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Senior Social Media Manager

Open 58d
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 16, 2026).

We’re not looking for a “content scheduler.”

We’re hiring an analytics-led Social Media Manager who can build a scalable content engine that drives:

  • Reach
  • Trust
  • Conversions

Your mandate is simple:
Turn social media into a consistent growth channel—not just a content channel.

You will work closely with:

  • Growth Team
  • Copywriters
  • Designers & Video Editors
  • Influencers / Creators
  • Founders
  • Marketing Team

What You Will Own (KRAs)

1. Social Growth Engine (Core Ownership)

  • Build and execute platform strategy across:
    • Instagram
    • YouTube (Long + Short Form)
    • Other relevant platforms
  • Own:
    • Content calendar
    • Posting cadence
    • Distribution strategy

You are responsible for:
“How do we grow consistently every week?”


2. Content Performance System

  • Identify:
    • Winning formats
    • Hooks
    • Content themes
  • Build:
    • Repeatable content loops
    • Scalable content frameworks
  • Continuously:
    • Test
    • Iterate
    • Optimize

You are responsible for:
“What content works and why?”


3. Creator & Influencer Engine

  • Identify and onboard:
    • 25K–150K follower creators
    • Relevant talent partnerships
  • Build:
    • UGC pipeline
    • Creator briefs
  • Manage:
    • Output quality
    • Content consistency

You are responsible for:
“How do we generate high-quality content at scale?”


4. Persona-Led Content Strategy

  • Translate:
    • Male vs Female psychology
    • Age segments (35–60)

Into:

  • Content themes
  • Hooks
  • Formats

5. Community & Engagement

  • Drive:
    • Comments
    • Saves
    • Shares
  • Build:
    • Active audience interaction
    • Meaningful conversations

You are responsible for:
“Do people care enough to engage?”


6. Performance Analysis (CRITICAL)

  • Track:
    • Content-level performance
  • Identify:
    • Patterns
    • Drop-offs
    • Opportunities
  • Turn insights into:
    • New content ideas
    • Better hooks
    • Stronger formats

7. Social → Growth Integration

  • Partner with Growth team to:
    • Repurpose winning content into ads
    • Align messaging across funnel

You are responsible for:
“How does social contribute to revenue?”


KPIs (How You’ll Be Measured)

Core Metrics:

  1. Follower Growth Rate
    • Target: 8–12% MoM
  2. Engagement Rate
    • Target: 5–8%+
  3. Save & Share Rate (Critical)
    • Indicates content depth & relatability
  4. Viral Content Ratio
    • 15–30% of posts hitting 2–3x average reach
  5. Content Output Consistency
    • 4–6 posts/week/platform
  6. UGC Volume
    • 10–20 creator assets/week
  7. Social Contribution to Revenue
    • Assisted conversions
    • Retargeting performance
  8. Iteration Speed
    • Testing cycles within 5–7 days


Requirements

What “Good” Looks Like

  • Builds repeatable content systems & IPs
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Indian consumer behavior
    • Platform algorithms
  • Thinks in:
    • Hooks
    • Formats
    • Distribution
  • Obsessed with:
    • Performance
    • Speed
    • Iteration

What We Don’t Want

  • “Posting managers”
  • Aesthetic-first, performance-later mindset
  • People who don’t look at data
  • Low ownership, execution-only profiles

Must-Have Skills

  • Deep understanding of:
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Social algorithms
  • Proven experience with:
    • Influencer / UGC ecosystem
    • D2C brands

Bonus (Big Plus)

  • Experience in:
    • Health / Wellness category
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Consumer psychology
    • Performance content
  • Ability to:
    • Translate organic content into ad creatives

Final Note

This is not a content role.

This is a growth role disguised as social media.

We’re looking for someone who can build a content engine that drives real business outcomes—not just engagement.



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