Social Media Manager — Remote at ARQ Studios

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00am–6:00pm (GMT/BST)

About ARQ Studios

ARQ Studios is a creative studio and agency operating at the intersection of culture, storytelling and strategy. The studio works with brands, founders and creatives to transform ideas into meaningful branding, content, campaigns and experiences.

Its work spans creative direction, social media, storytelling and production, with a strong emphasis on authenticity, community and impact.

ARQ Studios is currently seeking a talented and experienced Social Media Manager to join its remote team and support both the studio’s own social presence and selected client accounts.

Social Media Manager — Role Overview

The Social Media Manager will support the strategy, planning, management and execution of social media for ARQ Studios and its client accounts.

Working closely with the Creative Director, designers, editors and wider creative team, the successful candidate will translate business objectives into engaging, social-first content that delivers measurable results.

This is a hands-on role combining strategic thinking, creative execution, content planning, community management and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage social media strategies for ARQ Studios and client accounts.
Create structured monthly and campaign content calendars aligned with brand objectives.
Plan content across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and other relevant platforms.
Develop content pillars, recurring content series and campaign concepts.
Write engaging captions, hooks, calls to action and platform-specific copy.
Adapt tone of voice across different brands and target audiences.
Brief designers, editors and other creatives on required assets.
Coordinate Reels, TikToks, carousel posts, Stories and other social-first content.
Schedule and publish approved content across social platforms.
Manage content workflows and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
Monitor comments, messages and online communities while maintaining each brand’s tone of voice.
Conduct competitor research and trend analysis.
Monitor platform updates, cultural conversations and emerging content formats.
Analyse social media performance and provide actionable recommendations.
Prepare regular performance reports with insights and recommendations.
Support campaign launches, product launches and wider marketing initiatives.
Maintain consistency across brand visuals, messaging and positioning.
Collaborate with clients and internal creative teams throughout projects.
Maintain organised records of calendars, approvals, reports and creative assets.
Attend client shoot days when required.
Capture high-quality, social-first iPhone content during shoot days.
Direct clients and talent to capture engaging social content.
Capture additional behind-the-scenes and lifestyle content during production.
Organise captured footage and provide clear briefs to editors.
Contribute ideas to strengthen ARQ Studios’ social media, marketing and thought leadership.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

At least 4 years of experience working within a creative agency.
Experience working with lifestyle, beauty, hospitality, fashion, food and beverage, entertainment or culturally led brands.
Experience capturing content during professional shoot days.
Experience using social media scheduling and management platforms.
Experience with social media analytics and reporting tools.
An understanding of paid social media.
Experience supporting influencer or creator campaigns.
A basic understanding of SEO and social search.
Experience briefing designers, photographers, videographers and editors.
Experience using AI-assisted tools as part of a professional creative workflow.

Typical Projects

Social media strategy
Monthly content calendars
Campaign planning
Instagram and TikTok content
LinkedIn and Facebook content
Reels and short-form video concepts
Carousel posts and Stories
Caption and social copywriting
Community management
Creative briefs
Trend research and competitor analysis
Campaign and product launches
Performance reporting
Client social media management
ARQ Studios’ own social media and marketing

What ARQ Studios Offers

Full-time remote position.
Opportunity to work across ARQ Studios and a diverse portfolio of client brands.
Direct collaboration with the Creative Director and multidisciplinary creative team.
Exposure to culturally led brands across multiple industries.
Professional development and opportunities for long-term growth.
Competitive salary paid in Nigerian Naira, based on experience.
14 days annual leave each year.
Your birthday off each year.
Approximately two weeks of paid office closure during the Christmas period.

Recruitment Process

Stage 1 — Initial Interview

A 30–45 minute interview covering your experience, strategic thinking and approach to social media management.

Stage 2 — Practical Task

Shortlisted candidates will complete a practical social media task designed to reflect the type of work carried out at ARQ Studios.

Candidates will have one week to complete the task. The company states that the exercise should take no more than one working day, approximately 6–8 hours.

Stage 3 — Final Interview

Candidates will present their practical task, explain their thinking and meet additional members of the ARQ Studios team.

Salary

Competitive salary, paid in Nigerian Naira and based on experience.

Application Deadline

9 October 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application through the official application form.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Professional CV Sample for This Role

Candidates applying for this position should use a CV that demonstrates strategy, measurable social media results, creative production, client management and platform expertise rather than simply listing social media duties.

AMARA OKAFOR

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER | SOCIAL STRATEGIST | CONTENT & CREATIVE

Lagos, Nigeria | +234 800 000 0000 | amara.okafor@email.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amaraokafor | Portfolio: amaraokafor.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic and hands-on Social Media Manager with 5+ years of experience working across creative agencies, lifestyle brands and culturally led campaigns. Experienced in developing social strategies, content calendars, campaign concepts, short-form video, community management and performance reporting across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Strong creative-production background with experience briefing designers, photographers, videographers and editors, as well as capturing social-first content during professional shoots. Combines creative storytelling with data-driven decision-making to build engaged communities and improve social performance.

CORE SKILLS

Social Media Strategy
Content Strategy
Content Calendars
Campaign Planning
Instagram Marketing
TikTok Strategy
LinkedIn Content
Short-Form Video
Reels & TikTok Concepts
Copywriting
Community Management
Influencer Campaigns
Trend Research
Competitor Analysis
Social Analytics
Performance Reporting
Creative Briefing
Content Production
SEO & Social Search
AI-Assisted Workflows

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SENIOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER — CREATIVE AGENCY

Lagos, Nigeria | 2022–Present

Develop social media strategies for multiple lifestyle, fashion, hospitality and consumer brands.
Manage monthly content calendars covering Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Develop content pillars, recurring series and campaign concepts aligned with brand objectives.
Write platform-specific captions, hooks, CTAs and campaign copy.
Brief designers, photographers, videographers and editors on creative requirements.
Coordinate Reels, TikToks, carousels, Stories and other social-first assets.
Attend professional shoots and capture additional iPhone content for social channels.
Direct talent and clients during social content production.
Manage community engagement and maintain brand tone of voice.
Track social performance and prepare monthly reports containing actionable recommendations.
Conduct competitor and trend research to identify emerging content opportunities.
Support influencer campaigns, product launches and integrated marketing campaigns.

Selected Achievement: Increased average organic engagement by 48% over 12 months through a revised content strategy, short-form video programme and recurring community-focused content series.

SOCIAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE — CREATIVE & BRAND AGENCY

Lagos, Nigeria | 2020–2022

Supported social media management for multiple client accounts.
Created weekly and monthly content schedules.
Produced captions and platform-specific social copy.
Supported campaign launches and influencer collaborations.
Monitored comments, messages and community interactions.
Conducted competitor research and social trend monitoring.
Assisted with social reporting and performance analysis.

SELECTED RESULTS

Managed 8+ social media accounts simultaneously across multiple industries.
Developed content strategies generating sustained growth in organic reach and engagement.
Created short-form video concepts achieving 100,000+ combined organic views.
Supported creator campaigns that increased campaign reach and audience interaction.
Improved content workflow by introducing structured calendars, approval systems and creative briefs.

TOOLS & PLATFORMS

Meta Business Suite · Instagram · TikTok · LinkedIn · Facebook · Canva · Adobe Creative Cloud · CapCut · Google Analytics · Google Workspace · Notion · Trello · Asana · Buffer · Hootsuite · Later · ChatGPT · AI-assisted content and research tools

EDUCATION

B.A. Mass Communication
University of Lagos, Nigeria
2016–2020

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing Strategy
Content Marketing
Google Analytics
SEO & Social Search
AI for Marketing & Creative Workflows

PORTFOLIO

Portfolio: amaraokafor.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amaraokafor

References available upon request.

Application Deadline: 9 October 2026

Prepare a results-focused CV and portfolio before submitting your application.

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