Social Media & Community Lead Job at Stage 32, LLC in Los Angeles

Social media & community lead - a job post by Jared Swezey Location Palo Alto, California, Atlanta, Georgia, New York City, New York and Los Angeles, California The Following Films is an ambitious indie production company building toward franchise-scale IP. Our first feature, The Following (shooting December 2025), and our second, Only Love (a raw, intimate story exploring homelessness), are laying the foundation for a studio that balances intimate storytelling with long-term franchise ambitions. We’re looking for a founding Social Media & Community Lead to craft the voice, build the audiences, and grow the online presence for all our projects — films, comics, and future studio IP. This is a rare opportunity to shape the brand and community foundation for a company with ambitious franchise plans. -The Role- This is a foundational hire, starting full-time in January 2026. We’re also open to early involvement in Fall 2025 for candidates interested in seeding accounts, shaping strategy, and creating pre-launch buzz. You will collaborate closely with the founder, Indie Operations & Strategy Lead, and Studio Scale Business & IP Executive to amplify our work across all brands. Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute social media and community growth strategies across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter/X, Discord, and other platforms. Content Creation & Optimization: Design campaigns, posts, and multimedia content that align with the company’s vision, films, and comics. Audience Growth & Engagement: Build authentic communities around films, comics, and company brands; drive pre-release engagement and fan loyalty. Brand Voice Development: Shape the tone, messaging, and aesthetic across all platforms. Cross-Promotion: Collaborate with marketing, festival, and production teams to amplify campaigns and integrate community engagement into film and comic releases. Analytics & Iteration: Track growth, engagement, and campaign effectiveness; iterate to optimize results. Grassroots & Buzz Campaigns: Identify opportunities for viral, grassroots, or influencer-driven campaigns to elevate project visibility. -What We’re Looking For- Proven Social Media Experience: 3+ years running campaigns for films, comics, or entertainment projects (indie or brand-focused). Community Building Skills: Experience cultivating online audiences, managing Discord/TikTok/Instagram communities, or similar platforms. Creative & Visual Instincts: Ability to design content with a cinematic or narrative feel that resonates with audiences. Analytical & Data-Driven: Comfortable using metrics and analytics to guide strategy and optimize campaigns. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Thrives in early-stage, resource-constrained environments; can take ownership of results. Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills; able to work closely with founder and early team across projects. Optional Bonus: Experience with crowdfunding campaigns, comic or film launches, or early grassroots marketing strategies. -Compensation & Equity- Equity: 1–3% in The Following Films, vesting over 4 years (based on experience and fit) Start Options: Official full-time start January 2026; early Fall 2025 consulting/part-time contributions possible Cash: At this early stage, cash compensation is limited. Full competitive salary will be offered once Only Love enters distribution and company funding grows. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to: Be a founding voice shaping social media and community for multiple brands from day one. Build audiences for indie films, creator-owned comics, and long-term franchise IP. Collaborate directly with the founder and early hires to integrate marketing, production, and business strategy. Grow your role as the company expands — from social lead to key executive in brand and audience strategy. #J-18808-Ljbffr