Hot Topic
5001-10000 employees
retail
accessories
fashion
intimates
mens-clothing
music
pop-culture
shopping
womens-clothing
apparel
merchandising
About Hot Topic
Hot Topic is a leading retailer of pop culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic has grown to over 650 stores in the U. S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, and employs over 10,000 associates. At Hot Topic, our teams are comprised of creative, talented individuals who are passionate about delivering the best retail experience and expert customer service.
5 months ago
Senior Social Media Specialist
Full-time
Senior
Senior Social Media Specialist
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Description
- We’re seeking an experienced Senior Social Media Specialist with 3–6 years of social media/ content + community & influencer work to take ownership of storytelling, content creation, influencer partnerships, and audience growth for our pop-culture brand.
- You’ll be a key player in shaping our voice, producing high-quality content, and scaling our presence across digital platforms.
- Responsibilities include leading content strategy and production for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube; managing influencer relationships; overseeing daily posting and community engagement; collaborating with cross-functional teams; analyzing performance metrics; and staying current with pop culture trends.
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Requirements
- 3–6 years of relevant social media experience, ideally in entertainment, media, lifestyle, retail, or related consumer brands.
- Demonstrated content creation skills: storytelling, short-form video production, visual aesthetics, editing tools (Adobe Suite / Premiere / After Effects / CapCut / etc.).
- Proven track record managing influencer/creator partnerships; ability to negotiate, manage deliverables, and measure ROI.
- Creative sensibility and keen eye for “look and feel” through a lens of pop culture and trends; editorial storytelling experiences a big plus.
- Excellent writing, brand voice development, and communication abilities.
- Solid understanding of social media analytics tools and performance metrics.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary in the range of $70,000 - $80,000 per year.
- Note: The pay range listed is a starting point; final salary depends on education, location, experience, and other factors.