Social Media Manager (Entry-Level)

WHO WE ARE

VerticalScope (TSE: FORA) operates one of the 10 largest community platforms in the US. Our platform includes over 1,200 websites and 125 million monthly visitors.  Our mission is to enable the world to share expertise and discover knowledge on subjects they love.  We operate at the intersection of community, content, and commerce, and believe in the power of enthusiasts to inform and inspire.

Are you a creative and organized social media enthusiast with a passion for engaging audiences?

Hometalk, Inc. (A VerticalScope company) is looking for a Social Media Manager to join our team! This full-

time, remote position is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow the social presence of the world’s largest DIY community.

About Hometalk

Hometalk is the leading DIY and home improvement platform, inspiring millions of people to create, build, and transform their homes. Through engaging content, social media, and a dynamic community, we make DIY more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Why Join Us?

This is an entry-level role with tremendous room for growth. We’re looking for someone eager to take ownership, grow their skills, and make an impact. You’ll be part of a fast-moving, creative team at the forefront of digital media, with opportunities to expand your expertise in content strategy, analytics, and more.

Apply Today! 

If you are based in the Eastern or Central US time zone and excited about social media, content creation, and community engagement, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter and a writing sample with your resume in order to be considered.

What You’ll Do

● Schedule and publish social video content across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube,

TikTok, and Pinterest

● Tag products in social content and videos to drive eCommerce sales

● Write headlines and descriptions for branded content to maximize impact

● Create engagement-driven posts to spark conversation and grow our audience on

Facebook and Instagram

● Track and optimize content performance, using data insights to improve reach and

engagement

● Collaborate with the video and creator teams, ensuring content aligns with platform

trends and audience interests

● Be available during business core hours from 9AM to 5PM US Eastern Time

Who You Are

● A social media pro – you have experience managing multiple platforms and engaging

audiences

● A strong writer – you craft compelling, clear, and creative content that resonates

● A video-savvy strategist – you understand short-form and long-form social video

trends

● A detail-oriented organizer – you thrive on structure and managing multiple moving

pieces

● A DIY & lifestyle enthusiast (a plus!) – you love creative projects and home inspiration

LIFE AT VERTICALSCOPE

We believe that competitive benefits are an important investment in our people and culture. In addition to joining a passionate and collaborative team culture, your benefits and perks include:

Benefits:

- Full suite of health benefits (medical, dental, vision), including fertility options

- Retirement savings program and HSA/FSA programs

- Flexible working hours and unlimited vacation

- Parental leave top up pay

- Life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D

- Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)

- Career development stipend

Perks:

- Employee referral bonus

- Employee discounts

- High-tech office space and remote work options

- Virtual social events

- Inclusive culture

EEO

Our company values diversity of thought and believes diverse teams make innovation possible. We work on complex, difficult problems with no linear or clear solutions. We believe that a diverse team can bring different perspectives and approaches, and whose experiences reflect the full set of clients we seek to serve. As such, VerticalScope is committed to a diverse representation among our employees.

If you require disability-related accommodation during the application, recruitment, and interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to make all possible adjustments to suit your needs.