Freelance Social Media Manager

Location:
Los Angeles, CA

Work Style:
Mostly remote, with in-person content capture at The Original Farmers Market and

in-person meetings as needed

Reports to:
TRN Co-Founder, Sunny

Dotted Line Reporting:
Head of Creative/Social

Schedule:
Freelance/Part-Time hours per week (with a guarantee of 15 hrs, we will

add more if needed) - 7 days per week & Must be able to start immediately

Compensation:
$30/hour

About The Right Now

The Right Now provides fully integrated communications strategies across media, talent, and

influencer relations; social media management; content creation and production; and

partnership curation. We believe in data-driven action, with creativity as our guiding force. This

role sits within the creative production arm of The Right Now called Now Studio—where social

strategy meets creative production. We merge creative instincts, production experience, social

expertise, and data-driven insights to craft social-first content that converts. We move at the

speed of culture—producing brand-led video and photo content that stops the scroll, sparks

engagement, and delivers real results. Whether launching a product, promoting a partnership,

or amplifying a cultural moment, we bring stories to life across TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts,

podcasts, and beyond. We're a small but mighty team that values positivity, creativity, and

collaboration. If you thrive in a fast-paced, social-first environment, this is the role for you.

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The Role: Social Manager

The Social Manager (Social Programming & Publishing) is responsible for day-to-day strategy,

programming, and publishing for The Right Now's clients—specifically managing content for

Original Farmers Market (TOFM) as well as other clients and brands in Los Angeles. You'll

blend platform expertise, social-first storytelling, and operational precision to deliver

best-in-class content across Instagram and Facebook, Tiktok, Youtube, helping our clients

engage authentically with their communities and achieve their brand goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Social Management & Publishing

Manage Instagram and Facebook content calendars, including feed posts, Stories,

Reels, and community engagement.

Oversee social planning and scheduling using Planable, Plann, or similar platforms.

Maintain a consistent posting cadence aligned with client priorities and key events.

Host weekly social meetings as well as attend internal and client-facing meetings.

Curate and repurpose existing content from archival assets, merchants, and events.

Capture and edit new content on-site at the Original Farmers Market (e.g., Vinyl Fest,

Fall Festival, seasonal events).

Monitor and engage with the community—flag comments, respond appropriately, and

escalate issues when needed.

Attend relevant merchant and project calls to stay aligned with upcoming activations.

Build relationships with Market merchants to support their social needs — capturing,

creating, and sharing content that highlights their products, personalities, and stories.

Must be available for approximately 20 hours per week, including weekends, to manage

community engagement and story reposting across Market social channels

Content Creation & Production

Shoot and edit short-form social content (photo and video) optimized for Instagram and Facebook.

Write engaging, on-brand captions and select trending audio to complement visuals.

Collaborate with merchants and partners to spotlight their stories and offerings.

Ensure all content aligns with brand voice, aesthetic, and goals.

Support creative ideation, storyboarding, and social scriptwriting.

Willing to attend and capture content at Market events, including evenings and

weekends.

Performance & Reporting

Track key metrics and create light data reports for client review.

Use insights to refine programming strategy and inform future content decisions.

Stay current on platform trends, algorithm shifts, and best practices to maximize reach

and engagement.

Qualifications & Experience:

Experience

3+ years of hands-on experience in social media management, publishing, or content production.

Experience managing brand channels within agency, tourism, hospitality, events,

entertainment, and lifestyle sectors strongly preferred.

Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong cross-functional collaboration.

tactics. social editing.

Strong understanding of social trends, short-form video, and organic engagement

Experience shooting content on an iPhone (photo + video), DJI, prosumer camera and

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or related field (or equivalent

experience).

Skills & Tools

Proficiency in Meta Business Suite, Planable, Plann, Later, CapCut, Canva, and Adobe

Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.).

Strong grasp of platform-native storytelling and social copywriting.

Data-fluent: able to interpret analytics and translate insights into actionable content

strategies.

Excellent time management and communication skills.

Knowledge of community engagement tactics and emerging social trends.

Based in Los Angeles and available for in-person content shoots and client meetings.

Confident leveraging AI tools for content ideation, trend research, and workflow

optimization.

What You'll Love About Working With Us

A creative, collaborative team that values new ideas.

The opportunity to help shape social storytelling for one of LA's most iconic cultural landmarks.

A flexible, mostly remote schedule with on-site creative opportunities.

TRN provides a work phone, camera, mic, and social production setup for content

capture needs.

Next Steps

If you are selected for the interview process, we may ask you to do a simple assignment for a
particular brand.

Please send any questions, resumes, & cover letters to