Recreation Dallas seeks a Social Media Manager – Content Creator to join our team.

This individual will be the go-to social media expert, creating and executing engaging content strategies across various platforms. They will work closely with agency team members to create, schedule, and manage content for our clients, focusing on increasing brand visibility and audience engagement. We’re looking for a self-starter who’s deeply immersed in digital culture, has experience as a content creator or influencer, and is ready to bring that energy into an agency setting.

Recreation is an award-winning, growing, digital-first creative ad agency sandwiched between Deep Ellum and Exposition Park in Dallas, Texas. We call our work “Performance Creative” because every piece of work from our shop is expected to provide a return on investment. Recreation’s motto: Play to Win. We work to live, and since recreation is work as play, at Rec, we strive to have fun while we work. Service is at the core of everything we do: service to our clients, each other, and our community. That means leaving your ego at the door and bringing your A-game for our global and local clients. We strive to meet and exceed client goals by doing work that works. And those clients range from national to regional, involving things like convenience, pizza, tacos, ice cream, diamonds, wine, and airplanes.

You are a social media junkie who is always up to date with the latest trends, algorithms, and platform updates. You’ve dabbled in content creation yourself – whether on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube – and know how to build an authentic audience. You’ve got some agency experience under your belt and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You’re excited to bring fresh ideas to our clients and aren’t afraid to present ideas, jump in, and create content yourself. Your day-to-day will include developing and presenting social media ideas for clients, managing multiple social accounts, using various editing software to craft thumb-stopping content, reporting performance metrics, and optimizing engagement and growth. You’ll collaborate closely with creative and account teams to ensure our client’s social media presence is on point and performance-driven.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 years of experience in social media management or content creation (agency experience preferred)
• Proficient in social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, etc.)
• Experience as a content creator or influencer with a focus on growing audiences
• Knowledge of social media trends, algorithms, and best practices
• Familiarity with Google Suite, Slack, and project management tools
• Proficient in video and photo production, including editing tools such as the Adobe Suite, Capcut, etc.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, balancing creativity with performance metrics
• Comfortable managing multiple accounts in a fast-paced environment, including finishing projects with a quick turnaround.
• Organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and a self-starter
• Comfortable speaking/presenting to clients about content
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Project management skills and experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills

WINNING QUALITIES

• Be a good person
• Have a finger on the pulse of social media culture
• Self-starting creative, outside-the-box thinker
• Comfortable in front of and behind the camera
• Team player who thrives on collaboration
• Solution-oriented with an ability to adapt quickly
• Always looking for ways to optimize and improve content performance
• Able to connect and engage with diverse audiences across platforms
• Think outside the box, goes beyond the client ask
• Curious-minded, continues to grow skillset
• Group-minded team player
• Collaborative
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Always learning new tasks to get the job done

SALARY RANGE

• $50k-65k annual salary depending on experience.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Benefits include:

• 22 paid company holidays per year
• Minimum Viable PTO (MVPTO) management – Recreation employees are required to take a minimum amount of paid time off each quarter. (We found that providing unlimited PTO resulted in more burnout and fewer vacation days, so we fixed it.)
• The employer pays 100% of employee healthcare premiums starting the first day of the first full month of employment (does not include dependents/spouses/partners at this time).
• Matching 401k from day 1, no vesting period.
• 8% New Business Bonus – employees who bring in New Business receive 8% of the gross profit realized by the agency for the duration of the agreement and your employment.
• Hybrid work schedule (WFH Mon & Fri, In-Person Tues – Thurs)

• You love social media? You love creating content? You ready to make waves in an agency setting? You apply.