KENDO HOLDINGS INC - Temp Manager, Social & Influencer Marketing Lip Lab

Social Media Manager is needed in San Francisco, United States.

Client: KENDO HOLDINGS INC

Location: San Francisco, CA

Contract: Temporary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Kendo Holdings, Inc., a beauty brand developer and wholesaler based in San Francisco, is seeking a highly organized, creative, and culturally plugged-in TEMP Manager, Social & Influencer Marketing for Lip Lab. This role will support the day-to-day execution of our social media and influencer marketing strategy, sitting at the intersection of social, content, influencer marketing, UGC, talent partnerships, and TikTok Shop.

The candidate will be responsible for managing social channels and communities, activating creators, coordinating UGC programming, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure the best content across organic and paid media. A strong understanding of the creator landscape and emerging social trends is essential, as well as the ability to independently manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media & Community Management

• Manage Lip Lab’s social media channels, including content publishing, calendar management, community management, and ongoing optimization.
• Execute the social content calendar, ensuring timely and accurate publication.
• Create and publish social-first content, maximizing UGC and creator-generated content.
• Engage with the Lip Lab community through comments and messages.
• Monitor trends, platform updates, and cultural moments to identify participation opportunities.
• Partner with internal teams to align social content with broader marketing strategies.

UGC & Creator Programming

• Manage Lip Lab’s UGC programming through Skeepers, including creator briefing and content coordination.
• Develop compelling creator briefs that align with brand and marketing objectives.
• Review and select high-performing UGC for various marketing channels.
• Collaborate with the Media team to incorporate effective creator assets into media plans.
• Apply performance learnings to refine future creator programming.

Influencer & PR Support

• Coordinate with Lip Lab’s PR agency on monthly marketing plans, focusing on key brand moments.
• Assist with influencer gifting, seeding initiatives, and managing creator partnerships.
• Conduct creator outreach and manage partnership communications.
• Support talent contracting and ensure seamless partnership execution.
• Organize creator outreach and maintain timelines and approvals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Ensure integrated execution across key initiatives with the broader team.
• Track and report on key social, creator, and UGC activities for future optimization.
• Maintain organization across content assets, creator deliverables, partnership timelines, and marketing priorities.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of marketing experience with 2-3 years in social media, influencer marketing, or related fields, preferably in beauty, lifestyle, or fashion.
• Proven management experience with brand social media channels.
• Experience with UGC or creator programming; familiarity with Skeepers is preferred.
• Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, and the creator/social media landscape.
• Experience working with influencers, including identification and partnership management.
• Preferred TikTok Shop experience, particularly in creator gifting and activation.
• Strong creative instincts for high-performing social content.
• Comfortable creating content as needed, including filming and editing.
• High organizational skills to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for relationship-building across teams and partners.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The salary range for this temporary position is $52.00 - $62.50 per hour, dependent upon experience and San Francisco location. This position is a hybrid role based in the downtown San Francisco office, requiring in-office work from Tuesday to Thursday, with remote work on Monday and Friday.

The Kendo house of brands includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, and Lip Lab.