Launched in 2014 by former philosophy professor David Barnett, PopSockets is a global digital-lifestyle company that sells empowering, fun, and expressive products that improve people’s digital lives. PopSockets has sold over 245 million of its iconic phone grips in 75 countries and now has an expanding ecosystem of related products, including phone cases, wallets, mounts, batteries, and chargers. Our mission is to build an eternal positivity machine --an enduring global brand that makes a growing positive impact on the world. Impact initiatives to date include Climate Neutral certification in 2022, our Poptivism platform and ChangeUp partnership, which have resulted in over $4 million in donations to over 400 non-profits, low-friction recycling programs with TerraCycle, use of 99% recyclable and FSC certified packaging, Fair Labor Association accreditation, and adoption of an animal-free policy with respect to products and corporate sponsored meals. In 2021, PopSockets was honored as one of Fast Company’s World's Most Innovative Companies.The Role:PopSockets is looking for a part-time Social Media Specialist to enhance our presence across our social platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. This role supports the Social Media Manager in creating and publishing platform- authentic UGC-style content, engaging with our community, and developing strategies to boost brand awareness and desirability for our key product offerings. The ideal candidate is passionate about online trends and pop culture, always knowing where PopSockets should be part of the conversation. They will also have a keen eye for how we come to life through social media, constantly spotting and recommending new ways to bring the brand to life and engage our community.Responsibilities:Own social listening by monitoring channels and engaging in conversations about our brand and pop culture.Act as the brand’s voice by responding to comments, messages, and mentions in ways that reflect our brand and bring it to life authentically.Assist in scheduling organic content to ensure timely posts aligned with the marketing calendar.Self-shoot and edit relevant UGC-style content on TikTok and Instagram, covering diverse topics like product knowledge, fashion, and sound bites.Conduct weekly TikTok and Instagram trend research; create and execute content based on findings.Organize content through proper file naming and folder storage for easy access.Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.2-3 years of organic social or brand marketing experienceComfortable being on camera and acting as a brand voice/face online with the social media manager.Candidates with a portfolio of existing content creation for brands or personal socials, but we're also open to those without formal experience if they can demonstrate their personality and editing skills through examples.Strong understanding of the social media landscape and trends.Bonus:Chronically online; passionate about how popular culture is created and shared through socialCan speak PopSockets fluently (understanding of our target audience and brand voice is a major plus!).Innate love and understanding for why PopSockets has infinite upside. Optimistic in all things! $55,000 - $61,000 a yearPopSockets is dedicated to the practice of equal opportunity employment. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, color, creed, ancestry, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual’s work performance, or creating an intimidating, hostile, offensive, unsafe or otherwise non-welcoming work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers; and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc.Apply for this job