Social Media Manager, Portland

The Role

City Cast is seeking a highly creative and collaborative contractor to work with our City Cast Portland team as a part-time Social Media Manager for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ideating and executing content creation on videos and static posts and building social communities on behalf of the City Cast Portland team and brand. You’ll report to the Executive Producer of City Cast Portland and collaborate closely with the editorial and marketing teams. 

The ideal candidate is an experienced social media creator and strategist with passion and knowledge about all things Portland. We’re looking for someone who has experience in content creation, including editing social videos, and who understands the entrepreneurial nature of building a new brand on multiple social media platforms. Experience working in a journalism or media environment is preferred. 

This is a part-time, temporary 1099 contractor position. The role is expected to last for the remainder of 2025, with a commitment of 20 hours per week and potential for this contract to be renewed. As a contractor, you will not be eligible for employee benefits or perks.

Application Deadline: August 22, 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and create engaging and repeatable content for City Cast Portland on social platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Youtube Shorts, and Reddit. 
• Capture great local images and create compelling graphics 
• Participate in weekly brainstorm meetings to plan and conceptualize engaging social content 
• Help manage and execute the weekly content calendar, ensuring a consistent and strategic posting schedule
• Collaborate with the City Cast Portland production team to produce creative and informative videos and posts that resonate with locals
• Work closely with the Executive Producer, Content Director, and marketing team to incorporate strategic feedback and improve collaborative workflow
• Stay up to date with the latest local trends, news cycles, and social media developments to ensure all content that’s posted is timely and relevant 
• Assist in analyzing social media metrics and adjusting strategies to optimize engagement and reach
• Interact with the online community to help build brand awareness and audience appreciation

What We’re Looking For

• Experience and comfort working in a fast-paced daily production environment
• Strong proficiency with Instagram, including proven success with Instagram reels, static posts, and stories; experience creating content for TikTok, Reddit, and/or YouTube is a plus
• Experience in video editing and content creation using tools like Adobe Premiere, InShot, CapCut, Descript, Riverside and Canva. 
• Excitement about covering a wide variety of topics: food and lifestyle, but also news, transportation, politics, and more. 
• Familiarity with City Cast Portland’s voice and tone, and an ability to adapt content to match it
• Comfort with brainstorming and executing creative content ideas, both independently and collaboratively
• The ability to create a consistent posting routine and consistently project the appropriate voice and tone of the City Cast brand

This is a part-time, temporary 1099 contractor position. The role is expected to last for the remainder of 2025, with a commitment of 20 hours per week and potential for this contract to be renewed. The hourly rate will range from $35-$45, depending on experience. As a contractor, you will not be eligible for employee benefits or perks (health insurance, paid time off, etc). This is a hybrid role, as you are required to reside in the metro area of Portland. City Cast is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity, which involves attracting talented people from diverse backgrounds and traditions. Read about our mission and core values here. 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in content creation or social media management, ideally in an editorial setting