What We’re Building
With over eight million followers across platforms and 20 million books sold in 75 languages, Mark Manson is one of the largest and most respected personal development brands in the world. We are on a mission to “clean up” the self-help industry by delivering evidence-backed, scientifically-validated advice in a way that deeply resonates with people and helps them find more meaning in their lives.
We also believe that the creator economy is the future of mass media and our business plans to be at the heart of it. We’re on a mission to not only continue to build one of the largest creator brands in the world but also expand and branch out into more verticals and adjacent spaces down the road.
What We Need
We’re hiring Social Media Managers who can own the strategy, execution, and scheduling of social media content across key platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with our Head of Content, video editors, designers, and creative partners to ensure that every post is high-quality, on-brand, and optimized for growth.
This role is perfect for someone who:
- Lives and breathes social media trends, strategy, and analytics
- Is passionate about creating content that helps people around the world
- Understands the personal development space and the Mark Manson brand
- Can pivot quickly when algorithms change or new formats take off
- Is highly detailed-oriented and has exceptionally high standards for quality
- Is creative, collaborative, and thinks fast on their feet
- Works well with remote teams
Role Responsibilities
- “Own” specific platform(s) within the Mark Manson content umbrella and lead the strategy, creation and execution of content on platform(s).
- Monitor trends, viral formats, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
- Pitch and test new content ideas informed by what’s performing on other platforms.
- Develop content hooks and formats inspired by current high-performing trends.
- Track and analyze performance metrics and audience insights to refine and optimize content strategies.
- Collaborate with designers and editors to ensure all content is visually compelling and on-brand.
- Partner with the podcast and marketing teams to develop content campaigns that drive engagement, reach, and conversion.
Who I’m Looking For
This is a remote position and we are open to strong candidates from anywhere in the world.
You Must Have:
- At least three years’ experience managing social media accounts for a brand, creator, or public figure, with at least 100k followers.
- Strong understanding of the algorithms, best practices, and analytics tools on at least one major platform (preferably multiple).
- Prior experience overseeing content production from concept to publishing.
- Strong writing skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice.
- Familiarity with short-form video editing tools and in-app features.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities at once.
- Proactive problem solver who can anticipate needs and act quickly.
- Great communication skills, an expert at giving and receiving feedback.
- A passion for personal development, YouTube, podcasts, and the creator economy in general.
- A sense of humor.
Strongest Candidates Will Have:
- Experience working in other large creator business or creator-adjacent businesses, particularly notable podcasts or YouTube channels with audiences in the millions.
- Graphic design or motion graphics experience is a major plus.
- Strong video editing skills with an eye for pacing, rhythm, and storytelling.
- Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effect, and Adobe Suite.
- Experience working in a high-growth start-up-like environment.
- Be based in Los Angeles.
Why You Should Work With Us
This industry is extremely young and turbulent. I pride myself on building a team that has both stability and a healthy culture of collaboration and respect. I’m in this for the long haul and want to work with people who are in it for the long haul as well. If you are a highly talented content whiz who has felt frustrated by the erratic unprofessional nature of many of the largest creator brands, this is a place where you can feel both stability and immense job satisfaction.
Not to mention, how many jobs afford you the opportunity to work on something that will literally reach and potentially change the lives of millions of people around the world? We are a team of passionate, creative, independent thinkers who love building, testing and growing. Come be part of it.
How to Apply
Before you begin, you will need the following to apply:
- Your CV/Resume.
- Two references.
- A cover letter explaining in 500 words or less why this job excites you—no em dashes!
- Links to accounts that you’ve been responsible for growing in the past along with a back story of what your role was growing it.
- (If applicable) examples of original content you’ve created that has performed well.
We will follow up with the strongest candidates to schedule interviews within a week of receiving your application. We are looking for this person to start ASAP.