Social Media Strategist – Remote Contract

Contract type: Independent contractor position

Hours: Minimum 20 hours per week

Location: Fully remote – work from home

Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application

We are looking for a Social Media Strategist to join our remote team. In this role, you will develop and execute social media strategies for clients, manage email marketing campaigns, and use data to guide strategic recommendations. You’ll work with automation tools to build scalable marketing systems and collaborate with a supportive contractor community.

This is a genuine opportunity to grow your digital marketing expertise while working with real clients across diverse industries.

What You’ll Do

• Develop social media strategies for clients, including channel selection, audience targeting, and growth planning

• Design and execute email marketing campaigns including newsletters, promotional sends, and nurture sequences

• Build automated workflows using tools like Zapier or Make to connect social platforms, email systems, and customer management software

• Manage paid advertising campaigns across Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Amazon

• Track and report on campaign performance metrics, translating data into clear insights and recommendations

• Conduct audience research and develop buyer personas to inform strategy

• Monitor website traffic and search performance as they relate to social and email campaigns

• Provide clients with regular strategy reviews and forward-looking recommendations

• Stay current on digital marketing trends and platform updates

• Manage project timelines and client communication across multiple accounts

• Write content including blog posts, email copy, and web copy to support campaigns

Skills and Background Needed

Must have:

• At least 3 years of experience in social media strategy or digital marketing

• At least 2 years working full-time in a remote or virtual role

• Hands-on experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, or ConvertKit

• Experience building automated workflows using Zapier, Make, or similar tools

• Proficiency managing paid advertising on Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, or Amazon Ads

• Experience with customer relationship management platforms

• Strong analytics skills using Google Analytics or native platform analytics

• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and their application to marketing

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom, and a project management tool

• Ability to work at least 20 hours per week and manage high-touch, deliverable-focused client work

Preferred:

• Experience with API integrations and understanding how platforms connect technically

• Familiarity with search engine optimization and answer engine optimization principles

• Experience with social media content strategy and basic graphic design or video editing

• Background in funnel architecture or advanced customer segmentation

What We’re Looking For

You operate at the intersection of strategy, data, and systems thinking. You’re comfortable building automated email sequences and interpreting campaign performance data with equal confidence. You take ownership of client satisfaction, solve problems independently, and communicate proactively. You stay current on digital marketing trends and see continued learning as part of the role.

A formal degree is not required. Instead, we value demonstrated competency and a genuine commitment to professional growth. If you don’t have a degree, relevant certifications such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Blueprint, or equivalent are helpful.

Why This Role

You’ll join a supportive community of remote contractors who genuinely invest in one another’s success. You’ll work with real clients across diverse industries, deepening your expertise in digital marketing strategy. Full training and onboarding will set you up for success, and you’ll have the flexibility of remote work while taking on meaningful client projects.

Location: Open to applicants worldwide (must be authorized to work in the United States)

Ready to get started? Submit your application below.