A Marketing Manager manages and coordinates marketing activities for a company. Oversees marketing and advertising staff. Monitors demand for company products or services, business and industry competition, and prices. Identifies potential new customers; develops strategies for increasing sales or market share.
Marketing Manager MR bakery DBA uncle fluffy Huntington Beach, CA Job Details Contract $1,500 - $2,500 a month 3 hours ago Benefits Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Community management Visual storytelling Video marketing Canva Brand storytelling TikTok Facebook Promotional video projects Instagram Marketing Media editing tools Full Job Description About Uncle Fluffy Uncle Fluffy is a growing Japanese cheesecake and dessert brand with multiple Southern California locations. We are looking for a creative, hands-on freelance social media specialist to help build awareness, engagement, and local customer traffic--particularly for our newer Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach locations. This is an independent contractor opportunity for someone who understands short-form content and knows how to make a local food brand feel exciting, approachable, and shareable. We are not looking for a large agency or a senior-level marketing executive. We are looking for a capable, creative professional with practical social media experience, good instincts, and a portfolio that demonstrates results. Scope of Services The selected contractor will develop and execute a social media content plan focused primarily on TikTok and Facebook. Instagram experience is also highly desirable.
Expected services may include:
Developing a practical monthly social media content strategy Creating engaging short-form videos, photographs, posts, and stories Filming products, store activity, customer experiences, and promotional content Editing videos with captions, music, transitions, and platform-appropriate trends Writing engaging captions and recommending hashtags and posting times Scheduling and publishing approved content Monitoring comments and engagement and recommending appropriate responses Identifying relevant TikTok trends and adapting them to the Uncle Fluffy brand Developing campaigns for new products, holidays, promotions, and local events Suggesting collaborations with local food creators and micro-influencers Reviewing performance data and providing a concise monthly report with recommendations Helping increase local awareness, audience engagement, store visits, and share of voice Location and Store Visits Most planning, editing, scheduling, and reporting may be completed remotely. However, the contractor must be able to visit our Riverside and Huntington Beach locations approximately once every four to eight weeks, depending on the agreed content plan. During visits, the contractor may capture enough original photos and videos to support several weeks of content. Additional visits may be arranged by mutual agreement for special promotions, launches, or events. The contractor may live anywhere within reasonable traveling distance of the two locations and will generally determine how and when the work is performed, subject to agreed deadlines, store access, and campaign requirements. Qualifications At least 1-3 years of practical experience creating or managing social media content for a business, brand, restaurant, café, dessert shop, retail business, or similar client Demonstrated experience with TikTok and Facebook Ability to create and edit engaging short-form video content Good understanding of current social media trends and audience engagement Strong visual judgment and creative storytelling skills Ability to work independently and meet agreed deadlines Access to your own smartphone, camera, editing software, computer, and other tools needed to perform the services Ability to travel periodically to Riverside and Huntington Beach Portfolio or links showing previous social media work Preferred Qualifications Experience marketing food, desserts, restaurants, cafés, or local consumer brands Experience with Instagram Reels, Meta Business Suite, CapCut, Canva, or similar platforms Experience working with local influencers or user-generated content creators Basic knowledge of paid social media promotion is helpful but not required Currently operating as an independent freelancer, sole proprietor, or small marketing business and serving multiple clients Contract Structure and Compensation This is an independent contractor engagement, not a W-2 employment position. The initial engagement is expected to be a 90-day paid project, with the opportunity to continue on a monthly basis if the partnership is successful.
Compensation:
$1,500-$2,500 per month, depending on the agreed deliverables, experience, content volume, store-visit schedule, and whether community management or paid advertising support is included. The final scope, monthly deliverables, payment schedule, travel arrangements, content ownership, and performance expectations will be documented in an independent contractor agreement before services begin. Independent contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, equipment, software, and business expenses except for expenses specifically approved in writing.
How to Apply Please submit:
A brief introduction describing your relevant experience Links to social media accounts, videos, campaigns, or a portfolio you have created or managed A short explanation of how you would promote a Japanese cheesecake brand on TikTok and Facebook Your proposed monthly fee or preferred pricing structure Your general availability and ability to visit Riverside and Huntington Beach Two or three examples of content ideas you might explore for Uncle Fluffy
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[include your full name] Applicants will be evaluated primarily on creativity, relevant hands-on experience, quality of prior work, understanding of local social media marketing, and ability to work independently. Uncle Fluffy provides equal contracting opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
