Type: Contract/Temp
Posted Date: 2026-09-21
Pay Range: Negotiable
Primary Function
Committed to delivering premium content and experiences to audiences around the world. The mission is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make ours the world's premier entertainment company.
The Campaigns & Content Social Marketing team is responsible for social strategy for TV programming, editorial in print and on .com, and Verts campaigns driving measurable impact through strategic partnerships, creator collaboration, and our owned social presence. We set the strategy in collaboration with other teams to curate and create content for branded channels educating and entertaining fans, so they discover new editorial and programming to read, watch, and talk about.
We are seeking an Associate Manager, Social Media to support strategic and creative social content development across Editorial content and TV titles. This role assists Managers and Sr. Managers with daily social content strategy for Editorial digital stories and magazine features (spanning Animals, Travel, Kids & Family, History, and Science topics), as well as campaign execution for TV titles.
The Associate Manager will support best-in-class creative execution from production through launch, with an audience-first approach that ladders up to key business goals: growing magazine and digital subscriptions, driving acquisition, and enhancing brand affinity.
To be successful, you will need to be a storyteller and marketer with excellent judgement to balance audience interests and business goals. You'll have a deep passion, appreciation, and understanding of editorial and entertainment broadly, with a deep and breadth of knowledge spanning Natural History/Animal, Science, History, Travel and Adventure Culture and Kids topics.
The role is based in Washington, D.C. 4 days a week.
Duties & Responsibilities
*Social Strategy:
Support Managers and Sr. Managers on daily social content and campaign strategies for Editorial stories and TV titles, tailoring approach by topic and audience segment
Partner closely with Editorial and TV marketing teams to help create high-impact, conversation-driving daily content and campaigns
Advise on social media best practices and cultural/platform trends as they apply to Editorial stories and TV titles
Help evolve tactics throughout each campaign and daily content cycle as new data, platforms, and cultural moments emerge
Support the execution of partnerships with subject matter experts, creators, and celebrities-ensuring alignment with Editorial priorities and TV campaigns
*Creator Content Strategy:
Guide creative ideation, campaign development, and execution for creator initiatives.
Partner with Content, Marketing, PR/Comms, Editorial, and Creative teams to develop innovative creator-first content experiences across owned and earned channels.
Champion experimentation with emerging content formats while maintaining brand integrity and audience relevance.
*Content Production:
Support the creative pipeline for social content across Editorial and TV priorities-assisting with ideation, creative direction, and production through final sign-off
Assist with hands-on production of social-first content, including supporting talent/subject-matter-expert interviews and on-set social capture
Partner with Editorial, Marketing, PR, agencies, platforms, and talent representatives on talent/contributor social training, on-set social capture, live event coverage, digital activations, paid media creative, and influencer activations
Build and maintain process workflows and content calendars to keep production and publishing on track
*Data & Reporting:
Support monitoring of performance to understand the effectiveness of strategy and creative execution
Help translate data into recommendations for continuous improvement across content and campaigns
Assist in building reporting for priority stories and campaigns in partnership with the Analytics team
Skills & Qualifications
Deep and current understanding of social platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, X, Reddit, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat) and a curiosity for emerging platforms
Ability to support multiple high priorities at once in a fast-paced environment
Strong creative writing skills, with a keen eye for compelling and innovative content
Significant organizational skills and extreme attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and manage relationships across internal and external stakeholders
Team-first mentality, with creative, proactive, and independent thinking
Education & Experience
College degree in digital/social marketing, business, journalism, or related field
3-4 years of experience in social media marketing, agency work, or a related field
Experience creating and/or producing social content
Experience building and maintaining process workflows and content calendars
Customer Service Commitment:
TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
TeamPeople, a division of System One, is an organization dedicated to providing superior customer service. Outstanding customer service encompasses everything from performing the technical, creative and operational aspects of our jobs to the best of our ability, to going the extra mile to assist our customers and colleagues in any way. TeamPeople not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
We respect, value and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We also believe that bringing diverse individuals together allows us to collectively and more effectively address the issues that face our customers. It is our aim, therefore, that our partners, strategies and investments reflect these core values. TeamPeople is dedicated to providing superior customer service and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
