Shef
Location: New York City (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Associate Director, Acquisition
About Shef
At Shef, we're bringing humanity back to mealtime by connecting consumers with talented chefs in their community. By introducing the sharing economy to the dinner table, we create meaningful economic opportunities for chefs while making homemade meals more accessible and affordable. Shefs on the platform craft menus inspired by their passion and expertise, preparing meals in small batches and delivering them to your door—so you can enjoy the warmth of a homemade meal without the hassle.
We have raised over $100M from investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Craft Ventures, and M13, as well as founders and executives from Instacart, TaskRabbit, StubHub, AngelList, Lyft, Airbnb, and Yelp. We have a ton of exciting work ahead of us and are excited to have you join us!
About the Role
As Content & Community Manager at Shef, you'll be our creative engine—someone who can grab their phone to shoot compelling TikTok content and then build workflows to scale that creation. This isn't your traditional social media role. We're looking for a modern creator who thinks strategically, loves experimenting with new platforms and formats, and gets excited about using smart tools and automation to amplify reach.
You’ll own our content strategy from ideation to execution, driving traffic and generating leads that convert into Shef subscribers. The ideal candidate is someone who's built a following, understands what makes content shareable, and has probably experimented with automation tools or simple integrations to scale their work. You're scrappy enough to handle solo content creation but strategic enough to build sustainable systems that grow our reach.
You’ll be joining an energetic, scrappy team in our NYC office, working hybrid with 3 days in-office collaboration. This role reports to the Associate Director, Acquisition and is perfect for someone who wants to blend creativity with smart process innovation to drive real business impact.
Responsibilities
Content Strategy & Creation
Manage and execute content calendar across all channels (Instagram, TikTok, blog, email, SMS)
Create authentic, engaging content using tools like CapCut—from ideation to final edit
Coordinate and manage photo and video shoots with creative and talent when higher production value is needed
Manage external content creators to produce creative for organic & paid social channels (with a focus on Meta and TikTok)
Performance & Growth
Use data and testing to optimize content performance across channels
Own influencer campaigns from beginning to end– from sourcing influencers, developing briefs, managing budgets and relationships
Manage digital & brand partnerships that drive business impact
Develop and manage experiential marketing programs including food events, pop-ups, and community activations
Analyze channel performance and optimize strategies based on insights
Social Media & Community
Grow and engage Instagram and TikTok audiences through consistent, on‑brand content
Respond to comments and foster meaningful community discussions
Monitor trends and adapt content strategy to capitalize on viral moments
Build systems for consistent posting and engagement while maintaining authentic community feel
Process Innovation & Automation
Create automated content workflows using scheduling tools, content management systems, and simple integrations
Use AI tools for content ideation, caption writing, and basic editing to scale output
Build systems for content repurposing across multiple channels and formats
Experiment with new tools and platforms to create more efficient content creation processes
Qualifications
Required
Experience creating content for social platforms with proven growth results
Experience with performance creative for paid advertising
Hands‑on video creation and editing skills (CapCut, similar tools)
Familiarity with AI content creation tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney, etc.)
Basic technical skills—you've built something, automated something, vibe coded something into the world
Data‑driven mindset with ability to measure and optimize content performance
Understanding of conversion funnels and how content drives business metrics
Scrappy execution style with strategic thinking approach
Bonus Points
Experience in food, lifestyle, or marketplace content
Basic coding knowledge or experience with no‑code automation tools
Influencer marketing or partnership experience
Comfortable with being on camera and chronically online
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