Social Media Content Specialist

Social Media Content Specialist Submissions will be accepted only through Upwork. We’re not able to take phone call submissions. Freelance · Remote · ~5–10 hours per week to start, with room to grow About Us DZ+A Associates is a marketing and communications agency that has been in business for 27 years, serving clients across a variety of industries with a strong focus in the building insulation and construction sectors. We operate as a highly collaborative remote team of eleven experienced freelancers located across the country. We pride ourselves on an exceptional team culture built on trust, communication, accountability, and high-level performance. Learn more at www.dzandassociates.com Position Overview We're looking for a dependable freelance Social Media Content Specialist to join our remote team on an ongoing basis, roughly 5–10 hours per week to start, with potential for more as we take on additional clients or expand current client engagements. This person will work alongside our Social Media Manager and jump in right away to assist with content creation, editing, and execution across multiple platforms, with the goal of independently owning accounts and content as they get up to speed. Responsibilities - Work alongside the Social Media Manager on content creation, editing, and publishing across multiple platforms, taking increasing ownership over time. - Execute content calendars and ensure timely delivery of posts. - Create platform-native content including graphics, carousels, and short-form videos. - Monitor trends and identify opportunities for timely, relevant content. - Maintain brand consistency across all visual and written content. - Collaborate with the team through ClickUp to manage tasks, deadlines, and workflows. - Use analytics to refine content strategy and optimize performance. Qualifications - 2+ years of social media management and content creation experience. - Skilled in managing and executing social media content calendars across multiple platforms with consistent, timely delivery. - Strong content creation abilities with an understanding of how to tailor voice and tone across platforms and audiences. - Actively engaged in social media trends and able to identify relevant opportunities for content. - Comfortable working with pre-built design templates (Adobe or similar) to produce on-brand visual content. - Experience editing short-form social videos (Reels, TikToks, Shorts). - Proven experience using ClickUp or other project management tools (such as Asana, Monday.com, Trello, or Jira). - Experience using OneUp or other social media scheduling tools (such as Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or Later). - Experience using Canva to create and edit social media graphics and content. - Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Collaborative team player who can take direction while also bringing proactive, creative ideas to the table. - Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, accountability, and follow-through. - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is a plus. Why This Role Is Worth Your Time This isn't a churn-and-burn content gig. You'll be part of a small, seasoned team that has been doing this work well for 27 years, with real clients, real budgets, and none of the chaos that usually comes with agency life. You'll have direct access to the people making decisions, your ideas will actually get heard, and the work you produce will be seen rather than buried in an approval queue. We start people at a manageable few hours a week on purpose: it lets us build trust in both directions, and for the right person it grows into a steady, long-term relationship with expanding ownership as our client roster does. If you do great work, communicate clearly, and follow through, you'll fit right in here. Interested? We'd love to see what you've been working on. Send us a short note about yourself, along with a few examples of social content you've created (graphics, carousels, or short-form video are all welcome) and the project management tools you've worked in. No formal cover letter required. Just tell us why this role caught your eye and what you'd bring to the team.