Social Media Manager (Philippines-based, Remote)

Remote (Philippines-based applicants only)


Part-time (with potential to grow into full-time)


$12 USD/hour
+ Performance-based bonuses
+ 13th-month pay (if long-term)

About Somerset Candle Co.
We’re a small-batch candle company based in Somerset, Kentucky, creating hand-poured candles inspired by people, places, and stories. Our new lineup, **Maker’s Mill**, reflects craftsmanship, creativity, and warmth — and we want our social media to feel the same.

We’re passionate about building a brand that feels like home, and we’re looking for someone who can help us share that story across Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

???? Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule content that reflects our brand’s heart and style
- Create Instagram Reels, Stories, and static posts using Canva or similar tools
- Write engaging, on-brand captions
- Manage community engagement (comments, DMs, tagged posts)
- Track growth, engagement, and content performance
- Stay on top of trends to help us keep things fresh and fun
- Collaborate with our team for product launches, campaigns, and events

? Qualifications
- Experience managing social media for lifestyle or product-based brands
- Strong visual style and writing voice (portfolio required)
- Canva-savvy, ideally with basic video editing skills
- Knowledge of Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok algorithms and trends
- Creative, self-directed, organized, and detail-oriented
- Excellent written English skills

? Working Hours
- Flexible, but we’d like some overlap with U.S. Eastern Time
- Starting at 10–15 hours per week

???? How to Apply
Send the following to ----------
1. A short introduction about you and why you’re a great fit
2. A portfolio or links to social media accounts you’ve managed
3. Your hourly rate
4. Your response to the test assignment below

???? Test Assignment

Brand: Somerset Candle Co.
Scenario - We're launching a new candle for a new summer line called Golden Wake. It smells like warm pistachio and coconut cream and a kiss of salted caramel harmonize beautifully with tonka and exotic musks. We want to get our audience excited about it on Instagram.

Assignment:
1. Write 3 Instagram caption ideas to promote this new candle
2. Create 3 hashtag sets (5–10 hashtags each)
3. Bonus (Optional): Suggest a one-week content calendar (5 post ideas) to build anticipation around this new release

Tone: Friendly, homey, and a little nostalgic — with a maker’s spirit.