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Hire a Social Media Manager/Strategist/Coordinator
A social media manager runs your social channels week to week. I plan the calendar, write and schedule posts, answer comments and messages, and report what is working. I have run organic social for brands, including a post that reached 1.4 million views. It suits businesses that want a reliable, accountable presence.
Pricing is scoped to each project. Book a call and I will tell you what yours involves.
- 10 yearsin digital growth
- 4 marketsUK, Australia, USA and Bangladesh
- 30-60-90day plan with a written checkpoint
- 1 callto scope your project
The role
What a social media manager does and what you get
As your social media manager, I will plan a content calendar by platform and audience, write, design and schedule posts and stories and respond to comments and messages quickly and in your voice. I work hands-on: I do the work myself, inside your accounts and files, and show you the output every week.
Before
Social has no consistent owner, comments go unanswered and nobody can say what it contributes.
With me as your social media manager
- Plan a content calendar by platform and audience
- Write, design and schedule posts and stories
- Respond to comments and messages quickly and in your voice
- Send a monthly report with reach, engagement and outcomes
Pricing
How pricing works
The cost of hiring a social media manager depends on the number of platforms and posting frequency, the amount of community response and reporting involved, the number of channels or platforms involved, the size of the team I work with, how long we work together and how quickly you need results. I scope every engagement to your situation and do not publish rates, so you pay only for the work your business needs.
What changes the scope
Number of platforms and posting frequencyAmount of community response and reporting involvedThe number of channels or platformsTeam size and who needs to be managedLength of the engagementHow fast you need results
- Project
A defined piece of social media manager work with a start, an end and agreed deliverables.
- Monthly retainer
Ongoing social media manager work with a fixed monthly scope, reviewed every month.
- Fractional or part-time
A set number of days or hours each week, with me working inside your team.
Freelancer vs agency vs in-house for social media manager work
| Option | Speed | Control | Accountability | Flexibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer (me) | Starts within days of agreeing scope | Direct access to the person doing the work | One named person answers for results | Scale up or down by month |
| Agency | Slower to start; account and delivery teams | Work passes through several people | Shared across a team and account manager | Fixed packages and notice periods |
| In-house hire | Slowest: recruiting and onboarding first | Full day-to-day control | Direct line manager, but one person covers many tasks | Long-term commitment, harder to change |
Where to hire
Where to hire a social media manager: freelancer, agency, platform or in-house
You can hire a social media manager through a marketplace, an agency, a specialist platform or directly. A social media director sets strategy and standards across a team; a social media manager is the person running the accounts and community each week.
What to look for
Skills and portfolio to look for
Look for evidence of the skills the work needs, not a general portfolio. For social media manager work that means a scheduling tool, Canva, Meta Business Suite and native platform analytics, and results you can verify.
The stack
a scheduling toolCanvaMeta Business Suitenative platform analytics
How hiring me works
How my hiring process works
Hiring me works in three steps: a brief, a short trial on a defined piece of work, then deliverables on a set schedule. You see how I work before committing to a longer engagement.
- Brief and first output
Audit accounts, audience and past posts and agree pillars.
- Review and adjust
Launch the calendar and respond to the backlog of messages.
- Steady delivery
Report the first month and adjust formats and timing.
Proof
Case studies with numbers
These are real projects from my own records, with the first number shown exactly as it is reported in the full case study.
Interview questions
Interview questions to ask any social media manager
Ask these before you hire anyone, including me. The point is to hear how they think and what they would do first.
- 01
Ask which metric they report to leadership, and why it matters commercially.
- 02
Ask how they respond to a negative comment.
- 03
Ask what they would do in the first week if you hired them today.
Before the call
What to prepare before the call
Bring these to the call so we can scope the work in one conversation.
What to prepare before the call
- Logins or admin access to the accounts
- Brand voice examples
- Photos and product details you can share
- Who answers customer questions today
Next step
Hire me: scope, availability and next step
If this matches your situation, the next step is a short call. I will ask about your goal, your current set-up and your timing, then confirm whether I am the right social media manager for the job.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on scope, timing and fit. Pricing is always scoped to your project.
What does a social media manager do?
As your social media manager, I plan a content calendar by platform and audience, write, design and schedule posts and stories, respond to comments and messages quickly and in your voice and send a monthly report with reach, engagement and outcomes. I do the work myself and show you the output every week.
How much does it cost to hire a social media manager?
Cost depends on the number of platforms and posting frequency, the amount of community response and reporting involved, the number of channels or platforms, team size, engagement length and how quickly you need results. I scope each project individually instead of quoting a standard rate. Book a Call for a scoped quote and I will tell you exactly what your situation involves.
Freelance social media manager vs agency: which is better?
A social media director sets strategy and standards across a team; a social media manager is the person running the accounts and community each week. A freelancer gives you direct access and flexible commitment; an agency adds a larger bench. Tell me what you need on a call and I will say honestly which suits you.
When should I hire a social media manager?
Hire a social media manager when social has no consistent owner, comments go unanswered and nobody can say what it contributes. If that sounds familiar, a short call is enough to confirm whether the role fits or whether something simpler would do. Book a Call and I will answer this for your specific situation.
What should I ask before hiring a social media manager?
Ask which metric they report to leadership, and why it matters commercially. Ask how they respond to a negative comment. Their answers matter less than whether they answer plainly, with specifics you can check. Book a Call and I will answer this for your specific situation.
How long until I see results from a social media manager?
Timing depends on your starting point and the channel. In the first 30 days I audit accounts, audience and past posts and agree pillars. By day 60 I launch the calendar and respond to the backlog of messages. By day 90 I report the first month and adjust formats and timing. We agree these checkpoints before work starts.
Where can I hire one (Upwork, Fiverr, direct)?
You can hire through marketplaces such as Upwork or Fiverr, through a specialist platform, or directly. Marketplaces make comparison easy; hiring direct gives you a shorter route to the person doing the work. I take direct enquiries: book a call, describe the scope, and I will say whether I am the right fit.
Hourly vs monthly retainer pricing?
Hourly suits small, uncertain tasks; a monthly retainer suits ongoing work with a steady scope; a fixed project suits a defined deliverable. I choose the model with you, based on the number of platforms and posting frequency and how long the work runs. Book a Call and I will recommend one; there is no standard rate card.
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