Sales & Marketing · Austin, TX

Social Media Manager jobs in Austin, TX

Plans and runs a brand's presence on social platforms, creating and scheduling content, engaging with the community, and reporting on growth and engagement against goals.

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$23–$56/hr
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Strategic Digital Tech Community Manager

City of Shakopee, MN · Austin, TX

The City of Shakopee, MN is looking for a Digital Community Manager to lead engagement and content strategies across various platforms... ...candidate will have extensive experience in community management and social pla…

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Social Catering Sales Manager

Sage Hospitality · Austin, TX · Full-time

: Why us? Sage Hospitality Group is set to hire a Social Catering Sales Manager at Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas! Located in the Rainey Street District, Hotel Van Zandt features 319 guest rooms and more than 25,000 sq…

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Social Media and Content Specialist

Austin Capital Bank · Austin, TX · Full-time

Job Title: Social Media and Content Specialist Location: Austin, Texas / in office 3-4 days per week About Us: At Austin Capital Bank, we create financial products and services that do good by enhancing our customers’ fi…

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Social & Content Associate Manager

Sky Society · Austin, TX · Full-time

Social & Content Associate Manager Austin, Texas (Hybrid) About Sky Society Sky Society is the leader in early career advancement for Marketing... ...resonates with Gen Z audiences. You are fluent in social media, unders…

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Director of Social Media

Intellibright · Austin, TX
$95k - $120k

Job Description Job Description Director of Social Media Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid. In office Monday, Wednesday, Friday) Reports To: Chief Digital Officer Team: Social Media The Opportunity This is an opportunity to b…

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Job Description Job Description Social media moves fast. So do we. We're looking for someone who understands that great social isn'... ...pushing creative boundaries and elevating the bar for excellence Manage day-to-day…

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Digital Community Manager

Emerson · Austin, TX · Full-time

Description We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Digital Community Manager to revitalize and scale our customer community across owned... ...end-to-end community strategy, partnering closely with the social media team…

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Paid Media Specialist

Catalyst · Austin, TX
$70k - $75k

Exempt / Salaried Reports to: VP of Client Strategy What’s the job? We are looking for a talented, data-driven Paid Media Specialist to manage, optimize, and strategize paid advertising campaigns across platforms like Go…

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Social Media Manager

Texas Lifestyle Magazine · Round Rock, TX

The Social Media Manager (SMM) is the social media lead for Texas Lifestyle Magazine (TLM). The primary responsibility is to make sure content is being posted consistently on the TLM platforms based on the strategy devel…

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What social media managers earn in Austin

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $23–$29 $47k–$61k
Mid level $30–$40 $63k–$84k
Senior $40–$56 $84k–$116k

Adjusted for the Austin market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Content planning and calendarsShort-form videoCopywriting for socialCommunity managementPlatform analyticsScheduling toolsPaid social basicsTrend awarenessBrand voice
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Which accounts have you grown, and what actually drove the growth?

Bring numbers and attribute growth to specific decisions, like a format change or posting cadence, not to luck or trends alone.

How do you develop a content strategy for a new brand?

Describe audience research, platform selection, content pillars, and a testing period before locking a calendar.

How would you handle a negative comment thread gaining traction?

Show a calm escalation process: assess validity, respond honestly and quickly where warranted, and know when to take it private.

How do you decide whether to jump on a trend?

Explain filtering trends through brand fit and risk, with an example of one you joined and one you deliberately skipped.

Which metrics matter most to you, and which are vanity?

Tie metrics to goals: reach and follower counts matter less than engagement quality, clicks, and conversions.

How do you produce enough content consistently without burning out?

Talk about batching, repurposing across platforms, templates, and a realistic cadence you can sustain.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For social media managers specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Quantify account growth with before-and-after numbers and the period, such as follower or engagement gains.

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Link the accounts you have run so hiring managers can see the actual work.

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Name platforms and formats specifically, especially short-form video, which most posts now require.

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Include one community or crisis story outcome, since judgment under pressure is part of the role.

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List content production skills, like Capcut or Canva, that let you create without a design team.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Social Media Coordinator
02 Social Media Manager
03 Senior Social Media Manager
04 Head of Social
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