Manager, Social Media & Content Strategy at Kate Farms

Goleta, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

124300.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Content Production, Storytelling, Data Analysis, Collaboration, Community Engagement, Influencer Marketing, Editorial Calendar Management, Performance Metrics, Brand Growth, User-Generated Content, Campaign Integration, Cultural Relevance

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

ABOUT KATE FARMS Kate Farms is a company with heart. Our company was founded on the belief that good nutrition leads to good health, and good health opens the door to endless possibilities. That’s why our mission is to make nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare so people can live their best lives. We are a medical food company that makes complete nutrition formulas for people who have a medical need for liquid nutrition. Kate Farms works to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and do their best work. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is at the core of Kate Farms’ values. We are an equal-opportunity employer and fully focused on equality; we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We invite you to do the best work of your life with us at Kate Farms. POSITION OVERVIEW The Manager, Social Media & Content Strategy will play a pivotal role in elevating Kate Farms’ organic social media presence across platforms— building the voice, stories, and conversations that connect our mission to millions. You will own the strategy and be responsible for concepting, planning, overseeing creative development, and deploying engaging, mission-aligned content that inspires, educates, and empowers our diverse audiences. Working cross-functionally, you’ll ensure social reflects our brand purpose, amplifies community voices, and drives meaningful engagement. This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days on-site in the office with occasional travel. WHAT YOU WILL DO Strategy & Leadership Lead and execute a comprehensive social media content strategy across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, etc.), aligned with brand goals and business priorities. Test and pilot new formats and features to keep Kate Farms on the leading edge of digital culture. Develop editorial calendars that integrate campaigns, product launches, cultural moments, and community engagement opportunities. Monitor social performance and trends to optimize strategies and maintain cultural relevance. Content Development & Execution Partner with internal brand and creative teams as well as external agencies to ensure content is on-brand, innovative, and compelling. As needed, personally shoot and produce social content. Provide direction and feedback on visual and written assets, ensuring alignment with Kate Farms’ tone, voice, and aspirational storytelling. Manage production timelines to deliver high-quality content consistently and on schedule. Oversee scheduling and publishing of organic content across all channels. Leverage user-generated content (UGC), testimonials, and influencer collaborations to amplify brand impact. Champion social-first storytelling, ensuring assets are optimized for channel, algorithm, and audience behavior. Collaboration & Engagement Serve as the bridge between social and the broader brand ecosystem, ensuring social content amplifies campaigns, partnerships, and cultural moments. Collaborate with brand, PR, partnerships, eCommerce, and sales teams to integrate social media into broader business strategies. Partner with the Community and Influencer leads to align content strategies, ensuring consistent messaging and maximizing audience reach. Support campaign and event coverage on social channels, amplifying live moments and strengthening engagement. Measurement & Optimization Define KPIs for organic social, including engagement, reach, sentiment, and share of voice. Regularly analyze performance metrics, provide insights, and adjust strategies to continuously improve results. Prepare reports and presentations for leadership to demonstrate impact and inform decision-making. WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO 6+ years of experience in social media strategy, content creation, or digital marketing (health, wellness, or consumer brand experience a plus). Proven expertise in creating and overseeing development of organic social media strategies that drive measurable engagement and brand growth. Strong background in creative direction and content production, with an eye for storytelling, design, and audience resonance. Experience managing editorial calendars and overseeing cross-platform content deployment. Excellent understanding of social platforms, trends, and best practices, with the ability to adapt strategies for emerging platforms. Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging data to optimize performance. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional partners. A self-starter with creative vision who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Strong commitment to company mission and values. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Respectfully shares and accepts feedback willingly from all levels of the organization. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 12 pounds. While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs. Possess the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position will work in a home/office environment with occasional trips to the corporate office or other meeting locations. This role requires the ability to work at a computer for extended periods and occasional travel (20%) for meetings and events. It is Kate Farms policy that any position that requires regular interaction with healthcare professionals require that, if hired, you be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation due to sincerely held religious beliefs, medical needs, or other reasons protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component that together comprise the On-Target-Earnings (OTE). The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest salary range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. $100,540 - $124,300 USD For full-time salaried or hourly workers, our total rewards package also include the option to enroll in a company-matched 401k plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Employees will also receive a generous PTO benefit with a starting accrual of 15 days per year (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure), two weeks of paid “Refresh” leave, 80 hours of paid sick leave annually, and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Kate Farms offers a range of other benefits offered with an emphasis on employee well-being such as paid disability leave, paid parental / pregnancy leave, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Social Media & Content Strategy will lead the development and execution of a comprehensive social media content strategy across various platforms. This role involves collaborating with internal and external teams to create engaging content that aligns with the brand's mission and drives meaningful engagement.