Manager, Social Media & Contents - Korea

Blue Bottle Coffee bluebottlecoffee.com Open · verified Sep 19, 2026

On-site Seoul Full-time Manager Social Media

Mid-level Social Media role at Blue Bottle Coffee. Seoul · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll set and run full-funnel social plans for Instagram, Kakao, X, YouTube, and TikTok
You'll grow KOL, creator, and influencer partnerships, from selection and terms to ongoing relationship management
You'll lead content from concept through production, choosing between agencies, freelancers, or hands-on creation
You'll coordinate agencies and creative teams around an always-on publishing schedule
You'll analyze performance, social listening, competitors, and product launches to improve campaign decisions

What you bring

Bring at least eight years in social media, digital marketing, PR, or influencer marketing, with channel growth results
Show a strong content portfolio and experience producing or directing compelling creative
Communicate exceptionally well in both Korean and English
Work independently while managing agencies, freelancers, and other external creative partners
Turn platform and listening data into clear business recommendations

Who this fits

You'll fit this role if you care deeply about coffee, design, digital culture, and genuine hospitality, while balancing creative quality with commercial results. You should enjoy proactive collaboration, continuous improvement, and a fast-changing environment. The role is onsite in Seoul and reports to the Brand Director, Korea; a portfolio file or link is required with your application

From the employer

At Blue Bottle, our mission is to connect the world to delicious coffee. From seed to cup, we elevate the craft of coffee in everything we do. We strive to build a better tomorrow by investing in what matters: a sustainable future for our people, the company, and our planet.

About the job

The Manager, Social Media drives the digital heartbeat of the Blue Bottle brand in Seoul, leading the “concept to execution” of our social media strategy across all major platforms (Instagram, X, YouTube, TikTok, etc.). Using a deep understanding of our brand, guest behaviors, data insights, and digital culture, this role will partner closely with marketing, creative, and product teams to craft compelling narratives. You will act as the primary voice of our brand online, orchestrating everything from daily community engagement to high-impact influencer campaigns. We are looking for a passionate digital storyteller and strategic thinker who is equally driven by delighting customers, elevating our brand visibility, and achieving commercial goals through innovative social engagement.

This position is based in Seoul and reports to the Brand Director, Korea.

You will

Develop and execute a comprehensive, full-funnel social media strategy across all relevant platforms (Instagram, Kakao, X, YouTube, TikTok) that maps to Blue Bottle Coffee’s strategic brand vision and business goals
Build and lead our KOL (Key Opinion Leader), Content Creator, and Influencer programs, identifying the right partners, negotiating terms, and managing relationships to amplify our brand reach authentically
Take ownership and lead the end-to-end content production process, propose strategic decisions on execution-whether utilizing agencies, directing freelancers, or shooting and creating the content yourself.
Manage and collaborate with external digital agencies, freelance creators, and internal creative teams to build, maintain, and execute a robust, always-on content publishing calendar
Track, report on, and analyze social media performance and campaign metrics while conducting continuous competitive analysis and social listening to ensure our platforms remain relevant
Act as a cross-functional leader, partnering with product, retail, and e-commerce teams to ensure evergreen and seasonal product launches are fully supported by impactful social media campaigns

You are

A Passionate Brand Ambassador: You possess a deep appreciation for coffee, design, and digital culture, and have a genuine desire to build meaningful community connections.
An Intuitive Storyteller: You are a natural storyteller who can translate complex brand nuances into digestible, engaging social content.
Data-Driven & Aesthetic: You are equally motivated by brand equity and business metrics, comfortably balancing aesthetic quality with performance data in your thinking.
Growth-Oriented & Adaptable: You have a growth mindset, constantly learning and staying ahead of digital trends, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Collaborative & Proactive (Kaizen): You enjoy working with diverse teams and thrive in an environment of continuous improvement (Kaizen). You are proactive in proposing new ideas and simplifying processes to create better guest experiences.

You have

Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred
8+ years of related experience in social media management, digital marketing, PR, or influencer marketing with a proven track record of growing channels (IG, Kakao, X, YouTube, TikTok)
A strong portfolio and proven experience in producing, leading, and creating compelling content, demonstrating a deep understanding of content and creativity. *지원서 제출 시 포트폴리오 파일 혹은 링크를 함께 제출해주시기 바랍니다.
The ability to work independently and lead content production, actively deciding whether to leverage agencies, utilize freelancers, or shoot and produce content yourself.
Excellent communication skills in Korean and English
Extensive experience briefing and managing external partners, including creative agencies, digital agencies, and freelance content creators
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to translate native platform data and social listening metrics into clear, actionable business recommendations
Passion for coffee, people, culture, and sincere hospitality

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