Social Media Strategist

Location: Utah or Salt Lake County (or surrounding areas)

Type: Part Time ContractorCompensation: $25/hourAbout Wave MarketingWave Marketing is a social media agency that builds organic short-form video content for brands. We're a very small team, so your work will be visible and your ideas will get used.

The RoleYou will own the strategy behind our clients' organic content. You will decide what gets filmed, why it will work, and how it gets packaged, then hand clear direction to our editors and creators. You will be the person who knows what's performing on short-form platforms and turns it into content that earns attention and leads for local service businesses.

What You'll DoDevelop monthly content strategies for a portfolio of clients, tailored to each brand's audience and goalsWrite hooks, scripts, and briefs for videographers, creators, and editorsResearch trends, formats, and competitors across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube ShortsWrite SEO-optimized captions, with the key search term up front and keywords at the endReview data and adjust strategy based on what's workingJoin client calls to present strategy, share results, and gather content ideasWhat We're Looking For2+ years of experience in social media strategy, content creation, or short-form videoA strong grasp of what makes a hook and a story work in the first three secondsA portfolio or examples of organic content you've strategized or createdClear, fast writing for scripts, briefs, and captionsComfort with analytics and using data to guide creative decisionsStrong organization and the ability to manage multiple clients at onceReview and leave feedback on content for editor before clients see itLead occasional on-site content shoots with local businesses, capturing their story in personBonus: experience with local businesses and B2C brandsWhat Makes You a Great FitYou're a self-starter who doesn't need heavy oversightYou're a creative thinker who also cares about resultsYou communicate clearly and take feedback wellYou enjoy a small team where you can wear a few hatsWhat We OfferVery flexible scheduleA small team with real ownership of your workPredictable workflows