Job Description
Role Overview
The Manager, Social Media is a maker across a social media portfolio within the Paramount Television Marketing Group. The Manager is a hands-on role focused on providing overall support to their Director. This role owns day-to-day execution across briefing, creation and delivery, ensuring content is produced in line with the strategic direction. The Manager moves work from plan to publish.
Reporting Structure
This role reports to the Director, Social & Digital
What You Own
Briefing & Planning
● Translates Director strategy into clear, actionable content briefs which includes details on platforms, content types, timing etc.
● Owns batch content planning (clips, comps, campaigns)
● Aligns creative plans to timelines and priorities in partnership with Campaign Management and Project Management
Creation & Ideation
● Actively manages creation of content
● Contributes ideas and iterates on concepts in-market
● Manages execution of campaign plans aligned with IPT/Brand leads
● Partners with director on executing partner projects
● Ensures creative output reflects strategic intent
Scheduling & Routing
● Owns scheduling of content and deliverables in partnership with coordinators
● Routes work through approvals and partners efficiently
● Keeps timelines moving and flags risks early
● Continual review of content calendar to ensure everything is on track & moving content when needed
Tracking & Optimization
● Tracks performance and delivery against goals
● Uses insights to refine content, formats, and execution
● Feeds learnings back to entire team to inform strategy
OTHER
● Flexibility for special projects etc.
Qualifications
● 4-7+ years of experience in social media (media, entertainment, marketing, or creative environments preferred)
● Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
● Ability to manage multiple priorities and pivot quickly in a fast‑moving environment
● Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal)
● Comfortable working with senior executives and cross‑functional teams
● Proactive, resourceful, and solutions‑oriented mindset
Technical & Practical Skills
● Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace
● Familiarity with Slack, Zoom, and collaborative tools; Airtable a plus
● Experience supporting expense reporting and basic budget tracking
Additional Details
● In‑office presence required
● Freelance role, hours may vary based on business needs but assume 40 hour work week