Social Media Manager (Orange County)

People Architects is excited to partner with a fast-growing ecommerce firm to find their new

Social Media Manager ; a creative powerhouse ready to lead and inspire a talented team of five across content, community, and storytelling!

This role is for someone who lives and breathes social, the type who spots a TikTok trend before it hits mainstream, knows when to pivot strategy mid-scroll, and understands that every reel, story, and post is a moment to connect, convert, and grow.

Youll lead a small, energized team managing multiple lifestyle brands under one umbrella. You'll bringing the brand voice to life through thumb-stopping content, smart campaigns, and trend-driven storytelling that earns engagement, not buys it.

What Youll Do

Lead and mentor a creative team managing day-to-day social for multiple e-commerce consumer brands.

Develop monthly content calendars and execute across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, and emerging platforms.

Be onsite for shoots : directing, capturing, and editing real-time content for social.

Identify and activate social trends, collaborations, and giveaways that spark buzz and drive growth.

Use scheduling tools to stage and plan future content, ensuring a polished, cohesive feed.

Track analytics, follower growth, and campaign ROI to guide continuous improvement.

Partner cross-functionally with creative, influencer, and eCommerce teams to amplify results.

Bring bold, rock star ideas that get noticed, from contests to influencer takeovers.

What You Bring

3+ years in social media management, ideally leading a small team in a brand or agency environment.

Deep expertise with Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook (including reels, stories, algorithms, and performance metrics).

Proven experience creating engaging content directly from your phone (photo, video, edit).

Track record of growing organic followers and engagement through creativity and authenticity.

High energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for whats next in social and AI-driven marketing.

Polished online presence and professional judgment.

Bonus : experience using AI or social commerce tools to stay ahead of consumer behavior shifts.

Why This Role

Youll step into a company thats in growth mode, bringing its social media function back in-house and looking for a leader who can inspire, organize, and elevate. Youll have creative freedom, resources, and the kind of environment that rewards ideas and initiative.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architects and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architects clients will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.

• no external agencies / 3rd parties.