Looking for: Social Media Manager
Role Overview:
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Social
Media Manager to help establish and grow a personal brand across YouTube,
LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter). This role focuses on transforming existing
educational content into visually engaging social media assets, creating a
consistent brand presence, and supporting the launch and growth of a
content-driven online platform.
The ideal candidate is highly skilled in content
presentation, graphic design, and video editing, with the ability to repurpose
written content into compelling formats without requiring extensive content
creation from scratch.
Scope of Work, the Social Media Manager will be
responsible for:
- Repurposing
existing educational text content into engaging social media graphics and
videos.
- Designing
branded visual content using the client's existing materials.
- Creating
and editing:
- YouTube
Shorts
- Short-form
videos for LinkedIn and X
- Long-form
YouTube videos (typically 5–10 minutes maximum)
- Developing
a cohesive visual identity and brand guide to ensure consistency across
all platforms.
- Creating
branded templates for graphics, thumbnails, and video layouts.
- Enhancing
YouTube thumbnails using the client's photos when appropriate.
- Formatting
and adapting content for each platform while maintaining consistent
messaging.
- Supporting
the client's transition from a business-focused brand to a personal brand.
- Assisting
with social media strategy by providing recommendations on:
- Personal
branding
- Content
presentation
- Platform
optimization
- Content
performance improvements
- Reviewing
analytics and identifying opportunities to improve engagement and reach.
- Organizing
existing content into a structured publishing workflow.
Primary Platforms
- YouTube
- LinkedIn
- X
(Twitter)
Qualifications, the ideal candidate should have:
- Proven
experience managing social media for professional or educational brands.
- Strong
graphic design skills.
- Experience
editing both short-form and long-form videos.
- Knowledge
of YouTube content optimization, including thumbnails and video
formatting.
- Experience
building cohesive brand identities and visual guidelines.
- Ability
to repurpose written content into visually engaging social media assets.
- Understanding
of personal branding and educational content marketing.
- Strong
attention to detail and consistency.
- Ability
to work independently and provide strategic recommendations when needed.
- Excellent
communication skills.
Tools Required, preferred proficiency in:
- Canva
(required)
- CapCut
or similar video editing software
- YouTube
Studio
- LinkedIn
- X
(Twitter)
- Experience
with additional content creation and social media management tools is an
advantage.
Shifts & Hours:
- Initial
engagement through a 20-hour short-term package.
- Valid
for seven working days; flexible working hours.
- Opportunity
to transition into an ongoing part-time engagement if the collaboration is
successful.
Target Start Date:
- Shortlisting
Process: Monday
- Project
Start: As soon as the selected candidate has been interviewed and
confirmed.
Engagement Type & Rate:
- Engagement: Short-Term Project
- Package: 20 Hours
Ideal Candidate Profile:
We are looking for someone who enjoys organizing ideas into
visually compelling content and can help establish a strong personal brand. The
successful candidate should be proactive, creative, collaborative, and capable
of recommending improvements while working primarily with existing educational
content rather than generating new subject matter.
Skills Required
- Proven experience managing social media for professional or educational brands
- Strong graphic design skills
- Experience editing both short-form and long-form videos
- Knowledge of YouTube content optimization including thumbnails and video formatting
- Experience building cohesive brand identities and visual guidelines
- Ability to repurpose written content into visually engaging social media assets
- Understanding of personal branding and educational content marketing
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
- Ability to work independently and provide strategic recommendations
- Excellent communication skills
- Canva proficiency
- CapCut or similar video editing software proficiency
- Familiarity with YouTube Studio
- Familiarity with LinkedIn platform
- Familiarity with X (Twitter) platform
What We Do
Virtual Colleague Philippines is a virtual assistant outsourcing company based in Manila, Philippines. Their mission is to provide opportunities for individuals to work from home and assist clients by providing suitable virtual colleagues to help them focus on building their businesses.







