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Addison Group

Social Media Assistant

Washington, DC · Remote

$23 - $25/hr

Social Media Assistant Industry: Nonprofit / Conservation Advocacy Location (city, state): Remote ... Contract (Temporary assignment through November 25, with potential extension into December) Pay ...

Addison Group

Social Media Assistant

Washington, DC · Remote

$23 - $25/hr

Social Media Assistant Industry: Nonprofit / Conservation Advocacy Location (city, state): Remote ... Contract (Temporary assignment through November 25, with potential extension into December) Pay ...

Campus-USA-Credit-Union

Social Media Intern

Jonesville, SC · On-site

$12.75 - $16.50/hr

... temporary positionRoleThis position will be responsible for:Create Engaging Content: Create ... Stay ahead of social media trends and current discussions to keep our content relevant and ...

Burnett Specialists

Social Media Specialist

Houston, TX

$65K - $80K/yr

Social Media Specialist - Houston Are you passionate about creating content that captures attention ... temporary and temp-to-hire to payrolling and direct hire placements -- we are committed to ...

Digital Media Management

Social Media Manager, Temp

$52K - $62K/yr

Digital Media Management (DMM) is a leading full service digital agency, content studio and incubator specializing in social-first, "always-entertaining" marketing. DMM works with movie studios ...

Dartmouth College

Social Media Assistant

Hanover, NH · On-site

Position Details Position Information Position Title Social Media Assistant Position Number 0000000 ... Temporary Part time Schedule Regular on-site work required, occasionally evenings & weekends.

NuMark Credit Union

Social Media Intern

Warrenville, IL · On-site

$20/hr

As a Social Media Intern, you will help showcase the heart of NuMark Credit Union by creating ... This is a temporary, full-time 10-week internship with the potential to be considered for future ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary social media in the United States is $23.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Temporary Social Media job involves managing social media accounts for a company or individual for a limited time. Responsibilities may include creating content, scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and analyzing performance metrics. These roles are often needed to cover short-term projects, seasonal campaigns, or employee absences. Temporary social media positions can be freelance, contract-based, or part-time, depending on the company’s needs.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a temporary social media?

In a Temporary Social Media position, your daily activities will often include drafting and scheduling posts, monitoring platform engagement, responding to comments or messages, and reporting on key metrics like reach and engagement. You may also assist in brainstorming new campaign ideas or visual themes, coordinating with graphic designers or other team members to ensure content aligns with brand guidelines. Expect to adapt quickly to new projects, support specific events or short-term campaigns, and manage multiple social media accounts. This role offers insight into the fast-paced nature of digital marketing and can be a valuable experience for future permanent opportunities in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a temporary social media position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Social Media professional, you need a strong grasp of digital marketing, content creation, and a solid understanding of various social media platforms. Familiarity with analytics tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, or native platform insights, and basic graphic design or video editing software, is often required. Strong communication, time management, and adaptability are key soft skills since projects can be fast-paced and priorities may shift. These abilities help ensure engaging content, timely execution, and successful collaboration during short-term campaigns.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Social Media job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,156 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Temporary-Social Media & Communications Manager

Orange, CA • On-site

Chapman University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees
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$28 - $30/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Chapman University rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Position Information
Position Title Temporary-Social Media & Communications Manager Position Type Temporary Job Number SA91024 Full or Part Time full-time 40 hours weekly Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Non-Exempt Anticipated Pay Range $28.00 - $30.00 Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The temp Social Media & Communications Manager for the Argyros College of Business and Economics at Chapman University works closely with the Dean and Senior Leadership in developing and implementing marketing strategies to elevate the college's public profile, promote faculty research, programs, events to students and external audiences. This position supports the overall marketing strategy, branding and messaging for the Argyros College of Business and Economics. This position is in-person, Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities
Digital Content Development, Marketing Campaigns, Social Media
  • Serve as primary liaison between the college and central Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC) department.
  • Work in partnership with (SMC) to communicate with internal and external constituencies.
  • Manage Argyros College communications.
  • Oversee communication activities.
  • Monitor communications metrics and propose optimization and amplification strategies.
  • Engage the college community to contribute to stories.
  • Identify and share newsworthy stories about college events, special guests, research, students, alumni, etc.
  • Provide marketing, editorial and copy writing support.
  • Assist with college, alumni, and outreach events.
  • Engage Alumni through social media and other platforms in order for the college to foster relationships.
  • Field, track and support requests for communication and marketing needs such as event publicity requests, email campaigns, digital signage, web content, printed publications, etc.
Social Media Management
  • Increase engagement and reach among prospective students, current students, alumni, and other constituencies and promote Argyros College.
  • Manage all Argyros College social media accounts.
  • Create social media posts.
  • Identify content, write, edit, and format announcements, stories, and event coverage, photographing events, etc.
  • Ensure content is uniquely suited to each platform and audience.
  • Monitor and moderate online discussions on social media platforms.
  • Respond appropriately to questions and comments posted to social media accounts.
Analytics and Assessment
  • Analyze engagement, interactions, and response rates across
    different platforms, including (but not limited to) websites, social media, and emails.
  • Work closely with departments to update and manage Argyros College webpages.
Managerial Duties
  • Attend marketing meetings with Strategic Marketing and Communications staff.
  • Stay informed of and make recommendations for implementing new technologies, web strategies and designs.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or minimum of 5 years' experience in related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Understanding of academic, research, education functions and operating principles of a private university, especially in the business education fields with the ability to learn and apply business concepts.
  • Demonstrated communication management skills and the ability to work effectively with decision-makers across many levels of organization.
  • Experience in marketing communication strategies and branding concepts.
  • Strong written communication skills: ability to prepare clear, structured, grammatically correct, and articulate and create persuasive materials, correspondence, and marketing materials.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite applications.
  • Knowledge of current communication tools, social media, and platforms to build an online community.
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise discretion and judgement.
  • Analytical skills to interpret statistical data, evaluate effectiveness and recommend changes.
  • Strong commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels, both internally and externally of the university.
Desired Qualifications
  • Basic HTML, WordPress, and content management systems such as Cascade.
  • Able to communicate professionally about timelines and priorities.
  • Able to receive feedback constructively.
  • Experience with photography, video editing, and graphic design a plus.
Special Instructions to Applicants
At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics.  All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 
The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.
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