Social Media Manager (Part Time Contractor)

Role Description: Social Media Manager (Part Time Contractor) Company background Povi ( is a US-based livestreaming startup redefining how the world engages with politics. Through interactive live-video content, we’re improving the world’s political conversation through discourse, engagement, and entertainment. Our platform empowers independent journalists and content creators from all sides, fostering transparency and reducing partisanship. We’re building a true home for politics, one where productive dialogue thrives via a vibrant community and topical features. We’re a small team of passionate entrepreneurs and builders. Right now, we are in the finalstages of re-imagining and re-launching our platform with a public unveiling scheduled for earlyJanuary. And we’re well positioned for rapid growth, with our next Seed funding round plannedto kick off in late January. Exciting times guaranteed! Join us as our next Social Media Manager to amplify the voice of a platform that's redefiningpolitical engagement. A place where creative marketing drives meaningful real-world impact. Role Specifics Position Title: Social Media Manager Location: Fully Remote - US Eastern Time Hiring Manager: Beckton Peddy - (co-founder and COO) Reports To: Beckton Peddy Job Type: Part-Time (15-20 hours per week) Desired Start Date: On or before December 15th, 2025 Job Overview: We are seeking a passionate and creative Social Media Manager to join our small team part-time on a remote contractor basis. The ideal candidate is deeply immersed in U.S. politics and internet culture, with a knack for creating engaging content that resonates with politically-inclined audiences and fitting our brand. This role will focus on crafting and executing social media strategies, creating compelling video, image and text content, and driving meaningful engagement on platforms like X, Bluesky, Threads, and TikTok. Key Responsibilities: Strategy Development: Create and implement organic social media strategies to grow our audience, enhance engagement, and foster balanced political discourse. Content Creation & Management: Develop captivating high-quality content for organic postings, including text, images and videos, maintaining our politically neutral (but engaging and slightly memey) brand voice. Schedule and regularly publish posts across TikTok/YT Shorts, Instagram,X/Bluesky/Threads, and Facebook. Monitor and respond to audience interactions in a timely manner. Collaboration: Collaborate with our creators on content & platform features, utilizing their voices to enhance our brand. Work with our Growth Lead to execute influencer campaigns, coordinating user-focused influencer content and organic social posting to support acquisition strategies. Work together with our Co-Founder and Marketing Director to maintain cohesive brand voice & style. Outbound Engagement: Actively engage with users, creators, and communities on X, Bluesky, YouTube and TikTok to build relationships and drive platform interaction. Analytics and Reporting: Track, analyze and report on KPI’s to measure success & optimize content performance. Trend Awareness: Monitor industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices (e.g TikTok Carousels). Stay up-to-date on U.S. politics, internet culture, and trends to keep our content feeling like we are “in the conversation”. Required Qualifications: In-depth knowledge of U.S. politics and internet culture, with a strong understanding of political social media dynamics and trends. Social media native with a natural, conversational approach to content creation andengagement. Proven experience building or managing social media accounts on TikTok/Instagram orX/Bluesky/Threads. Comfortable appearing on camera to create engaging short-video content. Intermediate graphic design (AI art is acceptable) and video editing skills. Ability to work independently in a remote environment . Ideal (not required) Qualifications: Experience managing social media accounts for a brand or media organization. Passionate about reducing partisanship and fostering political discourse from all sides. Advanced graphic design, video editing, or animation skills. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field. Experience with paid social media advertising. Benefits: Be part of a fast-growing startup environment (Excitement around every corner!) Join a remote-first mission driven team that works hard, but is flexible. Early opportunities for growth and additional responsibilities. Pay: $1,200.00 - $1,500.00 per month Benefits: • Flexible schedule Application Question(s): • Are you well-versed and interested in US Politics and able to help present a balanced viewpoint? • Are you comfortable being on camera yourself? Also, give an example of how you were able to grow an account (Provide a number for how much you increased the followers/users) and on which social media platform you grew it. Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job