Albany Pro Musica - Social Media Manager

Social Media Manager is needed in Troy, United States.

Client: Albany Pro Musica

Location: Troy, NY

Contract: Part-time, Contract

Job Description

Albany Pro Musica seeks a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Social Media Manager to build and execute a social media strategy that grows audiences, deepens community engagement, and supports ticket sales, fundraising, and brand awareness. This role owns day-to-day content planning, creation, scheduling, and community management across the organization’s social platforms, working closely with the Executive Director, APM’s artistic and administrative staff, and select volunteers and contractors.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing social media accounts professionally, ideally for an arts, nonprofit, or cultural organization.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice for different audiences and platforms.
• Proficiency with Meta Business Suite, Instagram, TikTok, and scheduling/content tools (e.g., Later, Canva, Adobe Express).
• Basic photo and video editing skills; comfort shooting content on a smartphone in live settings.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently against a content calendar and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong collaborative attitude.
• Ability to attend occasional evening or weekend rehearsals and concerts in the greater Capital Region of NY (Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, etc.)

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with, or genuine interest in, choral or classical music.
• Familiarity with the Capital Region arts landscape.

Structure & Compensation

This is a remote, freelance/contract position compensated at approximately $40-$50/hour, commensurate with experience, with an estimated time commitment of up to 30 hours per month. Monthly hours may vary based on current project needs. The Social Media Manager will be expected to participate in occasional online meetings with the APM team. Scope and specific deliverables will be determined collaboratively based on the selected candidate’s skills and availability.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Albany Pro Musica is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

About Albany Pro Musica

Albany Pro Musica (APM) is the Capital Region’s leading choral ensemble and has been a driving force in the region’s cultural life for more than 45 years. Under the leadership of Opalka Family Artistic Director Dr. José Daniel Flores-Caraballo, APM is recognized for artistic excellence, innovative programming, and performances spanning intimate a cappella works to large-scale choral masterworks. With 64–100 auditioned volunteer singers, APM presents a dynamic annual concert season featuring acclaimed guest artists, orchestral collaborations, and beloved holiday traditions while serving as Chorus-in-Residence at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, the University at Albany, and the Mostly Modern Festival. Guided by its mission to inspire audiences through exceptional choral performance and to advance the choral art through education, APM also provides transformative educational opportunities that have impacted thousands of students across the Capital Region and beyond.

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Troy, NY 12180