structured, high-performing social team
  • Clear reporting and continuous improvement in performance
 
 

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