Vessi Footwear - Influencer and Social Operations Freelancer

Social Media Manager is needed in Vancouver, Canada.

Client: Vessi Footwear

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Contract: undefined

Job Description

Who we are: Vessi is a category-defining footwear and apparel brand with roots in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2018, our mission is to create 100% waterproof products that facilitate the joy of water. We protect water supply through meaningful charity partnerships and have recently expanded into omni-channel to enhance customer experiences. We are looking for experienced freelance support in influencer and social execution during our growth phase.

Overview: We are seeking a Social Media & Influencer Operations Freelancer to support Vessi’s owned social channels and influencer programs on a daily basis. This role focuses on execution and continuity, including publishing content, managing community engagement, coordinating influencers, and ensuring workflows run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and publish content across Vessi’s owned social channels based on established plans and direction.
• Respond to comments and messages on social platforms following brand guidelines.
• Monitor social activity and report issues, opportunities, or trends to the Brand Communications & Activation team.
• Coordinate content and posting timelines with internal teams as necessary.
• Manage daily communication with influencers and brand ambassadors.
• Support ongoing relationships with top-tier organic ambassadors.
• Coordinate product seeding, timelines, and deliverables.
• Review and approve influencer and UGC content against brand guidelines.
• Track deliverables, usage rights, and posting schedules.
• Manage contracts, payments, and documentation using existing tools and processes.
• Keep social and influencer workflows organized and efficient.
• Maintain clear documentation and basic reporting.
• Flag delays, risks, or inconsistencies early.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience managing brand social media channels and/or influencer programs.
• Strong execution and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workflows simultaneously.
• Comfortable with day-to-day community management and real-time social engagement.
• Familiarity with influencer platforms, contracts, and payment workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and thorough follow-through.
• Clear written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Apparel or retail brand experience and/or agency experience is considered an asset.

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting organic ambassador programs.
• Experience reviewing and approving UGC or creator content.
• Experience working with lifestyle, apparel, or consumer brands.

What You’ll Get

• Opportunity to work with a growing, category-defining brand.
• Flexible contract-based engagement.
• Exposure to influencer and social operations at scale.

Company Commitment

At Vessi, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members feel welcome and can thrive. We believe that genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to fulfill our mission and uphold our core values. Vessi is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets.

Rate

Freelancer Rate: $45 - $65/hour based on experience.