Social Media Community Manager

Social Media Manager

• Location: Fountain Valley, CA
• Position Type: Full-Time, In-House
• Industry: Animal Education, Entertainment
• Environment: Fast-paced, creative, and rapidly growing

About Us

Prehistoric, Inc. is home to some of the world’s most popular animal content creators, including The Reptile Zoo and JayPrehistoricPets—global leaders in exotic animal education and digital content, with millions of followers across platforms. As part of a fast-growing family of brands, we’re on a mission to inspire, entertain, and educate through social media, live experiences, and community engagement. This is your opportunity to join a winning team with a growth mindset in a high-energy, collaborative environment—where animals meet viral video!

Position Overview

We’re looking for an experienced, passionate, and highly organized Social Media Manager to lead content storytelling and community engagement across multiple brand pages. In this role, you’ll play a key part in connecting with our global audience, creating viral content, and fostering community growth across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and more.

Key ResponsibilitiesContent Strategy & Execution

• Plan, manage, and post up to 20+ pieces of content daily across multiple platforms and brand pages.
• Maintain a central content repository for video footage, images, audio, and finalized content.
• Work closely with the editing team, talent, and engagement team to meet deadlines from concept to publishing.
• Stay current on social trends, platform updates, and algorithm changes to guide content strategy.

Community Management

• Monitor, track, and respond to online conversations in a timely and brand-consistent manner.
• Cultivate relationships with our online community by being active, responsive, and personable.
• Foster an inclusive and open digital environment where fans feel connected and valued.

Analytics & Reporting

• Track key community and content metrics (video views, reach, engagement, sentiment, conversions).
• Use data to refine strategies, identify trends, and report on content effectiveness and community growth.
• Present actionable insights to internal teams to align with broader brand goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience managing social media for a brand, influencer, or entertainment platform.
• Expert knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with a knack for creating engaging, on-brand messaging.
• Ability to work collaboratively with creative teams under tight deadlines.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy, with a passion for community building.
• Proficiency in basic content creation tools (e.g., Canva, KapKat, IG Edits).
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• A passion for reptiles, exotic animals, or wildlife education.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Background in content production or influencer/media brand management.
• Experience managing large-scale content calendars and influencer partnerships.

What We Offer

• Access to exclusive animal and reptile content, plus a behind-the-scenes role in viral video production.
• A fun, fast-paced team environment with exciting growth opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a movement that inspires millions around the globe.
• A chance to manage a fanbase of 75 million fans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Retirement plan

Schedule

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience managing social media for a brand, influencer, or entertainment platform
• Expert knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, and emerging platforms
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with a knack for creating engaging, on-brand messaging
• Ability to work collaboratively with creative teams under tight deadlines
• High emotional intelligence and empathy, with a passion for community building
• Proficiency in basic content creation tools (e.g., Canva, KapKat, IG Edits)
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• A passion for reptiles, exotic animals, or wildlife education
• Background in content production or influencer/media brand management
• Experience managing large-scale content calendars and influencer partnerships

Benefits

• Access to exclusive animal and reptile content, plus a behind-the-scenes role in viral video production
• A fun, fast-paced team environment with exciting growth opportunities
• The chance to be part of a movement that inspires millions around the globe
• A chance to manage a fanbase of 75 million fans
• Pay: $42,000.00 per year
• Employee discount
• Retirement plan
• 8 hour shift

Responsibilities

• Position Type: Full-Time, In-House
• Environment: Fast-paced, creative, and rapidly growing
• In this role, you’ll play a key part in connecting with our global audience, creating viral content, and fostering community growth across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and more
• Key ResponsibilitiesContent Strategy & Execution
• Plan, manage, and post up to 20+ pieces of content daily across multiple platforms and brand pages
• Maintain a central content repository for video footage, images, audio, and finalized content
• Work closely with the editing team, talent, and engagement team to meet deadlines from concept to publishing
• Stay current on social trends, platform updates, and algorithm changes to guide content strategy
• Monitor, track, and respond to online conversations in a timely and brand-consistent manner
• Cultivate relationships with our online community by being active, responsive, and personable
• Foster an inclusive and open digital environment where fans feel connected and valued
• Track key community and content metrics (video views, reach, engagement, sentiment, conversions)
• Use data to refine strategies, identify trends, and report on content effectiveness and community growth
• Present actionable insights to internal teams to align with broader brand goals