Social Media Content Specialist – Contract

Employment Type: Contract
Schedule: 20–30 hours per week
Duration: 3–6 months
Location: Remote (EST)

About the role

Social Media Content Specialist will transform complex manufacturing and technical subject matter into clear, compelling content that resonates across digital channels. This freelance opportunity is ideal for a strategic, hands-on storyteller who can lead content planning, collaborate confidently with technical experts, and create high-quality messaging for a B2B audience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of an omnichannel content strategy across social media, corporate blogs, press releases, and long-form magazine articles.
• Own and manage the content calendar, identifying opportunities to strengthen brand visibility, audience engagement, and thought leadership.
• Translate complex manufacturing concepts, processes, and terminology into accessible, audience-focused content.
• Interview internal subject matter experts to uncover insights, validate technical details, and ensure content accuracy.
• Write, edit, and refine content that is aligned with company voice, strategic goals, and target audiences.
• Partner with the in-house design team to pair strong technical copy with effective visual assets.
• Recommend content themes, formats, and channel approaches that support ongoing marketing and communications objectives.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience creating content for the manufacturing sector; B2B experience is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and content strategy skills.
• Ability to quickly understand technical or industrial subject matter and turn it into engaging, digestible storytelling.
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and navigating complex stakeholder relationships.
• A strategic, self-directed approach with the ability to own initiatives from concept through execution.
• Comfort working collaboratively with creative, marketing, and technical teams.

Pay

$40–50/hr