Social Media Coordinator Job at NinetyEight in Los Angeles

NinetyEight is a Gen Z culture-first marketing agency that helps brands break through with the next generation. We're a strategy-driven team that puts storytelling and authenticity at the center of everything we do, and we’re looking to expand our lean team with a creative, analytical, and passionate Social Media Coordinator. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: As a Social Media Coordinator at NinetyEight, you’re not just chronically online: you’re equally hyper aware of social media trends and participative within the latest happenings across industries you’re passionate about. You’re the type to ask why – analyzing how the latest trends shape youth culture and Gen Z’s attitudes & behaviors. You especially have a keen eye for brands that tell effective and memorable stories that avoid making Gen Zs cringe. Your main roles entail content ideation, graphic design, short-form video editing, copywriting, and community management across Instagram & TikTok. We are looking for a social media expert with interest, insight, and passion for Nostalgic Brands, Music Festival, and Travel niches. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Planning - Develop social media strategies and creative ideas for Instagram & TikTok across a variety of brands / sectors Creative Briefing - Turn social media ideas into briefs and scripts for production Graphic Design - Create unique graphic content, primarily for socials with the capability to adapt designs for other digital and marketing touchpoints Content Production - Own the end-to-end creation of social content – from concepting, filming through delivery Short-Form Video Editing - Create quick-turn edits that respond to current audios, trends, or audience conversations Platform Management - Utilize social media management platforms to draft, schedule, and post content Analytics Reporting - Monitor, measure, and analyze the effectiveness of all social channels, content performance, and campaigns Copywriting - Emulate various brand voices on Instagram & TikTok captions and comment replies; as well as contributing to NinetyEight agency blogs and presentations Community Management - Engage with existing conversations on Instagram & TikTok as the brand: identifying trending videos and subculture niches to comment on and participate in Social Listening - Track social media trends, current cultural conversations, noteworthy news and audience insights and apply these to brand engagement WHO YOU ARE: Bachelor's degree (strongly preferred) 1-3 years of relevant experience Fluent in social media platforms (mainly Instagram & TikTok) Experience, interest, and knowledge of the Nostalgic Brands, Music Festival, and Travel niches Advanced proficiency in CapCut, TikTok, or similar short-form video editing software Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator; familiarity with the broader Adobe Creative Suite is a plus. Proficient in creative writing, both in long-form blogs and short-form captions Proficient in designing decks on Canva Keeps up with current social media trends, culture, and digital conversations Confident speaker who is unafraid to share their ideas and present in front of clients Great time management and ability to meet deadlines Self-starter and can manage their work independently Strong attention to detail and well-organized Great written and verbal communication skills Able to take criticism and feedback constructively Niche interests and hobbies LOGISTICS: Hours: ~40 hours/week, Full Time Start Date: late February or early March, 2026 Location: Must be based in California or New York (Los Angeles preferred) *NinetyEight is a fully remote company. We operate in PST hours PTO, paid holidays, and a company-wide quiet week at the end of the year Health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement savings plan Team events and offsites Salary Range: $53,000 – $63,000 per year, depending on experience HOW TO APPLY: Email the following to info@ninetyeightla.com, with the subject line "Name | Social Media Coordinator Application": 1) Resume (PDF) 2)Supplementary Question: Choose a music festival and review their 2026 lineup. Imagine you are the festival’s social media manager. Create a TikTok or Instagram graphic / carousel promoting a unique selling point of the festival or something interesting about the lineup. Show your creativity and storytelling skills – this is your chance to demonstrate actual content you would post as a social media manager! Optional: Creative portfolio, writing samples, case studies (Link or PDF) Optional: Take our Koi Pond Personality Test and share your results in the application Deadline: January 28, 2026 | 11:59PM PST Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis As an Equal Opportunity Employer, at NinetyEight we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr