Social Media Manager

About AKA NYC

AKA NYC is a globally recognized advertising agency known for full-service work across theater and live entertainment, arts and culture, attractions and destinations, and sports and leisure. The agency takes a content-led, data-driven approach and has a strong track record of building cross-platform campaigns that deliver measurable outcomes.

The company partners with prominent names in entertainment, culture, and live experiences, including major Broadway productions, respected museums and institutions, popular attractions, and sports organizations. Its work focuses on shaping campaigns that help audiences connect with real experiences through meaningful stories and emotions.

Role Overview

AKA NYC is hiring a Social Media Manager to own strategy, content development, and publishing for selected client accounts. This role calls for a strong strategic thinker who can turn ideas into engaging social campaigns across platforms. Success in this position requires creative excellence, independent decision-making, and the ability to manage campaigns from initial concept through final delivery. The position is full-time, exempt, and based in New York City.

What You'll Do

• Take the lead on social media strategy, content planning, and execution for multiple client accounts.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by sharing recommendations, insights, and guidance on social best practices and new trends.
• Build social strategies, editorial calendars, KPI plans, and measurement approaches aligned with client objectives.
• Work closely with creative, media, and client service teams to launch fresh, audience-focused campaigns.
• Produce and supervise social content, including photography, video, and short-form assets shaped for each platform.
• Capture content on location when needed, such as rehearsals, performances, live events, and other key moments.
• Track campaign results, spot optimization opportunities, and present findings and next steps to clients.
• Help strengthen the social team through teamwork, mentoring, and process improvements.
• Assist with new business efforts such as pitches, audits, and strategic proposals.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate brings both strategic and creative strength, along with the confidence to manage accounts independently. You should be comfortable balancing multiple priorities, partnering with clients and internal teams, and producing social work that feels current, relevant, and effective.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary for this role in New York, NY is between $66,300 and $85,000. Base compensation may also reflect internal equity, location, job-related expertise, skills, and years of experience. A discretionary bonus may be offered as part of the overall package.

• Employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employees
• Generous paid time off, plus half-day Summer Fridays
• Hybrid work setup with at least three in-office days each week
• Annual training and development budget for continued learning
• Student loan repayment or tuition support depending on tenure
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks
• Sabbatical opportunities for long-term employees
• Pet-friendly office environment

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

AKA believes stronger work comes from a team that reflects the diversity of the community it serves. The company is committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcomes talent from all backgrounds. It is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Application Notes

Applicants should submit their application through the company website. Phone calls and walk-ins are not accepted.