Black Bear · 10 hours ago
Social Media Manager
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expBlack Bear is a leading independent film studio dedicated to producing and distributing high-quality films. They are seeking a Social Media Marketing Manager to manage their corporate social channels, develop content that reflects their brand identity, and engage with their community of creators and fans.
Film ProductionMedia and EntertainmentTV Production
Responsibilities
Develop and implement Black Bear’s social media content strategy across Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms
Translate brand priorities into social-first creative concepts
Create and manage editorial calendars aligned with marketing, PR, corporate communications, and content release timelines
Identify real-time moments, cultural trends, and platform opportunities that align with the Black Bear voice
Own daily publishing across all social platforms — writing copy, sourcing assets, posting content, and ensuring brand consistency
Collaborate with marketing teams to produce thumb-stopping social creative (static, short-form video, motion graphics, memes, etc.)
Manage social content for film and streaming announcements, trailers, partnerships, creators, and awards campaigns
Ensure content is optimized per platform best practices and analytics insights
Foster a strong, positive community aligned with Black Bear’s brand values
Monitor conversations, respond to comments/messages, and escalate relevant insights and opportunities
Partner with creators, talent, and influencers when amplifying releases or campaigns
Track, analyze, and report platform performance
Monitor competitor and industry trends to inform strategy
Own KPIs across engagement, reach, growth, and content performance
Partner closely with film marketing, publicity, creative, and corporate teams to ensure alignment across all initiatives
Support film marketing campaigns by adapting assets for social-first needs
Collaborate with external agencies as needed
Qualification
Required
3–5+ years of social media management experience, ideally in film, entertainment, media, or a culturally driven brand
Deep expertise with TikTok, Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other emerging platforms
Strong copywriting, editing, creativity, and storytelling skills with a sharp brand voice
Proven ability to conceptualize and create short-form video content
Experience managing editorial calendars and juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of influencer culture, internet trends, and the digital entertainment space
Proficiency with social analytics tools and design/video skills (Photoshop, Canva, CapCut, Adobe Suite, etc.)
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
Passion for storytelling, culture, and the evolving world of film and media
Company
Black Bear
Black Bear is a global entertainment company representing singular artists, producing original content, and providing finance at each step of the creative process.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Teddy Schwarzman
Chief Executive Officer
Courtney L. Cunniff
Senior Vice President of Film
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