Social Media Manager

New York City, NY
Full Time
Experienced

Job Title: Social Media Manager 

Location: New York City, NY 

Department: Marketing   

Reports To: Marketing Director 

Job Overview: 

Kate McLeod is seeking a deeply social-native, highly creative Social Media Manager who lives and breathes digital culture. You’re not just on social media—you understand it. You spot trends before they hit the mainstream, thrive in fast-moving feeds, and know how to turn ideas into scroll-stopping content. This role is responsible for developing and executing our social strategy, owning community management, and creating high-performing content that drives connection, conversation, and conversion. 

In addition to creating content and managing channels, this person will liaise directly with influencers and creators to develop brand-right partnerships and co-create content that feels fresh, fun, and aligned with our aesthetic. You’ll be the voice of Kate McLeod across our platforms and will play a key role in cultivating and nurturing our growing community. 

Objectives: 

  • Increase follower growth across key platforms 

  • Drive meaningful engagement and community interaction 

  • Grow traffic and conversion from organic social media 

Key Responsibilities: 

  1. Social Media Strategy & Channel Ownership 

  • Develop and execute a compelling, platform-native social media strategy for Instagram, TikTok, and emerging channels 
  • Own the content calendar, aligning weekly and monthly plans to brand campaigns, product launches, and cultural moments 
  • Track platform trends and innovations to ensure our content stays relevant and differentiated 
  1. Community Management 

  • Lead all community engagement—respond to DMs and comments, foster conversations, and act as the brand’s voice in real time 

  • Build strong relationships with our most loyal followers, brand fans, and customers 

  • Monitor sentiment and surface insights from the community to inform content and product direction 

  1. Content Creation & Production 

  • Capture photo and video content (primarily on iPhone, with occasional use of professional equipment depending on experience) 

  • Be comfortable both behind and in front of the camera; act as on-screen talent when needed 

  • Edit and produce platform-specific content for Instagram, TikTok, and Stories/Reels 

  • Ensure all content aligns with our brand’s visual identity and tone 

  1. Influencer & Creator Collaboration 

  • Manage relationships with influencers and content creators 

  • Partner with creators to co-develop content, ensuring it feels organic and performs across platforms 

  • Source and manage user-generated content and ensure proper usage rights 

  1. Performance Analysis 

  • Track and report on KPIs (engagement, reach, conversions, etc.) to measure performance and refine strategy 

  • Use data to inform creative testing and optimize content for better results 

Qualifications: 

  • Deep familiarity with and passion for social media, especially Instagram and TikTok 

  • Beauty industry experience preferred 

  • Minimum 5+ years of post-college experience, with at least 3 years in content or social media roles 

  • On-camera confidence with a strong, relatable screen presence 

  • iPhone-native photo and video production skills; bonus if experienced with tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, CapCut, or InShot 

  • Strong writing skills and an instinct for brand voice and storytelling 

  • Experience working with influencers or creators, preferably in a brand or agency setting 

  • Experience with social media scheduling and analytics tools (e.g., Dash Hudson, Later, Sprout Social) 

  • Proactive, collaborative, highly organized, and detail-oriented 

  • Enthusiastic about skincare, beauty, wellness, or lifestyle content 

Education: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Media Studies, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 

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