A social media manager keeps your brand visible—content calendars, posts, and community engagement that build trust with local customers.
What is a Social Media Manager?
A social media manager keeps your brand visible—content calendars, posts, and community engagement that build trust with local customers. We help service-company owners hire remote Social Media Manager talent you can mold to your SOPs—with structured screening and transparent hourly pricing starting around $8/hour.
Key responsibilities
Content calendar
Post creation
Community engagement
Analytics reporting
Brand voice consistency
Skills and tools
Meta/LinkedIn
Canva
Copywriting
Analytics tools
Common specializations
Organic Social from $8/hrContent planning and posting across Meta, LinkedIn, and Google Business.
Community Manager from $9/hrReview responses and community engagement.
Local Service Social from $9/hrGeo-targeted content for home service and trades brands.
Industries we support
Social Media Manager placements are common in Home Services, Professional Services, Hospitality. Browse industries or estimate pricing for your scope.
Pricing estimator
Estimate your hourly rate
Select a role, specialization, and years of experience to see an estimated client hire rate. Final quotes depend on scope, schedule, and tooling.
Rates are estimates. Our fees are built into the hourly rate—no additional placement cost.
Our pricing model is based on your job description, hiring requirements, work type (part-time or full-time), and each candidate’s unique work history and skill set. Our fees are built into your hourly rate—no additional cost.
01
Discovery & role briefing
Share your job description, tools, schedule, and communication standards so we can scope the right fit.
02
Sourcing & assessment
We identify candidates, score communication quality, and validate role-specific skills before you interview.
03
Shortlist & interviews
Review comparable profiles, interview your top picks, and select the contractor who fits your workflow.
04
Onboarding & admin setup
We support onboarding, access provisioning checklists, and process handoff so day one is productive.
05
Ongoing support
Virtual staff work 20 to 40 hours dedicated per week, ongoing—with continuity planning and replacement options when needed.
How much does a Social Media Manager cost per hour?
Starting client rates for a Social Media Manager typically begin around $8/hour and vary by experience, specialization, and scope. Use our pricing calculator for a tailored estimate.
Is a Social Media Manager an employee or contractor?
Our model connects you with independent contractors. Your team provides daily direction, SOPs, and performance standards.
How quickly can we hire a Social Media Manager?
Most roles move from discovery to shortlist within one to two weeks, depending on specialization and schedule requirements.
