Social Media Specialist

Job Title: Social Media Specialist

Location: Ewing, New Jersey

Type: Contract

Compensation: $35 - $40 per hour

Work Model: Hybrid preferred (remote considered)

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (37.5 hours weekly)

Contract Social Media Specialist supporting a newly acquired brand. Own daily social publishing, community engagement, influencer support, and KPI reporting to drive follower and engagement growth across Instagram, Tik Tok, and You Tube. CPG (consumer packaged goods) experience preferred. Hybrid in Ewing, NJ preferred (remote considered); target start around September 1, 2026.

• Creation and editing of written, video, and photo social content for platforms including Instagram, Tik Tok, and You Tube
• Respond to comments and consumer queries within 24 hours, escalating as necessary
• Select contest winners, gather their information, and coordinate product fulfillment
• Monitor and report on feedback and online reviews
• Leverage content management tools to measure social performance
• Package and ship product mailers to influencers and key agency partners
• Write influencer campaign briefs to generate engaging social content
• Stay current with social media and influencer marketing trends and bring innovative ideas to the organization
• Schedule content and copy within social media management systems
• Manage product fulfillment and audit influencer content
• Execute tasks associated with digital marketing campaigns
• Collect data for performance analysis and reporting of campaigns

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3+ years of related experience in Marketing or Social Media
• CPG (consumer packaged goods) experience preferred
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to edit social and video content in-house is a plus
• Willingness to monitor community outside of regular hours, including evenings and weekends
• "Out of the box" and "disruptor" mindset
• Deep knowledge of creative best practices across social channels
• Proven ability to create effective videos and content for organic and paid social media, with skills in graphic tools such as Photoshop and Canva
• Ability to use data, research, experience, and intuition to understand social audiences and best practices
• Strong understanding of high-quality content translation to video/photo formats, including Reels, Tik Tok, and You Tube
• Passion for social media trends, culture, and content
• Ability to recommend strategies internally and with external partners
• Capable of managing multiple projects within tight timelines while maintaining quality

Eligible employees receive health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.