Social Content & Production Manager (Washington, DC | Full Time)

Sloane Strategy believes in the power of collaboration to create exceptional social media platforms and tailored marketing collateral. As an extension of our clients' teams, we immerse ourselves in their vision and goals to develop a social media presence that exceeds expectations. Our innovative approach ensures the final result aligns with each client's creative vision and reflects their unique brand identity. We work collaboratively to refine and fine-tune each company's presence, leaving no detail overlooked. As a growing boutique marketing agency, our work spans social media strategy and management, content production, paid media, branding, web design, and digital marketing across a diverse portfolio of clients and industries.

The Role
Sloane Strategy is seeking a Social Content & Production Manager to take full ownership of the agency's content production process while supporting accounts across organic social, paid media, account management, strategy, and agency operations. The primary focus of this position is content production and execution. This person will independently lead content shoots from pre-production through final delivery, capturing professional photography and video using DSLR/mirrorless cameras as well as social-first iPhone content. Outside of production, this is intentionally a cross-functional role. The ideal candidate is a cross functional marketing candidate who understands how content fits into a larger digital strategy and is comfortable contributing across the different services Sloane Strategy provides. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, wants significant autonomy over their work, is videography/photography trained, and is excited by the opportunity to grow alongside a boutique agency.

Role Description and Expectations
Photography & Videography

Own and execute Sloane Strategy content shoots from beginning to end

Lead approximately 1–2 client content shoots per week, with frequency varying based on client needs in-person across the DMV area

Capture content for campaigns, high production, "lower" production, and social forward styles

Manage pre-production planning, shot lists, equipment preparation, shoot execution, post-production, asset organization, and final delivery

Capture professional photography across a variety of industries, environments, lighting conditions, and visual styles

Comfortable capturing photography and videography for various client types and industries

Capture high-quality DSLR/mirrorless video for social and digital campaigns

Capture social-first iPhone photo and video content

Confidently direct clients, employees, models, and other talent on camera

Understand composition, lighting, exposure, audio, framing, movement, and visual storytelling

Edit short-form video content including Reels, TikToks, advertisements, and other social-first video

Edit and color-correct professional photography

Organize and archive RAW footage, photography, project files, and final assets within company systems

Comfortable editing photography and videography in various styles on Adobe LR and video editing softwares (CapCut, Premiere pro, DaVinci, and related softwares)

Ability to capture versatile content: from cinematic modern luxury social campaigns to short-form event captures

Maintain Sloane Strategy's production equipment and identify future equipment needs

Coordinate additional production support when a project requires multiple shooters or specialized resources

Social Media & Account Management

Support and manage client relationships and day-to-day account needs

Participate in client calls and strategy conversations

Develop content concepts and contribute to monthly content calendar planning

Write and refine social copy, captions, SEO-focused language, hashtags, and calls to action

Support organic social media strategy across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn

Schedule and publish content through Meta Business Suite and other platforms

Review social performance and contribute to monthly analytics and reporting

Help translate client goals into actionable content and social strategies

Support the development and management of Meta advertising campaigns

Support development of assets for social media, print, digital, web, and more

Generate graphics (moderate skill needed) for socials alongside photography captured

Assist with campaign setup, targeting, creative testing, optimization, and reporting

Collaborate on paid creative concepts and produce photo/video assets designed for advertising

Generate design collateral for specific content needs through Canva and Adobe Suite

Monitor campaign performance and contribute recommendations based on results

Onboarding and Operations
As a growing boutique agency, this position will also have opportunities to contribute across other areas of the business based on experience, workload, and interest, including:

Client onboarding

Internal processes and project management

Prospect research and business development support

Proposal and pitch preparation

Influencer marketing and ambassador programs

Sloane Strategy's own organic and paid marketing

Supporting and mentoring interns as the agency grows

Support in overall client acquisition

Identifying opportunities to improve creative, production, and account workflows

What We're Looking For

Approximately 3–7+ years of relevant professional experience in content production, social media, digital marketing, agency work, or a related field

Cross-functional abilities to support various aspects within the agency

Extensive professional photography experience using DSLR and/or mirrorless camera systems

Strong professional videography experience

Proficient on: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, Google, Snapchat, Pinterest, and other social platforms

Strong portfolio demonstrating photography and video work across multiple styles, environments, and subject matters

Highly proficient in social-first iPhone content creation

Strong video editing and post-production capabilities

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro

Proficiency with CapCut and similar video editing softwares

Proficiency with Google Ads & Analytics (GA4)

Moderate AI knowledge within the marketing and social interfaces (Claude, Claude Code, Claude Co-Work, ChatGPT) and how to utilize these softwares within best marketing practices

Proficiency with Canva

Familiarity with Trello and Monday or comparable project-management platforms

Proficiency of Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, and Meta Ads Manager

Strong understanding of organic social media strategy and current platform best practices

Excellent organizational and project-management skills

Comfortable communicating directly with clients

Experience selecting, setting up, and operating professional lighting and audio equipment for photography and video production

Able to produce content both larger scale and small scale (ex. from a small commercial for YouTube to a trendy short-form video on TikTok)

Proactively monitor social media trends, platform updates, emerging content formats, and creative best practices and identify relevant opportunities for client accounts

Able to independently manage projects, deadlines, and competing priorities

Strong creative instincts and an eye for visual storytelling

Comfortable working in a growing small-business environment where responsibilities may evolve

Reliable transportation and ability to travel to content shoots throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia

Ability to occasionally accommodate early morning, evening, or weekend shoots when client needs require

Schedule and Flexibility
This is a full-time, flexible hybrid position. The role is anticipated to require approximately two days per week in person, primarily for client content shoots throughout the DMV. Shoot schedules will vary from week to week based on client needs. Outside of scheduled shoots, client meetings, and other time-sensitive responsibilities, work may primarily be completed remotely with significant flexibility in day-to-day scheduling. This role is built around communication, quality of work, and meeting client deadlines rather than being in an office for a traditional 9-to-5 schedule.

Must be located near the Washington, DC area (ideally around a thirty minute commute from Georgetown, DC our central location for flexible schedule ease).

Compensation
Based on professional experience, portfolio strength, production capabilities, and breadth of digital marketing experience. $60,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience.

Flexible hybrid work environment: must be available between typical business hours as content shoots are primarily conducted between 9-5, sometimes weekends or late nights

Primarily remote work outside of scheduled content shoots and client obligations

Medical and Dental through a standard plan under Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Retirement funds may be offered on a discretionary bonus put toward your own individual retirement account.

Professional development and certification opportunities

Direct collaboration with the founder

Significant autonomy over the agency's content production function

Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of clients and industries

Opportunity to help shape internal creative and production processes

Clear opportunity for increased responsibility and leadership as Sloane Strategy grows

Location: Washington, DC / DMV

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually, based on experience

Work Structure: Flexible Hybrid | Approximately 2 Days/Week In Person

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