Junior Social Media Account Manager

Junior Social Media Account Manager 

Ascensio Marketing | Independent Contractor

Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Remote/ Southern California 
Compensation: 48,000-50,000 annually (contract equivalent)
Experience Level: Entry-Level / 0-2 Years
Industry Focus: Golf, Lifestyle & Consumer Brands
Reports To: Director of Accounts & Client Services

About Us

Ascensio Marketing is a social media and content strategy agency that partners with brands to build engaged, high-performing digital communities. We manage the full lifecycle of social content, from strategy and creative concepting through production and publishing.

With deep roots in the golf industry and a growing portfolio of lifestyle and consumer brands, our team moves fast, thinks creatively, and treats every client account like it's our own.

The Role

We're looking for a creative, highly organized, and social media-savvy Junior Social Media Account Manager / Strategist to collaborate with our growing team on a contract basis.

This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career marketing professional who lives and breathes social media, understands golf culture, and is excited to turn creative ideas into impactful campaigns.

You'll play an active role in the day-to-day management of client social media accounts, from content planning and creative ideation to production coordination, scheduling, publishing, community engagement, and performance monitoring.

You'll work closely with our account leadership and creative teams to develop social-first concepts, manage content calendars, coordinate deliverables, and ensure each account maintains a consistent, engaging, and on-brand presence.

Beyond client accounts, you'll also support Ascensio's own social media presence, creator partnerships, and new business development initiatives.

Strong golf knowledge is required. We're looking for someone who follows professional golf, understands the terminology, recognizes key players and brands, and is familiar with the culture surrounding the sport.

What You'll Do

Social Media Account Management & Publishing

• Manage the day-to-day execution of assigned client social media accounts across Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms.
• Own content scheduling and publishing, ensuring posts go live accurately, consistently, and on time.
• Plan, create, schedule, and publish Instagram Stories, Reels, feed posts, TikToks, and other social-first content.
• Write engaging, on-brand captions and optimize content for each platform's audience and best practices.
• Maintain organized content calendars and publishing schedules, adjusting for timely content opportunities.
• Monitor community engagement, respond to comments and interactions as appropriate, and identify relevant audience conversations.
• Conduct quality checks on creative assets, captions, tags, links, and formatting before publishing.
• Identify and troubleshoot publishing issues, missing assets, and scheduling conflicts.

Content Strategy & Creative Development

• Contribute original content ideas, social-first concepts, and creative campaign opportunities for assigned client accounts.
• Research emerging trends, viral formats, cultural moments, and golf-related conversations to identify timely content opportunities.
• Support the development of monthly content strategies and calendars aligned with client objectives, brand identity, and target audiences.
• Conduct competitor research and analyze social media activity to identify opportunities for growth and engagement.
• Collaborate with creative teams to translate ideas into actionable briefs and content deliverables.
• Support basic content creation, short-form video editing, and mobile content capture as needed.

Client & Project Management

• Serve as a day-to-day support contact for assigned client accounts, assisting with communications, status updates, meetings, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate with designers, editors, videographers, and creative partners to move content from concept through production, approval, and publishing.
• Manage assigned project timelines, creative briefs, revisions, approvals, and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate project trackers and proactively communicate updates, roadblocks, and next steps.
• Help ensure client feedback is incorporated and projects remain aligned with brand objectives and deadlines.

Creator Partnerships & Influencer Marketing

• Research and identify relevant creators, influencers, and potential brand partners, particularly within the golf industry.
• Support creator outreach, partnership communications, and campaign coordination.
• Assist with creator briefs, content approvals, deliverable tracking, and affiliate marketing initiatives.
• Maintain organized creator databases and partnership trackers.

Agency Marketing & Business Development

• Support Ascensio's own social media accounts, including content planning, creative ideation, publishing, and community engagement.
• Develop social-first content opportunities that showcase Ascensio's work, creative capabilities, client successes, and agency culture.
• Research prospective clients, emerging brands, and potential business opportunities within the golf, lifestyle, and consumer industries.
• Assist with prospect outreach, agency presentations, case studies, and business development initiatives.

Analytics & Performance

• Monitor social media performance, audience growth, engagement trends, and content effectiveness.
• Assist with weekly and monthly performance reporting and identify key takeaways.
• Use performance insights to recommend content improvements and new creative opportunities.
• Stay informed on platform updates, algorithm changes, and evolving social media best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Recent graduate or 0–2 years of experience in social media, marketing, communications, advertising, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of golf is required, including golf terminology, professional players, major tournaments, and golf culture.
• Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn, including platform trends and content best practices.
• Creative thinker with a strong instinct for engaging, social-first content and digital storytelling.
• Experience creating, scheduling, publishing, or managing social media content, including Instagram Stories.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Basic proficiency in content creation and editing tools such as Canva, CapCut, or Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable collaborating in a fast-paced agency environment.

Nice to Have

• Personal experience playing golf or previous work within the golf industry.
• Familiarity with the PGA TOUR, LPGA, TGL, and golf creators or media personalities.
• Previous internship, freelance, or agency experience in social media marketing.
• Familiarity with Sprout Social, Trello, or similar social media and project management tools.
• Experience with influencer outreach, affiliate marketing, or social media analytics.

What We're Really Looking For

We're looking for someone who is equal parts creative and organized. Someone who can recognize a trending moment, pitch a relevant content idea, and follow through to execution.

You should be comfortable taking initiative, managing multiple moving pieces, and working in an environment where priorities can shift quickly.

You don't need years of agency experience, but you should have strong social media instincts, a genuine understanding of golf, and the ability to think critically about what makes content successful.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who brings ideas to the table, takes ownership of their work, and is excited to grow their skills in social media strategy and account management.

Why Work With Ascensio?

At Ascensio, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with brands across the golf, lifestyle, and consumer industries while gaining hands-on experience in social media strategy, content creation, and account management.

You'll work alongside experienced agency professionals, contribute to real client campaigns, and gain exposure to every stage of the creative process, from concept development through publishing and performance analysis.

We value creativity, initiative, curiosity, and people who bring fresh perspectives to the table.

If you're passionate about golf, understand social media culture, and want to help create content that stands out, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé along with 2–3 examples of social media content, creative projects, or campaigns you've contributed to.

Examples from internships, school projects, personal accounts, and freelance work are welcome.

Position Classification: Independent Contractor (1099)