Junior Social Media Manager

Job Description This is a remote position. We are seeking an innovative, highly aesthetic, and strategically minded Junior Remote Social Media Manager to assist with the digital presence and community expansion of a prominent personal brand centered on mindset, spirituality, wellness, and self-growth. In this role, you will act assist across multiple high-impact channels, translating complex concepts into beautiful, relatable, and highly shareable social assets. Operating at the cutting edge of modern social media, you will blend or edit exceptional short-form video editing with generative AI workflows to drive viral engagement, manage multi-channel content deployment, and support monetization initiatives (such as digital courses) targeting a highly engaged, female-focused audience. Ideal candidates thrive on planning, problem-solving, and taking initiative in a fast-paced environment. We prefer someone with beginner to intermediate AI knowledge and skills and is willing to learn and self-teach. This is a full-time, contractual, freelancer position for a trial period of 3 months while working at home. If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with experience and qualified based on the criteria below, we encourage you to apply. Upon successful completion of the evaluation period, the contractor's performance will be reviewed, potentially leading to a contract renewal that may include a benefits package. JOB DESCRIPTION Content Creation & Video Editing Short-Form Video Production: Edit, color-correct, and optimize engaging short-form video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook, using mobile-first tools like CapCut or the like. Graphic Design & Digital Merchandising: Design or edit premium, cohesive photo assets, multi-slide carousel posts, and graphics utilizing Canva and other digital design tools to support the brand's aesthetic direction. Daily Narrative Storytelling: Conceptualize, craft, and post daily Instagram Stories that dive deep into the creator’s niche (mindset, wellness, relationships, and self-growth), fostering immediate daily connection with the community. Algorithmic Testing: Program, format, and execute a high-volume testing strategy by publishing exactly three (3) Trial Reels daily across each active Instagram account to locate and scale viral hooks and formats. Publishing & Channel Operations Multi-Platform Management: Handle end-to-end daily publishing and scheduling across two (2) Instagram accounts, two (2) TikTok accounts, YouTube, and Facebook. Asset & Calendar Organization: Maintain and structure comprehensive, real-time content calendars and media libraries (Google Drive, Notion, etc.) to ensure seamless multi-channel deployment. Trend & Strategy Audits: Conduct ongoing daily research on emerging viral sounds, visual trends, platform hooks, and competitor landscapes to keep the brand's content pipeline forward-looking and relevant. Community Engagement & Monetization Support Active Inbound Management: Monitor and respond to comments and direct messages across all managed profiles in a professional, empathetic, and highly "on-brand" tone. Digital Course Management: Assist in building, updating, and managing digital education courses on existing e-learning platforms, aligning curriculum launches with organic social media campaigns. AI-Workflow Integration: Assist in the use of ChatGPT and alternative productivity and generative AI tools to streamline copywriting, accelerate brainstorming, and optimize overall operational output. Perform other duties as assigned Social Media Platforms to be Managed: 2 Instagram Accounts 2 TikTok Accounts Youtube Facebook Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree with studies in Marketing, Arts or related fields preferred. Minimum of 2-3 years of proven experience as a Social Media Expert or Content Creator Strong business and branding background TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS (Must-Haves) Short-Form Content Expertise: Minimum of 2–3 years of proven experience managing and editing high-performing short-form video content specifically optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Aesthetic Eye: A basic understanding of female-focused branding and design principles, with an emphasis on BASIC AI-assisted creatives creation. Creator Tools: Basic Proficiency in mobile editing applications (such as CapCut) and design platforms (such as Canva). AI Tool Integration: Basic AI knowledge with a strong willingness and ability to self-teach and integrate new generative AI tools for content research, draft copywriting, and workflow enhancement. High Operational Autonomy: Exceptional organizational skills, outstanding written English communication, and the ability to work independently, executing rapid pivots in response to algorithm shifts. Digital Marketing Analytics: Basic understanding of Digital Marketing Analytics. Infrastructure Ready: Possession of a modern computer capable of handling rendering demands and a stable, high-speed internet connection (at least 200-300 MBPS) Excellent verbal/written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of personnel effectively Organized, independent, self-motivated, detail-oriented team player. Proactive and takes initiative without constant direction PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Audience Growth Track Record: Proven experience growing personal brands, influencer channels, or premium DTC brands from the ground up. Niche Alignment: A personal passion for and structural understanding of concepts relating to mindset, spirituality, self-growth, relationships, and holistic wellness. REQUIREMENTS FOR REMOTE WORK Filipino Citizen living and based in the Philippines or Foreigner based in the Philippines with proper work permits or VISA. Eligible to work as a remote freelancer legally or as a contractor based in the Philippines Has own computer or laptop capable of handling the rigorous demands of work. Has a fast and reliable internet connection at home (at least 200-300 MBPS) Willing to work in graveyard shifts or changing US schedules. Has a quiet and distraction free work environment at home. HOURS OF WORK Work from home. 100% REMOTE, Full-time freelancer, contractual position 10:00AM to 7:00PM Pacific or 11:00AM to 6:00PM Pacific Mondays to Fridays 8 hours guaranteed shift per work day With 1 hour daily “lunch break” (unpaid) US Holidays off and unpaid PH Holidays are normal working hours / days. Any overtime needs to be pre-approved by the client Benefits COMPENSATION: $8 to $10 per hour GROSS rate depending on experience TAXATION: As per Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regulations, professional fees for self-employed individuals are subject to a 5% or 10% Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT) . The final tax will be calculated based on the freelancer's submission of a valid Certificate of Registration (COR) as self-employed . CONTRACT: This is a 3-month long freelancing trial contract (full-time) that can be done remotely at home with a computer and a fast and reliable internet connection. There are no benefits for Freelancers during the evaluation period. POSSIBLE RENEWAL: However, if the Client decides to renew the contract there may be certain benefits such as paid sick leaves, paid vacation leaves, HMO health insurance and 13th month pay. These are not guaranteed and everything will depend on performance and client discretion. REPORTING TO: Although you will be reporting directly to the designated manager from our client, you will also be reporting to and will be supervised by Big Ideas Social Media Inc, who is the consultant and service provider (Agency) of the US business. Big Ideas will be the ones to provide your compensation and other HR and administrative needs locally. LEGAL STATUS: You will be classified as “Self-Employed” when it concerns legality and taxation. You will not be considered an employee of our Client or Big Ideas Philippines but instead, you will be a self-employed freelance professional. SCREENING AND VETTING PROCESS: We use AI tools to assist our team with initial application reviews and resume screening. 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