We’re looking for a part-time paid social media contractor who knows how to turn creative ideas into measurable growth. In this role, you’ll own the execution and optimization of our paid social campaigns across platforms like Meta, TikTok, and others.
This is a hands-on, performance-driven role. Some days you’ll be launching and iterating on campaigns; others, you’ll be analyzing performance data and refining targeting, messaging, and creative strategy. You’ll work closely with our team to translate a completely new kind of product into compelling, high-performing ads.
We value people who are both creative and analytical—people who can test quickly, learn faster, and continuously improve results.
Salary details: $4,000/month @ 2 days per week for an initial 1 month period. This may extend or expand over time.
Requirements
- 2–5+ years of experience managing paid social campaigns (agency or in-house)
- Strong understanding of Meta Ads Manager and TikTok Ads
- Proven track record of driving measurable results (user acquisition, conversions, etc.)
- Comfortable working with data and making optimization decisions
- Ability to balance creative thinking with performance marketing discipline
- Self-starter who can operate independently in a fast-moving environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Benefits
- The opportunity to help define how a completely new category of media reaches its audience
- Close collaboration with a small, high-caliber team across product, creative, and AI
- The chance to experiment, move quickly, and have a direct impact on growth
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