Social Media Manager - Contract

Summary Job Type: Contract / Freelance Duration: Temporary - 5 Weeks (paternity leave coverage) Hours: Full-time Rate: $50–$70/hr About the Role Gardyn is looking for an experienced Social Media Manager to cover day-to-day social media and influencer marketing responsibilities while our team member is on paternity leave. This is a hands-on execution role - you'll own content publishing, community engagement, and influencer/ambassador coordination from day one. You'll be working directly with a fast-moving team and need to hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up. If you're highly organized, proactive, and thrive in an independent contractor setup, this is a great fit. What You'll Be Doing - Social Media Management - Create and publish content 5+ times per week across Instagram, - TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube - Monitor and respond to comments, DMs, and tags daily - Escalate customer service issues as needed - Keep content calendars organized and up to date - Stay on top of platform trends and incorporate them into content - Promote sales and promotions across channels Content Coordination - Gather and organize UGC, B-roll, and campaign assets - Maintain asset libraries and content folders - Track performance in Sprout Social and flag high-performing content and trends Influencer & Ambassador Management - Serve as the primary point of contact for influencers and brand ambassadors - Manage briefs, timelines, approvals, and follow-ups - Coordinate creator posting schedules and collect usage rights - Track deliverables and maintain influencer campaign sheets - Support influencer gifting, product shipments, and creator onboarding - Coordinate with our Paid Media Director to amplify creator content - Issue posting challenges to ambassadors to drive affiliate content volume - Identify content for paid amplification via Refunnel What We're Looking For - Proven experience managing brand social media accounts (portfolio required) - Experience with influencer or ambassador programs - Video editing skills - Familiarity with Sprout Social and/or similar scheduling tools - Comfortable with Google Analytics and social media metrics - Strong communicator — responsive, organized, and detail-oriented - Able to manage multiple timelines and fast-moving priorities independently - Familiarity with Refunnel is a plus - AI tool experience (e.g., Claude) is a plus