Social Media & Content Manager | Work from Home (Remote)

JOB SUMMARY

The Social Media & Content Manager is responsible for owning and executing all social media and content activities across multiple LinkedIn and Instagram brands for a New Zealand-based construction and infrastructure business and its associated personal and podcast brands.

This role is not a support or scheduling role. The contractor will be the primary content owner, responsible for video editing, copywriting, publishing, engagement, and performance reporting. The role supports five distinct brands, each with a different audience and tone, and works closely with the company founder and general manager.

The position is designed for a self-directed, experienced content professional who can work independently using a structured knowledge base and deliver consistent, high-quality output aligned with New Zealand professional audiences.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Edit long-form podcast video episodes and short-form video clips for social media platforms
• Create and publish daily social media posts across multiple LinkedIn and Instagram accounts
• Write platform-appropriate captions and commentary tailored to each brand’s voice
• Repurpose podcast content into short-form, insight-led social media content
• Schedule and publish content using approved scheduling tools

• Manage content across multiple brands, ensuring clear differentiation in tone and messaging
• Monitor comments, messages, and engagement across all platforms
• Actively engage with relevant industry accounts and conversations within the New Zealand construction sector
• Identify and flag engagement opportunities, trending topics, and potential guest leads

• Maintain and update a forward-looking content calendar
• Produce regular engagement and performance reports, including reach, impressions, and follower growth
• Analyse performance data and recommend improvements to content formats and topics
• Identify content and audience growth opportunities

• Coordinate with New Zealand-based stakeholders on content priorities
• Create timely news-reaction posts related to the construction and infrastructure industry
• Support content for speaking engagements, events, and future book-related promotions
• Coordinate with external photographers and internal teams when required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing social media accounts professionally for businesses or brands
• Strong video editing skills, with hands-on experience editing long-form and short-form video content
• Excellent written English, with the ability to write clearly and naturally for professional audiences
• Proven experience creating LinkedIn content for B2B or executive audiences
• Ability to manage multiple brand voices and adapt tone and messaging as required
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of daily content output
• Availability to work during Philippines business hours (8:00 am – 5:00 pm PHT) with overlap to New Zealand working hours

• Experience creating content for the construction, engineering, infrastructure, or trades sector
• Podcast editing or production experience
• Basic graphic design skills using tools such as Canva Pro or Figma
• Experience managing content for personal brands alongside company brands
• Familiarity with AI-assisted research or content tools

• A social media strategist who outsources all execution
• A candidate who relies on generic or AI-generated corporate language
• A generalist with no strong capability in video editing or content creation
• Someone who requires step-by-step daily instructions on what to post
• An agency-style setup or freelance-only availability

• Desktop/Laptop with at least an i7 processor; Windows 10 OS
• At least 32GB RAM
• Minimum internet speed of 50 MBPS
• Working headset and camera for virtual meetings
• Dedicated home workspace
• WhatsApp for work communication