Arena

Social Media Lead

Arena

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bay Area • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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