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HOURGLASS COSMETICS - Assistant Manager, Social Media (Hybrid Role) 

Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and over 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com.

Hourglass Cosmetics is seeking a highly motivated and proactive Social Media Assistant Manager to drive innovative global social media campaigns that deliver best-in-class consumer experience and engagement. We are looking for an experienced and creative individual with a genuine passion for cosmetics, experience executing social media best practices and understanding of the luxury industry. 

The Social Media Assistant Manager will focus on creative strategy and content creation for Hourglass social. This role will work across all key social media platforms; Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and help to identify and execute content strategies best suited for each. This role will work with the internal creative team and outside content creators to regularly develop social assets that align with the Hourglass aesthetic and brand guidelines. Success in this role requires a knowledge of the cosmetics social space, excellent social instincts, strong creative skills and ability to work cross-functionally with various parties in a fast-paced environment. 

WHAT YOU DO: 

• Play a key role in the planning, strategy, and creative execution of Hourglass organic social activity across all platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook) 
• Collaborate with all the Social Team members, Brand Marketing and Creative Team in conceptualizing and executing social initiatives generating creative briefs and project managingdeliverables 
• Support the overall content strategy, by developing quarterly and monthly content plans,messagingand assets to meet marketing and businessgoals 
• Spearhead content creator program, building strategy, selection criteria, briefings and relationship buildingapproach 
• Lead ideation for social-first content ideas, working with appropriate teams to manage the development of concepts and see through from inception to successful execution 
• Lead social trend and competitor insights, monitoring and researching luxury, creative, and beauty trends to adapt for Hourglass brand and capitalize on inreal-time 
• Identify partners and content creators to generate social assets for use on Hourglass accounts, managing creators and approvals, generating asset briefs anddeliverables 
• Monitor content performance metrics to understand effectiveness of strategy and creative, developing regular reports, strategy recommendations, and content best practices per platform to share with creativepartners 
• Partner with editorial team to draft corresponding social copy for eachasset 
• Collaborate with influencer team on creative execution on branded campaigns and identify potential creators to work with for paidopportunities 
• Gather and maintain a library of externally generated assets that fit Hourglass brand guidelines and could be repurposed for use on ownedchannels 
• Oversee publishing and community management across all social channels, with the goal to increase engagement and grow the overall Hourglass social communities 
• Support internal social shoots with creative briefs, call sheets and product orders 

YOU'LL LOVE THIS JOB IF: 

• You are extremelyORGANIZED:You're not overwhelmed by the thought of tackling multiple tasks at a time. 
• You areDETAIL ORIENTED:You appreciate the importance of having detailed and precise information. 
• You are a strongCOMMUNICATOR:You are a people person and collaborate well with others. 
• You areAGILE:You adapt well to changing needs and priorities, and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines. 
• You arePASSIONATEabout beauty:You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty, media, and events. No job is too small or too large. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Minimum 2 years of social/marketing experience 
• Experience developing and managing all aspects of monthly content calendars for Instagram and TikTok 
• Understands best practices and up-to-date design needs/restrictions across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube 
• Proficient in social management and analytics tools such Dash Hudson, Meltwater, etc. 
• Experience using data and analytics to influence content creation strategy 
• Extremely detail oriented with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-moving organization 
• Has relentlessly high standards 
• Must be able to work from Corporate Office at least 60% of the time 

The expected base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 per year. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.

This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.

In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or careers@hourglasscosmetics.com.
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