Sales & Marketing · San Jose, CA

Social Media Manager jobs in San Jose, CA

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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$30–$73/hr
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Market Manager - Northern CA (South Bay Area)

Vinattieri 1385 Vinattieri 1385 · San Jose, CA · Full-time

Job Description: MARKET MANAGER - Northern CA/South Bay POSITION DESCRIPTION Based in South Bay Area The Antinori US companies, Vinattieri 1385, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Col Solare and Antinori Napa Valley, employ indiv…

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Visual Merchandiser- Valley Fair

H&M · Santa Clara, CA · Full-time
$23.58 - $27.32 per hour

Organize and plan your workload according to store activation plan and adapt based on business needs in collaboration with your Store Management team and Area Visual Manager Launch and maintain the latest global campaign…

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Community Manager - Silver

Greystar · San Jose, CA
$96k - $100k

ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental…

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Assistant Community Manager - Lynhaven

Greystar · San Jose, CA
$29.81 - $33 per hour

ABOUT GREYSTAR Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental…

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B2B E-commerce Marketing Specialist

WeBox · San Jose, CA · Full-time

promote compelling content, monitor performance metrics, and manage online campaigns across various platforms. Key Responsibilities... ...Create and manage digital marketing campaigns across email, social media (LinkedIn…

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Director, Strategic Communications - Product

Western Digital · San Jose, CA · Full-time

system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s... ...meetings, industry events, analyst engagements, media opportunities, Board of Directors... ...and external channels, includi…

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Community Manager

ARROWHEAD HOUSING · San Jose, CA
$31 - $32 per hour

Job description: We are looking for a Community Manager to manage a property in the San Jose, CA area. Arrowhead Housing is a boutique property management company dedicated to creating unique experiences. We manage vario…

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Overview We’re looking for a Social Media Content Creator to bring the Aven brand to life through compelling storytelling and writing. You will represent a unified brand voice across multiple channels. The ideal candidat…

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What social media managers earn in San Jose

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $30–$38 $62k–$80k
Mid level $40–$53 $83k–$110k
Senior $53–$73 $110k–$152k

Adjusted for the San Jose 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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