Social Media & Canva Expert (Content + Community Manager)

Job Title: Social Media & Canva Expert (Content + Community Manager) Location: Orange County, CA Position Type: Full-Time Contractor About Us: We?re a top-ranking true crime podcast and YouTube channel with a dedicated audience and a rapidly growing brand. Our mission is to tell compelling, respectful stories with a strong focus on community and authenticity. We?re looking for a creative, highly organized, and strategic Social Media & Canva Expert to take our fan engagement, brand presence, and content strategy to the next level. What You?ll Do: 1. Fan Engagement & Community Management ? Interact with followers across all platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, etc.) by replying to comments and DMs in brand voice. ? Post interactive and engaging IG stories to drive audience participation (polls, Q&As, sliders, etc.). ? Proactively reach out to followers and fans to gather feedback and ideas on content they?d love to see. ? Serve as a bridge between the brand and the community, fostering genuine fan connection. 2. Content Strategy & Execution ? Develop and maintain a monthly social media calendar for all platforms that aligns with episode releases, lifestyle content, and milestone dates. ? Strategize and post engaging story content to coincide with new podcast and YouTube episode drops, always including direct links. ? Create content that entices clicks and drives traffic; no boring static images; we want movement, curiosity, and creativity. ? Identify viral trends and determine how to adapt them to our true crime and lifestyle verticals. ? Ideate and pitch new content formats for reels, shorts, carousels, and stories. 3. Graphic Design & Visual Content ? Design high-quality graphics using Canva Pro, aligned with our brand kit, for use across: ? Stories ? Reels ? Newsletter headers ? Giveaways ? Merch drops ? Short form cover photos ? Ensure all visuals are not only branded but scroll-stopping and engaging. 4. Behind-the-Scenes Content Capture ? Be present (physically) during filming days, guest episodes, or day-to-day office operations to capture behind-the-scenes content for stories. ? Turn BTS content into shareable short-form video content for Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts. 5. Analytics, Planning & Goal-Setting ? Track and report on key performance metrics (engagement, traffic, click-throughs, etc.). ? Set measurable growth and engagement goals, and optimize content strategy based on performance. ? Constantly test, evaluate, and adapt content based on insights. ? Present monthly social reports and content calendar drafts to the team. What We?re Looking For: ? Proven experience managing social media for a brand, podcast, or content creator. ? Canva Pro expert with a strong portfolio of graphic content. ? Highly proficient in CapCut or similar video editing software. ? Experience creating and executing social media strategies with real, measurable results. ? In-depth knowledge of Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok algorithms and best practices. ? A creative eye and high attention to detail when it comes to branding and design. ? Obsessed with trends and knows how to creatively adapt them. ? Organized, a planner by nature, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. ? Bonus if you have experience or interest in the true crime space or storytelling brands. To Apply: In order to be considered, you must submit your resume, along with 2-3 samples of social graphics you?ve designed, and links to any accounts you?ve previously managed. If you?ve worked on short-form video content (Reels/TikToks), include those too! Apply Job!