Overview
Part-time Social Media and Content Coordinator- Fashion Retail Jobs in Boston at December Thieves
Please apply only if you have managed social media for an established business, brand, retailer, or hospitality/lifestyle company. Personal social media accounts and school projects do not qualify. Portfolio or examples of your work are required. This role is not the right fit for people who have only had corporate experience and have not worked with design-oriented and highly aesthetic clients.
Overview
December Thieves, a growing and constantly evolving fashion and design focused retail and ecommerce concept, is looking for a talented creative to help translate our in-store brand experience to our social media platforms (@decemberthieves) and decemberthieves.com in order to keep our website updated and our social media followers engaged. The ideal candidate is a plug and play organized and creative professional who can work closely with the owner and the Ecommerce Coordinator to plan and execute on-brand content to capture the essence of the cultivated, globally sourced, slow fashion nature of our products, our beautiful Beacon Hill neighborhood and storefront, and the personalities of the special team of individuals behind the scenes. Must love fashion and have an impeccable eye for design.
You will be responsible for executing the daily social media operations across various platforms, enhancing brand visibility, and engaging with our audience. This role requires excellent time management and communication skills, creativity, and a strong understanding of social media trends and analytics.
This is a hands-on role requiring regular in-person time at our Beacon Hill boutique. This is not a remote social media position.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation & Scheduling: develop, curate, and schedule engaging content across social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok) to maintain a consistent and dynamic presence. Work closely with the owner and the Ecommerce Coordinator to develop social media strategies that align with overall marketing goals and objectives.
Assist in writing copy and creating multimedia content (photos/videos).
Help coordinate, plan and execute weekly content shoots.
Community Engagement: actively engage with our local and global followers. Build and maintain relationships with influencers, partners and design and business community members. Scout models for photoshoots and instagram reels.
Social Media Monitoring and Reporting: monitor social media trends, competitor activity and industry news to keep content fresh and relevant. Track key metrics for reporting and analysis.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 1-2 years of experience managing social media accounts, ideally in a small business setting and ideally with a retail business.
- In person 9-5 availability on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- A keen eye for design, fashion and the ability to produce highly aesthetic content. You will be asked to produce some sample content on-site as part of the interview process.
- Hands-on experience with social media platforms, content creation, and scheduling tools.
- Strong understanding of social media best practices and analytics.
- Strong organizational, communication and time management skills- very important
- Proficiency with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Suite) and video editing software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to think outside the box and pivot with the demands of a fast-paced retail business.
- A good eye, photo skills and the technology needed to execute.
- Excellent written communication, grammar, and proofreading skills.
- A strong eye for design and attention to detail.
- A love for fashion and small businesses and a desire to be part of a small, kind, inclusive team of people.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume, portfolio/any relevant work or campaigns, and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great fit for this position. You must send samples of your work to be considered.
No phone calls or walk-ins please. We look forward to meeting you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Please provide 2–3 examples of businesses or brands whose social media accounts you have personally managed. Include links to the accounts if possible.
Experience:
- social media content creation for a business: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Title: Part-time Social Media and Content Coordinator- Fashion Retail
Company: December Thieves
Location: Boston
