Social Media & Content Marketing Manager We are a growing Pokémon trading-card and collectibles business in the Madison area seeking a creative, organized, and self-directed Social Media & Content Marketing Manager for an ongoing role of approximately 35-40 hours per week . Instagram and short-form video are major priorities. Much of the raw footage will be provided. You will turn it into high-energy, scroll-stopping Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts using strong hooks, pacing, storytelling, music, text, sound, and creative editing. This is also a hands-on small-business role. In addition to social media, projects may include e-commerce/eBay, packing and shipping orders, inventory organization, making business-related calls, preparing for card shows and events, and other agreed-upon business projects . We are looking for someone who is creative, proactive, dependable, trustworthy, organized, and able to work independently without close day-to-day supervision . Responsibilities Create and edit engaging Reels, TikToks, and YouTube Shorts. Help manage and grow Instagram and other social platforms. Develop creative Pokémon-card content ideas and identify footage that should be captured. Create Stories, captions, carousels, graphics, and promotional content. Maintain a content calendar and monitor analytics and engagement. Support eBay/e-commerce, shipping and fulfillment, inventory organization, and customer communication. Make business-related phone calls and assist with research and coordination. Help prepare for card shows, conventions, livestreams, and events. Take ownership of agreed-upon projects as the business grows. Qualifications Social media, content creation, video editing, or digital-marketing experience. Strong short-form video portfolio. Strong knowledge of Instagram Reels and Instagram growth/engagement . Skilled with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, Final Cut, After Effects, or similar. Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail. Proactive, dependable, resourceful, and self-directed. Able to regularly work in person in the Madison area. Interested in a long-term opportunity.

Preferred:

Genuine interest or experience with Pokémon cards, TCGs, gaming, collectibles, eBay, or e-commerce .

Pay:

Starting at $30/hour 1099 or W2

Hours:

Approximately 35-40 hours/week

Location:

In person

Madison, WI Travel:

Periodic card shows and industry events Interview Process Selected candidates will be invited to a brief phone interview and may be asked to complete a short, paid creative exercise to demonstrate their approach to short-form social media content and video editing. Candidates will be compensated for their time , and the exercise is for evaluation purposes only and will not be published or used by the company. Because of the nature of the business and the privacy of its young founder, certain company details may be shared later in the interview process.

Pay:

From $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Please share links to 2-3 of the BEST short-form videos you have personally created and edited. We are specifically looking for highly engaging, visually creative Reels/TikToks/Shorts with strong hooks, editing, pacing, storytelling, or product presentation. Please describe exactly what you created or edited in each example. Please describe your experience specifically with Instagram. Have you personally managed or grown an Instagram account for a business, brand, or creator? If so, please share the account and any measurable growth, reach, views, engagement, or other results. Describe your experience or personal interest in Pokémon cards, TCGs, gaming, collectibles, or e-commerce. Please include any experience with collecting, buying/selling, grading, livestreaming, or creating content in these areas. Ability to

Commute:

Madison, WI (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Madison, WI