Social Media Manager

About Us

Kickstand is a modern PR and marketing agency built for high-growth tech companies. We help brands across Mobility, Deep Tech, Fintech, Supply Chain, and more scale smartly and stand out in crowded markets. With services spanning PR, content, research, and social media, we deliver integrated programs rooted in data and storytelling.

We’re a team of former journalists, strategists, and creatives who thrive on proactive thinking and real results. Our flexible, people-first culture supports working parents, embraces curiosity, and rewards initiative.

If you’re excited by bold ideas, smart clients, and using social to drive real business impact—we’d love to meet you.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Social Media Manager to lead and execute organic social media programs, with a strong emphasis on LinkedIn, for our diverse clientele. As part of our digital services expansion, we have offered branded and executive social media for the past two years. Those services, particularly executive social, have grown significantly and we are seeking a manager who can build from existing success to take us to the next level. The ideal candidate has in-depth experience managing executive social media or personal brand(s) and is also confident in their abilities to ensure branded programs are executed at a high level. This role involves managing a small team, aligning social media initiatives with sales processes, enhancing internal workflows, and ensuring that our social media efforts translate into tangible business outcomes for our clients. This is a full-time position that can be based in TX or MA. The role is largely remote with limited in-office time in Boston or Austin, so preference will be given to candidates with achievable, occasional access to those cities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Alignment: Develop and implement social media strategies that align with clients’ business goals and sales processes.
  • Team Leadership: Collaborate with small and growing digital team and manage writers – inclusive of in-house and freelance.
  • Client Engagement: Build and maintain credible, trusting relationships with existing and new clients, serving as the primary point of contact for social media initiatives.
  • Content Development: Oversee the creation of compelling content, including executive ghostwriting, tailored to each client’s voice and industry.
  • Performance Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and report on social media performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations to clients.
  • Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in internal processes and external reporting to enhance client value.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with account managers, PR teams, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive messaging across all platforms.
  • Trend Monitoring: Stay abreast of emerging trends in social media, particularly on LinkedIn, to inform strategy and execution.

Qualifications

  • Experience: 3-6 years in social media management, preferably within an agency setting, handling multiple clients across various industries.
  • Platform Proficiency: Deep understanding of LinkedIn, with experience in executive ghostwriting and brand storytelling.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong ability to interpret social media metrics and translate data into actionable strategies.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for crafting engaging content.
  • Creative Thinking: Ability to generate innovative ideas that resonate with diverse audiences.
  • Technical Skills: Familiarity with social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social) and analytics platforms.
  • Education: Background in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field is helpful, but we value real-world experience and results over formal credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Paid Social Knowledge: Experience with paid social media campaigns is a significant plus.
  • Industry Knowledge: Experience in technology is highly desirable, particularly agency-side experience.
  • Certifications: Relevant certifications in social media marketing or analytics are advantageous.

What’s In It For You

  • An opportunity to join a high-growth agency and help it continue to scale
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision
  • 401K + company matching
  • Monthly wellness stipends
  • Every other Friday off following 6 months of employment in good standing
  • Continuing education benefits
  • Family planning grants, paid maternity and paternity leave, and working parent stipends
  • Generous paid time off, including an on-call schedule between December 24 and New Year’s Day
  • Real, meaningful work with exciting technology clients around the world
  • Regular team outings
  • Flexible work schedule – 100% remote in the U.S.
  • Real opportunity for advancement in a high-growth firm

Email us your resume to apply.

Kickstand Communications is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Additionally, we provide equal employment opportunities to all and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.