Outside Communications - Social Media Strategist (Freelance) 10 20 hrs per week

Client: Outside Communications

Location: Remote

Contract: Part-time

Job Description

Outside Communications is seeking a seasoned Social Media Strategist and Copywriter to elevate the digital presence of our diverse client roster. You will take the reins as the architect of engagement for numerous service-based businesses, ranging from industrial to home services to SaaS. We need a blend of high-level strategy and tactical execution, someone who looks at every algorithm change and trend update as an opportunity to pivot and win.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Consultation: Partner with the Director of Brand and Content and the Director of Digital Marketing to ensure organic social efforts align with paid strategies and overall brand goals.
• Editorial Management: Own the creation and management of editorial calendars and publishing schedules for multiple clients.
• Content Creation: Write high-converting, platform-specific copy that resonates with B2B, B2C, and service-oriented audiences.
• Operational Excellence: Manage the end-to-end workflow in Hootsuite, including scheduling, quality control, and troubleshooting.
• Client Relations: Manage the approval process with clients, ensuring all content meets their standards and our agency’s gold standard for quality.
• Trend Spotting: Stay ahead of platform updates and industry trends to make proactive recommendations for client growth.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in social media management and professional copywriting.
• Proven track record of managing multiple client accounts simultaneously (agency experience preferred).
• Mastery of Hootsuite and deep familiarity with LinkedIn, Meta, and X/Instagram trends.
• A portfolio that demonstrates the ability to make technical or service-based topics engaging.

Important Application Note

We kindly request that only candidates with a robust background as a professional writer and a long-term desire to be a freelancer apply. You must have other active clients to work in this role. USA applicants only. Applicants whose primary expertise lies outside of social media work as a professional writer (e.g., marketing management, PPC analysis, development, or design) are encouraged to consider roles better suited to their skill sets.

Application Instructions

Please do not contact our office outside of this application process. Please submit your resume along with your writing portfolio or links to your published work. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

About Us

At Outside Communications, we help service companies grow by building strategic lead generation systems and executing with a blend of four proven strategies—search visibility, AI and voice platform authority, account-based marketing, and ongoing client engagement—to attract, convert, and retain clients. At our heart, we’re a dedicated, accountable, humble, friendly, and respectful team. You’ll be working closely with a group of keen creatives and analytical thinkers who love to help our clients win.

Compensation and Work Location

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote

Education

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience

• Copywriting: 5 years (Required)
• Social media marketing: 5 years (Required)