Social Media Account Manager

Social Media Account Manager (Contract to Hire)

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $25–$40/hr, based on experience

We’re looking for a creative and driven Social Media Account Manager to oversee our team of content creators, community management, and advertiser post fulfillment across our media brands. This is a hybrid position based in San Antonio, TX. This role is contract (or contract-to-hire) with the expectation that this position will report to our Monte Vista office twice a week, with remote-option for the rest.

This team member will develop and oversee social media strategies to enhance brand awareness, engage audiences, and drive traffic to media content. This role involves managing content calendars, creating engaging content, monitoring social media trends, analyzing performance, and interacting with followers. This position plays a key role in building relationships with influencers and managing social media campaigns.

You’ll manage both organic and paid social content fulfillment across multiple platforms (Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, etc.) and oversee campaign execution from start to finish. You’ll also act as a liaison between our content creators, internal teams, and advertisers, ensuring social deliverables are met with accuracy and creativity.

Job Title:

Social Media Account Manager (Contract to Hire)
Type:
Contract, with potential to hire full-time

Location:

Hybrid (San Antonio-based; 3 days in-office, 2 remote)
Rate: $25–$40/hr, based on experience

Hours:

20–25 hours/week

Required Experience:

3+ years in social media management, including 1+ year running paid campaigns

About Chava Communications Chava Communications is a modern media, marketing, and events company behind the San Antonio Current, Orlando Weekly, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, and Local Culture Creative. We connect local businesses with culturally engaged audiences through world-class events, strategic marketing, and independent journalism.

The Role We’re looking for a creative and driven Social Media Account Manager to oversee our team of content creators, community management, and advertiser post fulfillment across our media brands. This is a hybrid position based in San Antonio, TX. This role is contract (or contract-to-hire) with the expectation that this position will report to our Monte Vista office twice a week, with remote-option for the rest.

This team member will develop and oversee social media strategies to enhance brand awareness, engage audiences, and drive traffic to media content. This role involves managing content calendars, creating engaging content, monitoring social media trends, analyzing performance, and interacting with followers. This position plays a key role in building relationships with influencers and managing social media campaigns.

You’ll manage both organic and paid social content fulfillment across multiple platforms (Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, etc.) and oversee campaign execution from start to finish. You’ll also act as a liaison between our content creators, internal teams, and advertisers, ensuring social deliverables are met with accuracy and creativity.

What You’ll DoContent & Community Management Ensure organic and paid social strategies aligned with brand goals

Create and schedule (or quality control created posts) across platform-native content (graphics, Reels, Tik Toks, etc.)Light design/editing of social posts (typically in Canva)
Ensure enaging editorial content is consistent across media outlet social channels

Monitor and respond to DMs and comments; foster a strong online community

Track trends, recommend new ideas, and ensure brand voice is consistent

Advertiser Post Fulfillment Oversee sponsored post creation from asset collection to copywriting and publishing

Manage Meta ad campaigns (boosting, audience targeting, budget pacing, reporting)
Coordinate with advertisers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery

Analytics & Optimization Monitor performance metrics and KPIs; generate reports with actionable insights

Optimize campaigns based on performance data Manage content banks, multimedia assets, and user-generated content

Cross-functional Collaboration Liaise with contractors,…