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Social Media Strategist

American Institutes For Research

New York, NY
Full Time
Mid Level
91k-156k
5 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Air is a Creative Ops System for creative teams. Our product automates the mindless tasks that creatives and marketers do every day to manage content and unlocks creativity through image recognition, automated versioning, and approval workflows. We launched in March 2021 and have raised +$70m from world-class venture capital groups including Avenir, Tiger Global, Headline Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, WndrCo, and Slack Ventures. This role requires in-office attendance at least 3 days/week in New York.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and begin implementing Air's Instagram strategy.
  • Design and execute a data-informed strategy to grow Air's presence on Instagram with the goal of dramatically scaling reach and engagement.
  • Audit Air's current social media presence, audience, and competitive landscape.
  • Build perspective on how and where Air can win and develop a tactical approach to doing it.
  • Grow Air's audience across social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).
  • Set and track clear goals for audience and engagement growth, showcasing consistent growth in video reach and views.
  • Create and post short-form video content regularly across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
  • Understand and measure with analytics what “works” and what “doesn't”, iterating constantly.
  • Build and manage Air's UGC + Influencer creator network.
  • Invite and collaborate with UGC creators and influencers, building a network of regular collaborators.
  • Conduct an audit of relevant creators and influencers, building relationships aligned with our values and audience.
  • Manage the end-to-end collaboration process—from content planning and feedback to payment logistics and post-launch performance tracking.

Requirements

  • 2-5 years creating social media for either/both your personal brand or a brand.
  • Keen understanding of how social media works, including perspectives on clipping, virality, audience, and platform differences.
  • Creative strategist with a sharp point of view on content, culture, and ideas that resonate.
  • Strong network in the creator community, with the ability to project manage and deliver results.
  • Technical ability with a large Instagram/TikTok following, content creation experience both front and behind camera, and fast, clean video editing skills.
  • Endless repository of ideas that can be executed quickly.
  • Entrepreneurial drive with a desire to work in public, own problems end-to-end, and move with speed.
  • Obsessed with winning, with a mindset to aim high, be creative, adaptable, and focused.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with content creation, front and behind camera.
  • Experience with video editing.

Qualifications

  • Experience with social media content creation and strategy.
  • Proven ability to grow and engage social media audiences.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with dependent coverage.
  • Generous work-from-home stipend.
  • Professional development reimbursement.
  • Unlimited vacation days.
  • Opportunity to join a rapidly scaling company with a mission to transform the creative ops space.
  • Work will have a direct, tangible impact on the company's growth.

Working at American Institutes For Research

At Air, we act like drivers by taking initiative and ownership without waiting to be told. We work in public by sharing ideas openly, getting feedback early, and collaborating across teams. We play to win by aiming high and bringing creativity, adaptability, and focus to our work. We encourage honest feedback, debate, and quick alignment to move forward together. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive culture that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 16, 2025
Job CategorySocial Media
Salary91k-156k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceMid Level

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Location

New York, NY

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Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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