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$42K - 104K a year
Manage and create social media content for restaurant launches, including Reels and carousel posts, and optimize posts for reach and engagement.
Experience with Instagram, Reels, carousel content, visual storytelling, and social media management.
We’re Hiring: Freelance Social Media Manager – New Restaurant Openings Location Required: CALIFORNIA Are you passionate about food, social media, and creating buzz around exciting restaurant launches? We’re looking for a Freelance Social Media Manager to help manage and elevate social content for new restaurant openings for one of our clients. What You’ll Do: • Manage social media content for new restaurant openings (NROs), including 12 posts per launch: 9 Reels + 3 carousel posts. • Assemble Reels from provided footage and format them directly in Instagram drafts. • Add text overlays using Instagram’s native fonts and effects to maintain brand consistency. • Curate carousel posts by selecting and ordering approved photos, exporting final assets, and applying location tags where needed. • Update plug-and-play captions with city, address, dates, links, and hashtags. • Boost posts strategically to maximize reach and engagement. What We’re Looking For: • Strong experience with Instagram, Reels, and carousel content creation. • Eye for visual storytelling and attention to detail. • Comfortable working with pre-shot content and turning it into engaging posts. • Knowledge of boosting and social media ad best practices is a plus. • Ability to manage multiple NROs simultaneously and hit deadlines. Hours: 18 hours per New Restaurant Opening + must be available during the day
This job posting was last updated on 2/19/2026