Social Media Lead

Arena

Social Media Lead managing Arena Intelligence's online presence and community engagement on X and LinkedIn. Crafting compelling content and developing strategies for audience growth and engagement.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeBay Area • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write, schedule, and manage content for X and LinkedIn that reflects our brand voice and values, tailored to each platform’s strengths and audience.
Translate technical updates, product launches, and AI trends into engaging, accessible, and shareable posts.
Maintain a forward-looking content calendar aligned with product milestones, community activity, and key events in the AI space.
Monitor and participate in conversations across the AI and research ecosystem, contributing meaningfully and amplifying relevant voices.
Drive growth in followers, reach, and engagement through experimentation, iteration, and real-time awareness.
Build relationships with key community members, including AI researchers, developers, and early adopters.
Develop platform-specific strategies to grow and sustain a presence on X, LinkedIn, and future channels.
Track key performance metrics, analyze audience behavior, and use insights to inform content direction and tone.
Collaborate with product to amplify launches, surface community activity, and bridge conversations across social and Discord.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience managing social media accounts, ideally in tech, startups, or other high-context environments.
Proven track record of growing engaged followings on platforms like X, LinkedIn, and Reddit.
Excellent writing and editing skills, with a sharp, concise, and approachable style.
Familiarity with AI, LLMs, or a strong interest in learning about complex technical topics quickly.
Comfortable navigating fast-paced online culture and responding to trends, conversations, and real-time developments.
Able to work independently while collaborating closely with a small, nimble, and cross-functional team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer competitive compensation and equity aligned to the markets where our team members are based.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and additional support programs.
The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI with a small, mission-driven team.
A culture that values transparency, trust, and community impact.

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Hard Skills & Tools

content managementsocial media managementwritingeditingcontent strategyperformance metrics analysisaudience behavior analysiscommunity engagementplatform-specific strategiesAI trends

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationrelationship buildingindependenceadaptabilitycreativityanalytical thinkingreal-time awarenessconcisenessapproachability