Social Media Manager
clj Open · verified Oct 25, 2026 At a glance
Manager-level Social Media role at clj. Cary · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $72,500–$111,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Capture scheduled and in-the-moment mobile footage, directing Chris, Julia, or guests as needed
- Turn daily footage into polished short videos with native tools, CapCut, or Adobe Express
- Run the content calendar, publishing cadence, captions, hooks, metadata, tags, and platform formatting
- Answer comments, DMs, tags, and mentions in the brand voice while escalating issues and building relationships
- Spot trends, review weekly platform data, and recommend changes that improve discovery and engagement
What you bring
- Have at least three years of hands-on social production and management for a brand, creator, or publication
- Show filmed-and-edited Reels and TikTok work through samples
- Direct nonprofessional talent comfortably during casual, live capture
- Write with wit and warmth while adapting to a brand voice
- Use analytics platforms such as Meta Insights, TikTok Analytics, or Later, and collaborate in Asana and Slack
Who this fits
This suits a hands-on social operator who can move from mobile capture and editing to community replies, trend spotting, analytics, and campaign support. You'll work full-time on-site in Cary across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, Threads, and emerging platforms. Home, lifestyle, or creator/influencer brand experience is a bonus, not a stated requirement.
From the employer
Social Media Manager
Full-Time | On-Site | Chris Loves Julia
About Us
Chris Loves Julia is a leading home renovation and lifestyle brand with an engaged audience of over 1.4M across platforms. We produce daily content spanning DIY projects, interior styling, affiliate storytelling, and brand partnerships — all through a lens of authenticity, warmth, and experimentation. We’re building a smart, passionate team to support our continued growth across digital platforms and product lines, including our spice brand Hey Old Sport and our licensing collaborations.
The Role
We’re looking for a full-time Social Media Manager who lives and breathes digital culture and understands how to capture, shape, and ship compelling daily content — not just plan it.
This person will own the day-to-day execution of our social strategy across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, Threads, and emerging platforms — including on-site mobile video capture, directing talent when needed (Chris, Julia, or guests), and editing short-form content for real-time publishing.
The ideal candidate is equal parts creative storyteller, hands-on content producer, organized project manager, and data-driven strategist. You know what makes people stop scrolling — and you care about building long-term community, not just chasing trends.
Responsibilities
Content Capture, Production & Publishing
- Film spontaneous and planned content on mobile (Reels/TikTok-style)
- Confidently direct and prompt talent when capturing behind-the-scenes or talking-head content
- Edit daily footage into polished short-form pieces using native in-app tools or CapCut/Adobe Express
- Own the content calendar and manage posting schedules, metadata, tagging, and cross-platform formatting
- Draft captions, write hooks, and repurpose long-form content into snackable assets
Community Engagement
- Monitor comments, DMs, tags, and mentions — respond in-brand and escalate when needed
- Cultivate relationships with followers, creators, and brand partners
- Track brand sentiment and trending conversations in real time
Strategy & Growth
- Identify opportunities for rapid content (trends, cultural moments)
- Optimize SEO keywords, metadata, and video structure for discoverability
- Analyze platform insights weekly and report actionable takeaways
Partnership & Campaign Support
- Assist with brand collaborations by drafting social deliverables and packaging analytics for recaps
Innovation & Experimentation
- Pitch new series, content formats, or creator collaborations
- Keep a pulse on algorithm changes, platform updates, and competitive benchmarks
Qualifications
- 3+ years managing and producing social content for a brand, creator, or publication
- Proven experience filming and editing for Reels and TikTok (please include samples)
- Comfortable directing real people (not models) in informal, in-the-moment capture settings
- Excellent writing skills — witty, warm, and adaptable to brand voice
- Experience using analytics tools (Meta Insights, TikTok Analytics, Later, or similar)
- Strong organization and communication skills; comfortable working in Asana and Slack
- Bonus: Experience in home, lifestyle, or creator/influencer-facing brands
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent, on-brand presence across platforms
- Growth in reach, saves, shares, and meaningful engagement
- Faster turnarounds on content tied to cultural moments
- Community that feels spoken with, not spoken to
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