About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Why Join Our Client

Confidential Client is looking for a driven Media Manager, Social to create and amplify short-form social content that drives engagement and supports client goals. This role sits at the intersection of creative content, community management, and paid social support — ideal for candidates who enjoy both hands-on publishing and strategic thinking.

This position is remote-friendly and will prioritize candidates located in Indianapolis, IN or Louisville, KY for occasional in-person collaboration.

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What You’ll Do

• Create and publish compelling short-form social content (TikTok, Reels, Shorts, Stories) that aligns with client brand voice and goals.
• Manage and maintain client social channels for consistency in messaging, visuals, and audience engagement.
• Support media planners with paid social initiatives: assist with campaign setup, monitoring, and reporting.
• Monitor, moderate, and respond to community interactions to protect and grow client reputation.
• Use analytics to measure content performance and recommend optimizations to improve reach, engagement, and conversions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, strategy, and account teams to develop content plans and amplification tactics.
• Contribute creative ideas and test new formats or platforms to expand audience reach.

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What You Need

• Experience creating content or managing social media channels — internships, freelance, coursework, or personal projects count. Entry-level candidates welcome.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills; ability to craft short-form copy that converts.
• High attention to detail for publishing schedules and reporting accuracy.
• Comfortable in client-facing situations and proactive about understanding client objectives.
• Technically proficient and willing to learn social management tools, analytics platforms, and ad interfaces.
• Team-first mindset and ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Passion for social media trends and short-form content best practices.
• Familiarity with paid social campaigns is a plus; agency experience preferred but not required.

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Where is This Role?

This role is open to candidates authorized to work in the U.S. It is remote-friendly (TELECOMMUTE) but will heavily prioritize candidates in Indianapolis, IN or Louisville, KY because occasional in-person collaboration is valuable for the work.

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Compensation

• Estimated base: $69,354 per year (estimated figure from source). Actual pay may vary based on experience and location.

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Benefits & Perks

• Remote work and flexible scheduling
• Unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid coaching and therapy access
• 401(k) with employer match and 1:1 investment advising
• Health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
• Professional development opportunities

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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