Social Media & Content Manager

Who we are

About The Black Tux 

The Black Tux is reinventing the formalwear rental industry so people can show up at their best on the days that matter most. We design and manufacture modern rental suits and tuxedos that actually fit—made of 100% wool, ordered online, and delivered for free. Using a combination of machine learning, tailor-trained fit specialists, and industry-leading customer service, The Black Tux guarantees a perfect fit every time.

About the role

Our Social Media & Content Manager will be responsible for developing and executing social media strategies and fostering community for our brand. This role requires a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and a passion for social media trends and best practices.

The position is fully remote but will require occasional work in one of our showroom city locations: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, or Dallas. Candidates residing in any of these 4 locations will be strongly considered.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement a comprehensive strategy for social that drives brand awareness and engagement, while reinforcing our brand ethos.
• Conceive and create engaging photo and video content for social channels, including serving as the brand's on-camera personality. This includes concepting, script writing, content production, and post-editing.
• Work with internal and external partners to concept and create engaging social content (including video) that showcases our brand's products and lifestyle across platforms, with a focus on Instagram and TikTok. 
• Develop and drive influencer and creator marketing strategies that support our brand initiatives with a focus on brand building, storytelling, cultural relevance and new consumer engagement.
• Coordinate with our Social Customer Support team to proactively manage community comments, messages, and other interactions across social channels.
• Analyze and report on social media performance using analytics tools, and adjust strategies based on insights and trends you’re seeing.
• Stay up to date on current trends in men's fashion, social media, and content creation to ensure our content remains relevant and impactful.

What You'll Bring

• Some experience with graphic design tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, Canva) and video editing software (e.g. Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, CapCut).
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms and best practices for content creation and engagement.
• Experience in managing influencer and creator programs - including both paid and gifting / product-seeding programs.
• A keen understanding of and interest in menswear and fashion in general.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proximity to one of our showrooms in New York (Williamsburg), Atlanta, Chicago, or Santa Monica to use for video production when needed is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Our Health, dental, and vision plans are competitive, and we cover 100% of employee coverage and 50% of dependents 
• We provide a 401(k) plan through Betterment 
• Equity in the company with employee stock options 
• Open vacation time 
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Employee engagement, cultural events, and training 
• Apple equipment or whatever you need to be productive
• Free Rentals + discounts on garment purchases for you, your partner, and friends & family
• Team member discount on Marke jewelry products
• Annual compensation process

Our people are the most important asset to us. Our benefits, perks, pay, and culture reflect this in every decision we make. We're an equal-opportunity employer to all. We interview and hire applicants of all backgrounds, orientations, expressions, and identities. Notice to California Job Applicants disclosed here.