Part-Time Social Media Manager - Known

Pear VC pear.vc Open · verified Aug 21, 2026

On-site Austin Full-time Manager Social Media

Mid-level Social Media role at Pear VC. Austin · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $71,000–$91,000.

Estimated pay

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

$71,000 – $91,000

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

Worked out from 16 postings that stated pay, median $81,000. Last updated Mar 10, 2026.

Role brief

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

What you'll do

Build a weekly social calendar of culturally relevant ideas for TikTok, Instagram, and other channels
Track emerging trends and pitch easy-to-capture founder formats, including clips, memes, street bits, voiceovers, and duets
Set the voice and posting timing so Known feels current and authentic in the feed
Shape founder content that connects dating, technology, and culture

What you bring

Recognize internet trends early and understand what makes content spread widely
Create hooks, storyboards, and scripts that encourage engagement
Experience developing social strategy or content for a consumer or lifestyle brand
Strong opinions and curiosity about internet culture, technology, and dating

Who this fits

This suits someone deeply engaged with online culture who can work creatively and independently. The role is listed as onsite in Austin and offers direct founder access plus broad creative influence over Known’s online presence. The description calls it part-time with flexible hours of about 10-20 hours per week, while the structured employment field labels it full-time.

From the employer

What You’ll Do

Own the social calendar - deliver a weekly stream of fresh, culturally relevant ideas for TikTok, Instagram, and beyond.
Spot and shape trends - pitch timely concepts our founders can easily capture (clips, memes, street bits, voiceovers, duets, etc.).
Guide tone and timing - decide when and how we show up in the feed to feel current and authentic.
Craft founder-led moments - position our founders as magnetic, credible voices at the intersection of dating, tech, and culture.

Who You Are

Deeply online - you spot trends before they peak & know what makes content go viral.
Creative storyteller - you think in hooks, storyboards & scripts that drive engagement.
Brand builder - you’ve crafted social strategy/content for a consumer or lifestyle brand.
Curious & opinionated - you live at the intersection of internet culture, tech, and dating.

What You’ll Get

A part-time role (flexible hours, ~10–20 hrs/week with competitve pay.
Direct access to the founders - your ideas will shape the brand voice seen by millions.
Creative freedom - your ideas will lead how Known shows up online.
A front-row seat to one of the most exciting consumer startups in SF.