Social Media Content Creator [SK-21528]

About the Role

Seeking a Bay Area–based Social Media Content Specialist for a temporary, project-based contractor role. This role will support social media planning, content creation, and live event coverage for an annual user conference. The conference will take place October 27–29, 2026, at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The primary focus will be on capturing the conference's energy through engaging, brand-aligned social media content, with LinkedIn as the primary channel, and adapted content for Instagram, X, and Facebook. You will work closely with the Communications team to develop a social media plan, prepare content, capture photos and short-form video onsite, and publish timely updates. You will report to the Senior Corporate Communications Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Media Planning: Develop a content plan, establish priorities, and align on messaging and the event schedule with the Communications team.
• Live Event Coverage: Capture key moments, speakers, attendee interactions, sessions, and behind-the-scenes activity.
• Content Creation: Create compelling social media posts, photos, and approximately 1–2 short-form videos.
• Publishing and Engagement: Draft and publish timely content, prioritizing LinkedIn and adapting for other platforms.
• Brand Voice and Messaging: Ensure all content reflects the company’s corporate voice, brand standards, and communications priorities.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with the Communications team, company staff, and the event photographer.
• Post-Event Content: Organize, finalize, and deliver remaining content.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Social Media Platforms: Familiarity with LinkedIn and other major social media platforms.
• Content Creation Tools: Experience capturing photos and short-form video using a smartphone or similar equipment.
• Communication: Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Judgment: Excellent judgment and an understanding of timely, relevant, and shareable content.
• Collaboration: Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable adapting plans.
• Location: Must be Bay Area–based or within reasonable commuting distance.
• Equipment: Contractor must provide their own smartphone and equipment for content capture and creation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social media accounts for a brand, company, or nonprofit organization.
• Ability to create engaging, platform-appropriate content.
• Experience covering conferences, corporate events, or executive communications is a plus.

Project Details

• Duration: Temporary, approximately one week.
• Hours: Approximately 32 hours total (pre-event planning, onsite coverage, post-event deliverables).
• Event Dates: October 27–29, 2026.
• Location: Onsite at the Palace Hotel, San Francisco, CA.
• Potential for evening coverage, including the conference afterparty.
• Reimbursement for reasonable transportation expenses and select onsite meals.
• Potential for additional social media projects.