[Remote] Social Commerce & Content Curation Manager (6802)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RUN Studios is seeking a highly-motivated, trend-obsessed Social Commerce & Content Curation Manager to own and execute product curation and editorial planning for social media programs. This role involves developing editorial calendars, curating products, and collaborating with content creators to produce engaging social-first content across various platforms.ResponsibilitiesDevelop editorial and commerce calendars across multiple interest areas and retail categories, identifying seasonal moments, emerging trends, and social-first content opportunitiesConduct ongoing trend scouting across social platforms, creator ecosystems, media publications, competitive brands, and cultural moments to identify opportunities for content and product storytellingCurate and merchandise products aligned to editorial themes and social trends, creating detailed product lists and creative briefs for Content CreatorsPartner closely with Content Creators to provide styling guidance, product context, and creative inspiration that enables best-in-class social-first contentMonitor social media, influencers, and cultural trends to identify viral products, emerging aesthetics, and evolving customer interestsPerform market analyses and competitive audits to identify content white spaces, merchandising opportunities, and shifts in consumer behaviorDevelop category expertise across a portfolio of interest verticals, including but not limited to Food & Cooking, Beauty & Personal Care, Fashion & Style, Sports & Outdoors, Home & Living, Electronics & Tech, Wellness & Active Living, Pets & Animals, Arts & Crafts, Gaming & Play, Music & Instruments, Photo & Film, Reading & Book Culture, Celebrations & Gatherings, Hobbies & Collecting, and Parenting & Kids’ WorldPartner alongside stakeholders to ensure editorial plans and product selections align with brand identity, business priorities, and customer interestsPresent editorial calendars, trend reports, product curations, and learnings/insights in stakeholder reviewsEstablish and maintain organized tools, templates, and tracking mechanisms for editorial calendars, product lists, and content planningSkills5+ years relevant experience in merchandising, editorial, content curation, styling, trend forecasting, or digital marketingDeep understanding of social media culture with demonstrated experience identifying trends, viral products, creators, and cultural moments that influence customer behaviorStrong merchandising and styling instincts with the ability to curate products that tell compelling stories and resonate with customersExperience developing editorial calendars or content strategies across multiple categories or consumer interestsDemonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence in a fast-paced environmentStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneouslyProficient with Airtable, Excel, Asana, or similar planning and organizational toolsBachelor's degree or equivalent professional experienceExperience working in a customer-facing editorial, merchandising, social media, or creative role for retailer, publisher, media company, or consumer brandPortfolio showcasing editorial calendars, trend reports, product curations, merchandising strategies, or related workExtensive knowledge of the contemporary retail landscape, brands, creators, and consumer trendsFluency with social media and influencer marketing, including creators and communities across demographic segmentsExperience partnering closely with content creators, photographers, stylists, or creative teams to develop customer-facing contentBenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefitsHealth savings and flexible spending accountsOther telehealth and wellness benefitsA minimum of seven paid holidays per yearAccrual of at least 6.5 days (Temporary Employment) to at least 15 days (Regular Employment) of paid time off per yearA 401k plan with company matchDiscretionary bonuses dependent on company, team or individual performanceReferral bonuses for eligible hired referralsCompany OverviewRUN Studios specializes in offering video production, motion graphics and design, digital content creation, 2D and 3D technology services. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.runstudios.com/.