Napa Valley Creative Agency - Freelance Social Media Manager / Content Creator

Social Media Manager is needed in Napa, United States.

Client: Napa Valley Creative Agency

Location: Napa, CA

Contract: Contract

Job Description

Napa Valley Creative Agency is looking for an experienced freelance Social Media Manager / Content Creator to provide ongoing support across a growing portfolio of wine, hospitality, travel, lifestyle, and cultural clients. This creative role involves understanding both the strategic and execution sides of social media, managing and scheduling content, writing in brand voices, and creating short-form content. The position requires someone highly organized, creatively minded, and detail-oriented, who can work independently and produce polished client-ready work.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Managing and maintaining social media content calendars for multiple client accounts
• Writing thoughtful, polished social copy in distinct brand voices
• Scheduling and publishing content across Instagram, Facebook, and other relevant platforms
• Selecting photography and video assets for posts, Reels, Stories, and campaigns
• Creating and editing short-form video and social-first content
• Performing light photo editing and asset preparation
• Helping organize approvals, deadlines, and client deliverables
• Reviewing content for accuracy, tone, spelling, visual consistency, and overall quality
• Identifying relevant social trends and content opportunities for each brand
• Assisting with community management, collaborations, tagging, and other day-to-day account needs
• Occasionally capturing photo and video content on location throughout Napa Valley
• Supporting larger campaigns, shoots, and creative projects as needed

Requirements

Strong candidates will have:

• A strong portfolio and/or examples of high-quality social media, content, photography, video, design, or brand work
• Professional experience creating content for brands or businesses
• Excellent writing, grammar, and communication skills
• Strong understanding of Instagram and Facebook
• Experience with social media scheduling and publishing platforms
• Experience creating Reels and short-form video content
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple brands, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong visual judgment and understanding of composition and storytelling
• The ability to work independently and manage agreed-upon deliverables
• Reliable communication and follow-through

Additional Information

Experience working with wineries, hotels, restaurants, tourism, luxury, lifestyle, or other premium brands is highly valued. Photography and videography experience is a significant plus. Familiarity with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar software is encouraged. Candidates should be based in Napa Valley or within reasonable driving distance, as reliable transportation is required for on-location work.

Schedule & Engagement

The role is an independent contractor/freelance position, averaging approximately 10 hours per week initially, with potential for additional hours as the agency grows. The contractor will determine when and how the work is completed, maintaining flexibility with their own clients and other professional engagements.

Compensation

Compensation ranges from $30 to $40 per hour, depending on experience, capabilities, and portfolio. Additional project-based photography, videography, and content-production opportunities may be available based on experience.

About Napa Valley Creative Agency

Napa Valley Creative Agency is a boutique creative and marketing agency focused on wine, hospitality, travel, and lifestyle brands. We are a small, growing agency seeking a trusted creative partner to support our expanding client roster.

To Apply

A portfolio and/or links to social media pages demonstrating previous work are required for consideration. Please submit:

• A portfolio, website, and/or links to social media pages showcasing content you have personally created
• Examples of social media accounts you have managed, if applicable
• Examples of photography, video, Reels, or other social content, if applicable
• Examples of social copy or brand writing
• A brief introduction and relevant professional background
• A short note about your current freelance work and why this opportunity interests you

Note that applications without examples of previous work will not be considered. Quality of work, creative judgment, and real-world experience are prioritized over formal credentials or a traditional résumé.