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At BuildOps, we are building a groundbreaking software solution designed to empower today’s commercial contractors. From service management to project execution, we are reimagining how our customers operate. Our team thrives on ambition, innovation, and collaboration, and we look for those same qualities in every new hire.
As an Executive Social Media Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our Marketing and Brand team, owning our social presence across channels and turning our product vision and customer stories into compelling, executive level narratives. You will drive impact by elevating the BuildOps brand, growing and engaging our audiences, and shaping how prospects, customers, and industry leaders perceive us. Reporting to the Director of Brand, Content, & Comms, this role is ideal for someone who is hands on, data informed, and highly creative, and who is energized by building programs from the ground up in a fast moving, industry defining company.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Executive content creation:
- Develop and publish content across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok for the CEO and other executive team members.
- Ghostwrite posts and scripts that reflect each executive's authentic voice and point of view.
- Build and manage publishing calendars that align with business priorities, thought leadership themes, and key events.
Video production:
- Plan, shoot, and edit short-form and long-form video content, from quick behind-the-scenes clips to structured thought leadership segments.
- Optimize video for each platform's format and algorithm, including Reels, Stories, Shorts, and TikTok.
- Own end-to-end production using tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or Descript.
Voice capture and storytelling:
- Conduct regular 1:1 sessions with executives to extract insights, anecdotes, and perspectives.
- Turn complex or technical ideas into clear, engaging narratives tailored to social platforms.
- Maintain and evolve voice guidelines so content remains consistent yet fresh across channels.
Multi-channel strategy:
- Build and maintain a cross-platform content calendar that adapts messaging and format to the strengths of each channel.
- Tailor concepts so that what works on LinkedIn is appropriately adapted for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X.
- Test new formats and approaches, then scale what performs best.
Community engagement:
- Monitor and engage with comments, replies, and DMs on behalf of executives in a way that feels genuine and human.
- Build relationships with key followers, partners, creators, and industry voices.
- Identify opportunities to join relevant conversations in real time.
AI-native workflows:
- Use AI tools (for example Claude, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Runway, CapCut, Descript) to accelerate ideation, drafting, editing, repurposing, and scheduling.
- Continuously experiment with new AI capabilities to increase output and quality.
Comms and campaign support:
- Support broader executive communications, including event-related content, internal announcements, press and media preparation, and ad hoc messaging needs.
- Partner with the broader marketing and comms team to align executive content with company narratives and campaigns.
Trend monitoring and analytics:
- Stay ahead of platform algorithm changes, emerging content formats, creator trends, and B2B social best practices, and proactively bring ideas to the table.
- Track engagement, follower growth, impressions, and content performance across platforms.
- Report on what is working, propose experiments, and iterate quickly based on data.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- 1+ years of experience in social media management, executive content, digital marketing, or a related role (agency, in-house, or freelance).
- Ability to plan, shoot (including on a phone), and edit video content end-to-end using tools like CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or Descript.
- Deep familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram (Reels, Stories, Feed), YouTube (Shorts and long-form), X, and TikTok, based on active use, not just theory.
- Demonstrated experience ghostwriting in another person's voice for social platforms or executive communication.
- Proven use of AI tools in a creative workflow, including writing, editing, image generation, repurposing, and research.
- Understanding of how B2B audiences think, or a strong desire to learn, with bonus points for experience in SaaS, vertical software, construction tech, or the trades.
- Comfort working directly with senior executives and C-suite leaders in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with social analytics platforms (for example Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or similar), or willingness to learn quickly.
WHO YOU ARE
- You are a content-native operator who naturally thinks in formats, hooks, and story arcs.
- You use social platforms daily and have strong instincts for what makes people stop scrolling.
- You have a sharp creative eye for visual design, pacing, and sound, and you know how to make content feel professional without being stiff or overly corporate.
- You actively use AI tools to increase your speed and output, and you enjoy experimenting with new workflows.
- You have a strong bias for action, move quickly from idea to execution, and are comfortable iterating in public based on feedback and performance.
- You are highly organized, able to manage multiple executive personas and content streams at once without dropping details.
- You are curious, coachable, and excited to learn directly from executives and subject matter experts.
COMPENSATION
- $65,000 - $85,000 base salary range + bonus
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company!
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
- One-time work-from-home allowance
- Hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules and lunch provided for in-office days
- Company events and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual
- Fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
- Chance to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions
- The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers
We welcome applicants from across the U.S. where we are registered to do business and able to support employment. Currently, this excludes the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming. This list is based solely on operational and compliance considerations and is reviewed from time to time as our footprint grows.
ABOUT BUILDOPS
Join BuildOps, the largest commercial trade platform in the country, as we transform the multi-billion dollar commercial contracting industry!
We’re not just talking incremental improvements—we’re talking a full-scale revolution, empowering the hardworking heroes who build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our world running.
This is your chance to be part of a rocketship. We’re fresh off a $1 billion valuation and a $127M Series C funding round (part of over $275M raised to date) led by industry-leading investors like Meritech Capital, BOND, and SE Ventures, backed by Schneider Electric. Our latest investors join our team of industry heavyweights like Next47, former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, former Salesforce President Gavin Patterson, and Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols. Their investment is fueling our aggressive growth and our commitment to equipping contractors with AI-driven tools to conquer chaos, boost efficiency, skyrocket profitability, and ultimately, deliver exceptional service.
At BuildOps, we’re changing the game and doing the best work of our careers. You’ll be a key player in a company that’s truly making a difference for the backbone of our economy. If you’re ready to tackle big challenges, work with a passionate team, and build something extraordinary, BuildOps is the place for you. 🚀
BuildOps is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
BuildOps will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act pursuant to applicable local and state laws.
ABOUT THE JOB
At BuildOps, we are building a groundbreaking software solution designed to empower today’s commercial contractors. From service management to project execution, we are reimagining how our customers operate. Our team thrives on ambition, innovation, and collaboration, and we look for those same qualities in every new hire.
As an Executive Social Media Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our Marketing and Brand team, owning our social presence across channels and turning our product vision and customer stories into compelling, executive level narratives. You will drive impact by elevating the BuildOps brand, growing and engaging our audiences, and shaping how prospects, customers, and industry leaders perceive us. Reporting to the Director of Brand, Content, & Comms, this role is ideal for someone who is hands on, data informed, and highly creative, and who is energized by building programs from the ground up in a fast moving, industry defining company.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Executive content creation:
- Develop and publish content across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok for the CEO and other executive team members.
- Ghostwrite posts and scripts that reflect each executive's authentic voice and point of view.
- Build and manage publishing calendars that align with business priorities, thought leadership themes, and key events.
Video production:
- Plan, shoot, and edit short-form and long-form video content, from quick behind-the-scenes clips to structured thought leadership segments.
- Optimize video for each platform's format and algorithm, including Reels, Stories, Shorts, and TikTok.
- Own end-to-end production using tools such as CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or Descript.
Voice capture and storytelling:
- Conduct regular 1:1 sessions with executives to extract insights, anecdotes, and perspectives.
- Turn complex or technical ideas into clear, engaging narratives tailored to social platforms.
- Maintain and evolve voice guidelines so content remains consistent yet fresh across channels.
Multi-channel strategy:
- Build and maintain a cross-platform content calendar that adapts messaging and format to the strengths of each channel.
- Tailor concepts so that what works on LinkedIn is appropriately adapted for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and X.
- Test new formats and approaches, then scale what performs best.
Community engagement:
- Monitor and engage with comments, replies, and DMs on behalf of executives in a way that feels genuine and human.
- Build relationships with key followers, partners, creators, and industry voices.
- Identify opportunities to join relevant conversations in real time.
AI-native workflows:
- Use AI tools (for example Claude, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Runway, CapCut, Descript) to accelerate ideation, drafting, editing, repurposing, and scheduling.
- Continuously experiment with new AI capabilities to increase output and quality.
Comms and campaign support:
- Support broader executive communications, including event-related content, internal announcements, press and media preparation, and ad hoc messaging needs.
- Partner with the broader marketing and comms team to align executive content with company narratives and campaigns.
Trend monitoring and analytics:
- Stay ahead of platform algorithm changes, emerging content formats, creator trends, and B2B social best practices, and proactively bring ideas to the table.
- Track engagement, follower growth, impressions, and content performance across platforms.
- Report on what is working, propose experiments, and iterate quickly based on data.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- 1+ years of experience in social media management, executive content, digital marketing, or a related role (agency, in-house, or freelance).
- Ability to plan, shoot (including on a phone), and edit video content end-to-end using tools like CapCut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or Descript.
- Deep familiarity with LinkedIn, Instagram (Reels, Stories, Feed), YouTube (Shorts and long-form), X, and TikTok, based on active use, not just theory.
- Demonstrated experience ghostwriting in another person's voice for social platforms or executive communication.
- Proven use of AI tools in a creative workflow, including writing, editing, image generation, repurposing, and research.
- Understanding of how B2B audiences think, or a strong desire to learn, with bonus points for experience in SaaS, vertical software, construction tech, or the trades.
- Comfort working directly with senior executives and C-suite leaders in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with social analytics platforms (for example Sprout Social, Hootsuite, or similar), or willingness to learn quickly.
WHO YOU ARE
- You are a content-native operator who naturally thinks in formats, hooks, and story arcs.
- You use social platforms daily and have strong instincts for what makes people stop scrolling.
- You have a sharp creative eye for visual design, pacing, and sound, and you know how to make content feel professional without being stiff or overly corporate.
- You actively use AI tools to increase your speed and output, and you enjoy experimenting with new workflows.
- You have a strong bias for action, move quickly from idea to execution, and are comfortable iterating in public based on feedback and performance.
- You are highly organized, able to manage multiple executive personas and content streams at once without dropping details.
- You are curious, coachable, and excited to learn directly from executives and subject matter experts.
COMPENSATION
- $65,000 - $85,000 base salary range + bonus
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company!
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
- One-time work-from-home allowance
- Hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules and lunch provided for in-office days
- Company events and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual
- Fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
- Chance to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions
- The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers
We welcome applicants from across the U.S. where we are registered to do business and able to support employment. Currently, this excludes the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, and Wyoming. This list is based solely on operational and compliance considerations and is reviewed from time to time as our footprint grows.
ABOUT BUILDOPS
Join BuildOps, the largest commercial trade platform in the country, as we transform the multi-billion dollar commercial contracting industry!
We’re not just talking incremental improvements—we’re talking a full-scale revolution, empowering the hardworking heroes who build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our world running.
This is your chance to be part of a rocketship. We’re fresh off a $1 billion valuation and a $127M Series C funding round (part of over $275M raised to date) led by industry-leading investors like Meritech Capital, BOND, and SE Ventures, backed by Schneider Electric. Our latest investors join our team of industry heavyweights like Next47, former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, former Salesforce President Gavin Patterson, and Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols. Their investment is fueling our aggressive growth and our commitment to equipping contractors with AI-driven tools to conquer chaos, boost efficiency, skyrocket profitability, and ultimately, deliver exceptional service.
At BuildOps, we’re changing the game and doing the best work of our careers. You’ll be a key player in a company that’s truly making a difference for the backbone of our economy. If you’re ready to tackle big challenges, work with a passionate team, and build something extraordinary, BuildOps is the place for you. 🚀
BuildOps is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
BuildOps will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act pursuant to applicable local and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Social Media Manager
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to match the sponsored role. A marketing or communications degree maps cleanly to Social Media Manager; a general business degree may require a credential evaluation to establish field equivalency before your employer files.
Search for employers with PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Social Media Manager roles by employers who have sponsored green cards before. Past PERM filings signal that the employer already understands the process and has HR infrastructure to support your case.
Target companies where your role is a defined function
Employers who have a standalone social media team, not just a generalist marketing hire, are more likely to write PERM job requirements that match your credentials. That specificity reduces audit risk during DOL's recruitment testing phase.
Ask employers to start PERM before your OPT expires
PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months. Confirm the employer is willing to begin the DOL recruitment process while you still have valid work authorization, so there's no gap before your I-140 is filed.
Verify the prevailing wage for your metro area
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Social Media Manager at the posted worksite. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the current Level I through Level IV rates before you negotiate your offer.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
If the job posting requires only a bachelor's degree, your employer will likely file under EB-3. Roles requiring a master's or specialized expertise may qualify under EB-2. Confirm the classification in writing before PERM is filed, since changing it later restarts the process.
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Find Social Media Manager JobsSocial Media Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Social Media Manager role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Social Media Manager positions are sponsored under EB-3, since they typically require a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field rather than an advanced degree. EB-2 is available if the role genuinely requires a master's degree or if you have an advanced degree and the employer structures the position accordingly. Your employer's attorney determines the classification before filing PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 filings, and the process is not capped at a specific number of petitions per year for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together take longer than an H-1B approval, and your priority date in the visa bulletin determines when you can file for the final step.
What does the PERM labor certification process actually require from the employer?
The employer must run a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign, typically including print ads, job postings, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. For a Social Media Manager role, the job requirements posted during recruitment must match what the employer files with DOL. Any mismatch between the advertised role and the PERM application can trigger an audit, which adds months to the timeline.
How do I find Social Media Manager jobs where the employer is open to green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship directly, so searching by job title alone misses most opportunities. Migrate Mate filters roles specifically by employers with green card sponsorship history, letting you focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process. That significantly narrows the field without requiring you to ask about sponsorship cold in an early interview.
Can I switch Social Media Manager jobs while my green card is being processed?
Changing employers early in the process, before PERM is certified, requires starting over completely. Once your I-140 is approved and you've been in the adjustment of status queue for at least 180 days, portability rules under AC21 allow you to transfer the priority date to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation. Social media management roles in different industries often qualify as sufficiently similar, but your new employer's attorney should confirm portability before you accept an offer.
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