Social Media Marketing Manager

Ventur3 is seeking a self-directed, AI-fluent social media marketing manager to own our brand’s presence and help us achieve more without adding headcount. This is a part-time, ongoing independent contractor role for a marketer who wants real ownership over strategy and results, with the flexibility to manage their own schedule. After twelve months, you’ll have grown our channels, built content and automation systems the team can rely on without hand-holding, and taken on marketing projects beyond social as the relationship deepens. What You'll Do • Own social media strategy, content calendar, and day-to-day execution across [Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X — confirm platforms] • Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Canva AI, and similar) to speed up content ideation, drafting, editing, and performance reporting — so time goes toward strategy, not busywork • Build and maintain marketing automations — social scheduling, email sequences, lead-nurture flows, and reporting dashboards — using tools like Zapier, Make, or [CRM/ESP in use] • Contribute to marketing work beyond social, including email campaigns, content marketing, light paid social, and partnership or influencer outreach • Track engagement, growth, and campaign performance, and turn the data into clear, actionable recommendations • Represent Ventur3 at occasional in-person events, conferences, or content shoots — this role includes travel opportunities as the relationship grows What We're Looking For Required • 3+ years of experience managing social media for a brand, agency, or roster of clients • Hands-on experience using AI tools as part of a real marketing workflow (content generation, editing, research, or reporting) • Comfortable building or maintaining marketing automations (e.g., Zapier, Make, HubSpot, Mailchimp, or similar) • Strong writing skills and a good eye for visual content • Based in the United States and eligible to work as a U.S. independent contractor — this role is not open to candidates located outside the U.S. • Self-directed and comfortable managing a flexible, part-time contract workload with minimal day-to-day oversight Preferred (nice to have) • Experience across broader marketing functions — email marketing, paid social, or content strategy • A portfolio or case studies showing measurable social growth or engagement results • Comfortable with occasional travel for events, shoots, or team gatherings