Social Media Manager

Favorited

$71K — $120K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-8 years of experience in social media, content, or digital marketing, ideally in consumer tech, gaming, or entertainment.
  • Deep understanding of all major social platforms and emerging channels.
  • Strong intuition for how content translates into brand perception and growth.
  • Proven track record of driving audience growth and engagement across channels.
  • Deep understanding of community-building and brand value creation.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage favorited's presence across all social platforms (established and emerging).
  • Develop and execute a content strategy that drives growth, engagement, and brand affinity.
  • Translate product features, creator moments, and platform behaviors into compelling, native social content.
  • Ensure content aligns with and strengthens brand image, voice, and positioning.
  • Identify and act on trends, memes, and cultural moments with speed and precision.
  • Optimize content performance through data, testing, and iteration.
  • Partner cross-functionally with product, marketing, and creator teams to ensure social is integrated into the broader platform ecosystem.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO to prioritize work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan to invest in your future.
  • Comprehensive health insurance to support your well-being.
  • Paid company holidays for time to recharge.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Social Media Manager
Location: Santa Monica, CA (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time (exempt)
Level: Junior-Senior
Company: favorited

About the Role

We're looking for a Social Media Manager who deeply understands internet culture, platform dynamics, and how content shapes brand perception. This is a highly strategic and executional role - owning how favorited shows up across all social platforms while driving growth, engagement, and cultural relevance.

You won't just post content - you'll translate product, community, and brand into culture, ensuring everything we create feels native, timely, and impactful. You should be equally comfortable thinking about long-term brand equity as you are jumping on a trend in real time.

Responsibilities
  • Own and manage favorited's presence across all social platforms (established and emerging).
  • Develop and execute a content strategy that drives growth, engagement, and brand affinity.
  • Translate product features, creator moments, and platform behaviors into compelling, native social content.
  • Ensure content aligns with and strengthens brand image, voice, and positioning.
  • Identify and act on trends, memes, and cultural moments with speed and precision.
  • Optimize content performance through data, testing, and iteration.
  • Partner cross-functionally with product, marketing, and creator teams to ensure social is integrated into the broader platform ecosystem.
  • Build and nurture a strong community presence, engaging directly with users and creators.
  • Continuously evaluate new platforms, formats, and opportunities for expansion.
  • Manage content calendars while maintaining flexibility for real-time opportunities.


What We're Looking For
  • 3-8 years of experience in social media, content, or digital marketing, ideally in consumer tech, gaming, or entertainment.
  • Deep understanding of all major social platforms and emerging channels.
  • Strong intuition for how content translates into brand perception and growth.
  • Proven track record of driving audience growth and engagement across channels.
  • Deep understanding of community-building and brand value creation.
  • Ability to seamlessly fit content into a broader product and platform narrative.
  • Strong grasp of streaming culture, creator ecosystems, and meme literacy.
  • Highly creative with a strong point of view on what works and why.
  • Ability to move quickly, prioritize effectively, and execute in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


What Stands Out
  • A sharp, native understanding of internet culture and humor.
  • Experience building or growing social accounts from early stages.
  • Strong taste level and ability to balance trend participation with brand consistency.
  • Obsession with what makes content shareable, memorable, and culturally relevant.


Salary & Benefits

Compensation: $71k - $120k base salary + options.

Benefits Include:
  • Unlimited PTO to prioritize work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan to invest in your future.
  • Comprehensive health insurance to support your well-being.
  • Paid company holidays for time to recharge.
  • Competitive salary that reflects your impact and contributions.

Where You'll Work: This is a full-time, on-site position in Santa Monica.

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