Social Media Manager

Whatnot · Consumer · New York, NY · Marketing

Whatnot is hiring a Social Media Manager to create high-performing content, with an emphasis on TikTok, driving engagement, reach, and cultural relevance. The role involves end-to-end content creation, trend identification, performance analysis, and collaboration with various teams.

What you'd actually do

  1. You’ll own content creation across social platforms, with a focus on TikTok
  2. Concept, shoot, edit, and publish content at a high velocity
  3. Identify trends, formats, and hooks that drive performance
  4. Rapidly test and iterate on content ideas based on performance data
  5. Analyze content performance and double down on what works

Skills

Required

  • 2–5 years of experience managing social media for a brand
  • Proven track record of creating content that drives engagement and growth
  • Deep understanding of internet culture, trends, and humor
  • Highly proficient in short-form video creation (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)
  • Strong editing skills and familiarity with tools like CapCut, Premiere, or similar
  • Comfortable both behind and in front of the camera
  • Self-starter who thrives in a scrappy, fast-paced environment

Nice to have

  • preferably startup or high-growth environment

What the JD emphasized

  • Deeply obsessed with what makes content perform—hooks, pacing, retention, and why people keep watching
  • high-output mindset, consistently creating and testing multiple pieces of content per week