Social Media Manager

Overview

Social Media Manager (Hybrid, Contract)

Location:

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Schedule:

32 hours per week, Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Model:
Hybrid — in person 3 days per week

Contract Role

We’re growing and are looking for an experienced Social Media Manager to join our team in a hands-on, strategic role based out of our Council Bluffs office. This position is ideal for someone who understands both the creative and analytical sides of social media and enjoys working closely with clients, trends, and data.

This role will own day-to-day social media execution while assisting with strategy, improvement, and performance optimization across multiple client accounts.

• Plan and manage monthly social media content calendars
• Assist with social media strategy development and refinement
• Schedule content across platforms (primarily Instagram, Facebook, and Google Business Profile)
• Capture and gather content (photo/video) as needed during in-person office days and client needs
• Stay current on platform trends, audio, formats, and best practices
• Conduct ongoing trend research and identify opportunities to improve reach and engagement
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics (reach, engagement, growth, etc.)
• Provide insights and recommendations based on analytics to improve results
• Collaborate closely with the owner and internal team to align content with client goals
• Ensure content is on-brand, timely, and aligned with current best practices

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Social Media Manager role
• Proven experience managing social media for businesses or brands
• Strong understanding of Instagram and Facebook best practices (Reels, Stories, feeds, engagement)
• Experience with scheduling tools and analytics platforms
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working with clients to refine content and get feedback
• Must be local to Council Bluffs/Omaha area and available to work in person 3 days per week, 9–5
• Reliable transportation for local content capture needs

• Contract position
• 32 hours per week, Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Hybrid schedule (3 days in person at the Council Bluffs office, remaining hours remote)
• Opportunity to grow with the company and take on additional responsibility over time

This role is best suited for someone who:

• Enjoys both strategy and execution
• Is proactive, organized, and self-motivated
• Can balance creativity with analytics and performance tracking
• Wants to be part of a growing, community-focused marketing team