Social Media & Community Manager - HERO (Contract Role, NYC)

MATTE PROJECTS Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

New York Manager Social Media

Mid-level Social Media role at MATTE PROJECTS. New York · no salary stated · we estimate $77,500–$116,350.

Estimated pay

MATTE PROJECTS has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$77,500 – $116,350

What the middle half of mid-level social media roles in New York paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 50 postings that stated pay, median $94,906. Last updated Sep 9, 2026.

Role brief

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

What you'll do

Plan about two Instagram feed posts each week and keep Stories active
Write captions and short social copy in the established brand voice
Manage comments and DMs while tracking tags, mentions, and guest content to reshare
Build interactive moments such as sign-ups, polls, quizzes, and countdowns
Film, edit, and publish short videos on-site at HERO while supporting creator outreach

What you bring

Experience managing social channels and online communities for brands, entertainment, hospitality, experiential, or cultural projects
Strong copywriting skills and the ability to shift quickly into an established brand voice
Fluency with Instagram, including Reels, Stories, community engagement, and native editing
Knowledge of social trends, platform behavior, and ways to encourage audience participation
Comfort creating quality content in a fast-moving live setting while working independently and responsively

Who this fits

You’ll suit a hands-on social manager who can maintain a steady publishing rhythm and respond quickly during a live cultural experience. On-site content capture at HERO is required during the experience. The contract runs from September 8, 2026 through January 22, 2027, and on-camera participation is optional.

From the employer

Social Media & Community Manager — Contract

Contract Term: September 8, 2026 – January 22, 2027
Time Commitment: Approximately 8 hours per week
Project Fee: $20,000 total

About the Role

MATTE is looking for a Social Media & Community Manager to support an upcoming immersive holiday experience from launch through the end of its run.

This is a hands-on contract role for someone who knows how to build excitement around a live cultural experience through smart, engaging social content and active community management. You’ll own the day-to-day social presence across Instagram, helping drive awareness and engagement while capturing the energy of the experience in real time.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, culturally plugged in, comfortable creating content on the fly, and understands how to translate an established brand voice into social.

What You’ll Do

Plan and publish approximately two Instagram feed posts per week, along with ongoing Stories
Write captions and short-form social copy in an established brand voice
Manage the community across comments and DMs, maintaining an active and responsive presence
Monitor tags, mentions, and engagement and identify opportunities to reshare guest-generated content
Develop and execute interactive engagement mechanics, including sign-ups, polls, quizzes, countdowns, and other social-first moments
Capture short-form video content on-site at HERO once the experience opens, including in-platform editing and publishing
Support influencer and creator outreach as needed
Participate in on-camera content when appropriate and comfortable; on-camera appearances are not required
Help identify timely, reactive content opportunities throughout the campaign and live experience

What We’re Looking For

Experience managing social media and online communities for brands, entertainment, hospitality, experiential, or culturally relevant projects
Strong copywriting skills and the ability to quickly adapt to an established brand voice
Fluency in Instagram, including Reels, Stories, community engagement, and native editing tools
A strong understanding of social trends, platform behavior, and what drives audience participation
Comfortable capturing and creating quality content in a fast-moving, live environment
Highly organized, responsive, and able to independently manage a consistent publishing cadence
Experience with influencer or creator outreach is a plus

Key Dates

Contract begins: September 8, 2026
On-site: September 14, 2026
Experience opens: November 14, 2026
Contract ends: January 22, 2027

Availability for on-site content capture during the live experience will be required.