We're looking for a creative, organized, and self-motivated Social Media Manager & Content Creator to help tell the stories of Craft Cart and Backroom through engaging digital content.
This role is perfect for someone who loves creating content, enjoys being at events, and understands how to build community online. You'll be responsible for planning, capturing, editing, and publishing content that showcases everything from Craft Cart's creative experiences to Backroom's curated networking events, founder dinners, and member experiences.
Working directly with the founders, you'll play a key role in growing two emerging lifestyle brands through compelling storytelling and a consistent social media strategy.
Responsibilities
Content Creation
- Capture and edit high-quality photo and video content (Instagram Reels, TikToks, Stories, LinkedIn, and short-form video).
- Create behind-the-scenes content highlighting Craft Cart activations, Backroom events, founder moments, partnerships, and community experiences.
- Produce lifestyle content that reflects each brand's identity while staying on top of current social media trends.
Social Media Management
- Develop and manage monthly content calendars for Craft Cart and Backroom.
- Schedule and publish content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
- Monitor engagement, respond to comments and messages, and help foster an engaged online community.
Event Coverage
- Attend Craft Cart activations, Crafted & Poured events, Backroom dinners, networking events, and special experiences throughout the DMV.
- Capture real-time event content including venue tours, guest interactions, food and beverage moments, interviews, testimonials, and behind-the-scenes footage.
- Coordinate with venue partners and vendors to maximize content opportunities during each event.
Creative Strategy
- Brainstorm new content series, campaigns, and social media initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to increase audience growth and engagement.
- Assist in launching new experiences, partnerships, and community initiatives through creative digital campaigns.
Brand Support
- Design promotional graphics, event flyers, social media assets, and marketing materials using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Organize content libraries and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
Qualifications
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about storytelling through social media.
- Experienced creating content for Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
- Comfortable shooting and editing content using a smartphone and editing tools such as CapCut, Canva, Adobe Express, or similar platforms.
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with founders.
- Available to attend evening and weekend events throughout the DMV.
- Interested in hospitality, lifestyle brands, entrepreneurship, networking, events, or community-building.
Professional experience is welcome, but we're equally excited to meet talented creators with strong portfolios and creative instincts.
What You'll Gain
- The opportunity to help build two fast-growing lifestyle brands from the ground up.
- Direct mentorship from founders in entrepreneurship, marketing, partnerships, brand strategy, and event production.
- Access to exclusive networking events, founder dinners, and creative experiences throughout Washington, DC.
- A portfolio of professional lifestyle, hospitality, and event content.
- Opportunities for increased responsibility as both brands continue to grow.
To Apply
Please send the following to [email protected] with the subject line: Social Media Manager & Content Creator – [Your Name]
- Resume
- Portfolio or links to 3–5 examples of social media content you've created (Reels, TikToks, Instagram posts, photography, or other creative work)
- A brief note telling us why you're interested in Craft Cart and Backroom.
If selected to move forward, we'll invite you to a short interview and a creative exercise so we can learn more about your content style and creative approach.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Why are you interested in this position?
- Please tell us about a time that you converted followers into leads.
Experience:
- Social media management: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chevy Chase, MD 20815
