Social Media Manager

At The Brand Guild, we craft and tell the stories of some of the most exciting brands in the country, and we are looking for a Social Media Manager to join our growing team! The ideal candidate will have an innate sense of creativity and curiosity, with a passion for high-quality content, user engagement, community development and results-driven strategy. This is a client-facing role that will report directly to the Sr. Social Media Director.

Note: This position is hybrid (minimum 2 days in office per week) in our Washington, D.C. office.

You will:

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute social media content for 4-6 clients that reside within TBG’s social media portfolio
• Work directly with clients as an account and/or team lead to ensure all deadlines are met and deliverables are in-line with what’s put forth in the corresponding scope
• Attend in-person meetings and events to capture content and/or provide real-time coverage whenever necessary
• Manage day-to-day communications with client- and client-adjacent representatives
• Manage/oversee reporting of paid and organic social media efforts for all assigned clients
• Provide copywriting and graphic design direction to fellow teammates
• Work with teammates and interns to ensure accounts are actively monitored
• Work with the Sr. Social Media Senior Director to maximize client retention and overall department success

Need to Have:

• 3-4 years of experience managing and meaningfully contributing to brand social media accounts
• Experience developing, creating, and optimizing short-form video content, and/or giving detailed direction to freelance content creators
• Experience working with Sprout, Meta, Meta Ads Manager, and other performance-related software
• A deep understanding of how to best leverage major social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook
• An ability to create short-form copy that is compelling, educational, and technically sound
• Experience in a client-facing role
• A keen eye for social media visuals with experience designing or directing graphic designers (yes, Canva counts!)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and adept at managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously at a high standard in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media trends, sharing new tactics and ideas with clients and internal teams
• Availability to attend all on-site meetings, photoshoots, events, etc.

Nice to Have:

• Agency experience
• Experience working with high-growth startups and brand launches

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Our employee-centric company culture. We’re a passionate, hardworking, supportive, and empathetic team who takes every opportunity we can to recognize and reward great work. Our commitment to our employees is reflected in everything we do - from our interest-based #slack channels and team engagement events to our focus on work/life boundaries and building a diverse team and inclusive work environment.
• Our focus on employee-growth. At The Brand Guild, we believe every member of our team deserves a clear path to growth. That’s why we offer an annual professional development stipend, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and internal training via our TBG U programs among other professional development opportunities.
• Our benefits. We offer fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), commuter benefits, disability insurance, lIfe insurance and a 401(k) with company match.
• Our focus on rest & renewal. We offer a comprehensive PTO package (including days for vacation, sick leave, mental health, religious observance, bereavement, miscarriage, jury duty, and election-related volunteering) as well as generous paid family leave.
• Our flexible work model. We have returned to our offices in a hybrid model, giving our teams flexibility they need to work most efficiently.
• Our amazing roster of clients. We partner with purpose-driven clients who have a clear mission, and we share their passion for their brands.

The Brand Guild is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, veteran status, religion, or any other characteristic protected by laws or regulations. Should you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please send an email to careers@thebrandguild.com.