Community Growth Strategist + Audience Relationship Architect

I’m looking for a community-building expert, NOT a basic social media manager. At Expand Lab, we already handle: Content creation Editing Visibility strategy Funnel building Posting + scheduling Branding + messaging Where I need support is DIFFERENT: I need someone who specializes in growing a genuine, loyal, engaged community around a personal brand — not just getting views. Your role: Help me build a real community of people who: Follow because they FEEL connected Engage consistently Talk back in the comments DM naturally Join the conversation Stick around because of value, trust, and relationship I want someone who has proven experience helping creators grow from 0 → 5k+ followers quickly through community strategies, not just trends. You must be great at: Creative community-building strategies DM workflows that deepen relationships Audience engagement systems Comment engagement loops “Identity-based” community creation Turning casual viewers into loyal followers Designing recurring series, rituals, or hooks that keep people coming back Parasocial relationship building Partnerships/borrowed audience tactics Viral engagement moments High-retention storytelling formats What this is NOT: ❌ Not looking for someone to edit videos ❌ Not looking for someone to design graphics ❌ Not looking for someone to create basic content calendars ❌ Not looking for someone who posts generic “growth tips” What this IS: ✔ Someone who architects community ✔ Someone who understands human psychology ✔ Someone who creates connection, not just content ✔ Someone who grows an audience who CARES ✔ Someone who brings creative strategies beyond trends ✔ Someone who has achieved measurable community growth before Please apply if you have experience with: Taking an account from zero → engaged community Building an audience that trusts, engages, and follows the journey Designing strategic connection-building content Engagement playbooks Community rituals or “sticky” formats Storytelling sequences Comment and DM strategies If you have case studies, screenshares of engagement growth, or examples of community-building campaigns — please send them. Excited to bring someone in who understands the heart behind building a loyal, connected audience. Apply tot his job