THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM connects brands with the next generation of consumers. From high school to college and into young adult life, the team takes an audience-first approach, using unrivaled access to understand the passions and interests of these consumers, generate ideas that resonate, and deliver hyperlocal, culturally relevant engagement at scale. NEXT GEN·TEAM’s integrated approach allows clients to understand and engage with Gen Z and Millennial consumers through custom research, peer-to-peer, social and digital, experiential, media, and community integration strategies.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit the.team.
JOB OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a hands-on freelance Social Media Manager to support NEXT GEN·TEAM’s U.S. social channels. You’ll manage day-to-day publishing and community engagement, create platform-native content, collaborate with creators, and identify timely opportunities to connect with Gen Z audiences across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and emerging platforms.
The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of social media experience, strong creative instincts and the organization needed to manage high-profile channels. Experience in tech and with Gen Z audiences is strongly preferred.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Manage day-to-day social channel operations, content calendars and publishing across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and relevant emerging platforms.
- Schedule, format, tag and quality-check content, tailoring copy and creative to each platform and the client’s brand voice.
- Engage with online communities, monitor conversations and escalate potential reputational issues as needed.
- Create and edit social-first photo, video and quick-turn content for Reels, Stories, TikTok and other formats.
- Identify timely trends, cultural moments and audience conversations that offer authentic engagement opportunities.
- Source, brief and coordinate creators and UGC content from development through feedback, approvals and delivery.
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to keep content on strategy, on brand and on schedule.
- Stay current on platform updates and recommend improvements to channel execution and workflows.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- 2+ years of hands-on social media management experience at an agency or in-house brand.
- Experience managing content calendars, publishing and community engagement across multiple social platforms.
- Ability to capture and edit compelling short-form photo and video content independently.
- Experience working with creators and UGC, including briefing, feedback and approvals.
- Strong writing, editing and quality-control skills, with the ability to adapt to a defined brand voice.
- Knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, social trends and platform-native content best practices.
- Highly organized, collaborative and responsive in fast-moving environments; familiarity with publishing or listening tools such as Sprinklr is a plus.
Hourly Rate: $30/hr
Length of contract: 3 months
What we offer:
Not eligible for company benefits
THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Skills Required
- 2+ years of hands-on social media management experience at an agency or in-house brand
- Experience managing content calendars, publishing, and community engagement across multiple social platforms
- Ability to independently capture and edit compelling short-form photo and video content
- Experience working with creators and user-generated content, including briefing, feedback, and approvals
- Strong writing, editing, and quality-control skills
- Ability to adapt content to a defined brand voice
- Knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, social trends, and platform-native content best practices
- Highly organized, collaborative, and responsive in fast-moving environments
- Experience in technology
- Experience working with Gen Z audiences
- Familiarity with publishing or listening tools such as Sprinklr
THE·TEAM Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as fair or good for many roles, especially when paired with flexible or steady hours. Overall sentiment skews acceptable to solid rather than exceptional.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive and a relative strength of the overall package. Some accounts pair strong medical coverage with a generally supportive work environment.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Lifestyle perks such as travel and entertainment discounts are noted, and the organization is described as investing in employee well-being. These additions complement core benefits even if the full package varies by role and location.
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What We Do
THE·TEAM is a leading global sports, music, and entertainment company that provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands, and properties.
