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Social Media Specialist

System One · Ewing Township, NJ, USA ·

Pay:
$35-$40/hr
Job type:
Contract

Job Title:

Social Media Specialist

Location:

Ewing, New Jersey

Type:

Contract

Compensation:

$35 - $40 per hour

Work Model:

Hybrid preferred (remote considered)

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (37.5 hours weekly)

Overview
Contract Social Media Specialist supporting a newly acquired brand. Own daily social publishing, community engagement, influencer support, and KPI reporting to drive follower and engagement growth across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. CPG (consumer packaged goods) experience preferred. Hybrid in Ewing, NJ preferred (remote considered); target start around September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

Creation and editing of written, video, and photo social content for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube

Respond to comments and consumer queries within 24 hours, escalating as necessary

Select contest winners, gather their information, and coordinate product fulfillment

Monitor and report on feedback and online reviews

Leverage content management tools to measure social performance

Package and ship product mailers to influencers and key agency partners

Write influencer campaign briefs to generate engaging social content

Stay current with social media and influencer marketing trends and bring innovative ideas to the organization

Schedule content and copy within social media management systems

Manage product fulfillment and audit influencer content

Execute tasks associated with digital marketing campaigns

Collect data for performance analysis and reporting of campaigns

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required

3+ years of related experience in Marketing or Social Media

CPG (consumer packaged goods) experience preferred

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects

Ability to edit social and video content in-house is a plus

Willingness to monitor community outside of regular hours, including evenings and weekends

"Out of the box" and "disruptor" mindset

Deep knowledge of creative best practices across social channels

Proven ability to create effective videos and content for organic and paid social media, with skills in graphic tools such as Photoshop and Canva

Ability to use data, research, experience, and intuition to understand social audiences and best practices

Strong understanding of high-quality content translation to video/photo formats, including Reels, TikTok, and YouTube

Passion for social media trends, culture, and content

Ability to recommend strategies internally and with external partners

Capable of managing multiple projects within tight timelines while maintaining quality

Benefits
Eligible employees receive health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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