Senior Social Media Manager

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Who we are:

Kajae is a premium staff augmentation company that connects top global talents to thriving US companies and clients offering fully remote opportunities. Our team hails from over 27 different countries, with the majority coming from the Philippines and Latin America. We pride ourselves on our tight-knit culture and strong bonds, despite working remotely across diverse timezones.

Benefits:

Competitive salary – paid in USD - Receive your compensation in US dollars, providing stability and global value for your hard work.

100% fully remote setup - Work from anywhere in the world—permanently. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a remote role while staying close to what matters most. No more commuting hassles, and more time for life’s important moments.

Healthy work-life balance - We prioritize your well-being. Through regular check-ins during your first few months, we offer ongoing support and career guidance. We also ensure you’re partnered with top-tier clients in a positive, healthy work environment.

Health insurance - Get covered starting your third month with us—your health and peace of mind matter.

Mental health support - Our in-house mental health professional is available to ensure you have access to the emotional and psychological support you need to thrive.

Referral bonuses - Know someone great? Refer them and earn up to USD 100 for every successful hire.

Fun virtual events - We host monthly virtual events filled with games, holiday celebrations, and exciting prizes. It’s a great way to connect and recharge as a team.

Kajae Spotlight bonus - Exceptional performance is recognized through our Kajae Spotlight program, where top performers earn cash rewards.

Kajae Tribe and rewards platform - Engage with the whole team through our internal social platform and earn coins for participating. Use them to bid in our lively auctions for prizes like AirPods, Apple Watches, Starbucks gift cards, shopping or experience vouchers, and more.

Continuing education opportunities - Access 100% free online courses through our university partners in the US. Earn academic credits that can go toward a Master’s or Graduate Degree—completely on us.

All-expense paid summits - Top performers and tenured team members may qualify to attend our exclusive annual summits. So far, we’ve held summits in Palawan, Bohol, and Boracay (Philippines), Cusco (Peru), and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic).

About the Role

We are looking for a highly strategic Social Media Manager who deeply understands how to connect with audiences through short-form and long-form video content. This role is ideal for someone who can take large volumes of raw footage and turn them into cohesive, high-performing social content, guided by audience insights, platform strategy, and brand storytelling.

While video editing skills are required, strategy, audience intuition, and content judgment are the top priorities. We are not looking for a pure video editor—we are looking for a social-first thinker who knows what to post, why it works, and how to scale it.

Key Responsibilities:

Social Media Strategy & Audience Growth

• Own and execute social media strategy across key platforms (primarily Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts; others as needed)
• Develop content frameworks that align with audience behavior, platform algorithms, and brand voice
• Identify what content resonates, why it works, and how to replicate and scale success
• Actively analyze performance metrics to refine content direction and posting strategy

Video Content Management (Strategic, Not Just Editing)

• Review and curate large volumes of raw video footage to identify high-impact moments
• Decide what should be cut, repurposed, sequenced, or discarded based on audience value
• Edit short-form video content optimized for social performance (hooks, pacing, captions, storytelling)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to guide future content capture based on performance insights

Content Planning & Execution

• Build and manage content calendars with a strong balance of education, engagement, and brand storytelling
• Write compelling captions and post copy that enhance video performance and engagement
• Ensure consistency in tone, messaging, and visual identity across all platforms
• Stay current with social trends, formats, and platform updates—without chasing gimmicks

Collaboration & Ownership

• Work independently with minimal micromanagement
• Provide clear recommendations on what content should be created next and why
• Partner with marketing or leadership teams to align social content with business goals

Requirements:

Must-Have

• Proven experience as a Social Media Manager (not just content creator or editor)
• Demonstrated ability to grow or manage social channels strategically
• Strong understanding of audience psychology, storytelling, and engagement drivers
• Hands-on experience editing short-form video for social platforms
• Experience working with large amounts of raw footage and making strategic content decisions
• Deep familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and short-form video best practices
• Ability to analyze performance data and turn insights into action

Video & Tools

• Proficiency with video editing tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or similar
• Comfortable adding captions, hooks, pacing, and light motion elements to optimize performance
• Experience using analytics tools native to platforms or third-party tools is a plus

Soft Skills & Work Style

• Strong creative judgment and confidence in decision-making
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized and self-directed
• Strategic thinker who can see patterns, not just posts