Social media manager for Day Translations (all platforms)

Posted 2 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Social Media Manager (SMM) – Day Translations Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time (Long-Term) Location: Remote Company: Day Translations About Us Day Translations is a global language services company providing translation, localization, interpreting, AI language solutions, transcription, accessibility, and multilingual communication services to businesses, governments, healthcare organizations, and individuals worldwide. We serve clients in over 100 languages and are looking for an exceptional Social Media Manager to help us become the most engaging language services brand on the internet. About the Role We are looking for a highly creative, fast-moving, and trend-aware Social Media Manager who doesn’t just post content—they create conversations. This role requires someone who can take complex topics and turn them into viral, educational, funny, thought-provoking, or visually stunning social media content across multiple platforms. You should understand how every platform works and adapt content specifically for each audience—not simply repost the same content everywhere. Responsibilities * Manage our presence across: * LinkedIn * Facebook * Instagram * X (Twitter) * Threads * Bluesky * TikTok * YouTube Shorts * Reddit * Pinterest * Xiaohongshu (RED) * Zhihu * WeChat Channels * Create daily content calendars. * Design highly engaging graphics and carousels. * Produce short-form videos and reels. * Write compelling captions with strong hooks. * Research trending topics daily. * Turn translation, language, AI, healthcare, legal, immigration, gaming, localization, and world culture into engaging content. * Grow followers organically. * Increase engagement rates. * Build brand authority. * Repurpose blogs into social posts. * Collaborate with writers, designers, SEO specialists, and developers. * Analyze performance metrics and continuously improve results. * Monitor competitors and identify content opportunities. We’re Looking For Someone Who * Thinks creatively and outside the box. * Has exceptional English writing skills. * Understands storytelling and viral content. * Can create memes professionally when appropriate. * Understands AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney, and Canva AI. * Has experience with scheduling platforms like Buffer, Hootsuite, Metricool, or Sprout Social. * Understands SEO and content marketing. * Knows how to build communities—not just followers. * Is organized, reliable, and proactive. Required Experience * 3+ years managing business social media accounts. * Portfolio of successful social campaigns. * Experience creating graphics and short-form video. * Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or Figma. * Excellent communication skills. * Strong understanding of analytics and reporting. Bonus Skills * Experience in translation, localization, SaaS, healthcare, legal, AI, or technology. * Video editing (Premiere Pro, CapCut, DaVinci Resolve). * Motion graphics. * Photography or videography. * Community management. * Paid social advertising. Success Metrics * Consistent posting across all platforms. * Monthly follower growth. * Increased engagement rate. * Higher website traffic from social media. * Improved brand awareness. * Increased leads generated from social channels. * Growth in shares, comments, saves, and video watch time. To Apply Please include: 1. Your portfolio. 2. Links to social accounts you’ve managed. 3. Examples of your most successful campaigns. 4. Your favorite brand on social media and why. 5. The AI tools you use regularly. 6. Your hourly rate. 7. Your weekly availability. Bonus: Create three sample social media posts for Day Translations that you believe could go viral. Show us your creativity—we’re looking for someone who can make a traditionally “boring” industry exciting and memorable.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
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  • 6+ months
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  • Remote Job
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TikTok
Social Media Marketing
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:5 to 10
  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
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  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since Jan 6, 2010
  • United States
    Tampa11:57 AM
  • $635K total spent
    85 hires, 4 active
  • 562 hours

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