Social Media and Community Manager for Theater Social Media and Community Manager for Theater

10 hours/week | $25/hour to start | On-site in Midtown Manhattan

We’re looking for a creative, energetic, social-media-savvy content creator to manage the social channels for a busy Midtown Manhattan theater with a lively schedule of shows and events.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who likes being where the action is. You’ll spend approximately 10 hours/week at the theater, capturing its energy in real time—from rehearsals and performances to backstage moments, artists, audiences, and special events.

This is an on‑site position, not a remote social media role.

What You’ll Do

You’ll create and manage content primarily for TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook , including:

Develop opportunities to grow our audience and increase engagement

S hoot and edit short-form videos, Reels, TikToks, Stories, and photos

Capture rehearsals, backstage moments, performances, artists, audiences, and special events

Develop creative content ideas that bring our shows—and the personality of the theater—to life

Write engaging captions and social copy

Post and schedule content across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook

Promote multiple shows and events simultaneously

Keep our accounts active, current, and engaging

Identify opportunities to build our audience and increase engagement

Monitor comments and messages and respond or take action as needed

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is creative, reliable, proactive, and at ease in the fast‑moving environment of a working theater.

You should

Be fluent in TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook

Be comfortable shooting strong visual content on a smartphone

Know how to create and edit engaging short‑form video

Have a good eye for spontaneous, entertaining, and shareable moments

Be organized enough to manage content for multiple shows at once

Be comfortable interacting with performers, staff, and audiences

Work independently and take initiative

An interest in theater, live entertainment, comedy, music, or the arts is a big plus.

Approximately 10 hours per week

$25/hour to start

Midtown Manhattan

All hours must be worked on‑site at the theater. Occasional additional paid hours may be available for performances and special events, and some evening and/or weekend availability is helpful.

Professional experience is welcome but not required. We’re equally interested in seeing personal TikToks, Instagram Reels, photography, videos, or other work that shows us your creativity, visual sense, and social media instincts.

If you love creating content—and like the idea of capturing the people, performances, and behind‑the‑scenes energy of a working New York City theater,we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who can start ASAP.

DURATION Oct 12, 2026 –

SALARY $25.00 – $25.00 per hour

NON-UNION

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