Social Media Content Specialist I

Hot Topic is a company focused on music and pop culture, and they are seeking a Social Media Content Specialist I to support their Social Media Content team. The role involves creating and executing content for social media channels, maintaining content calendars, and collaborating with various teams to ensure brand consistency. Responsibilities Help create and maintain the social media content calendar and track creative briefs for content and campaign assets Work with Social Media Photographer, creative services, video production and merchants to help create exciting content for all social media channels Schedule daily content on all social media channels Responsible for portions of the social media weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting and tracking Partner with copywriting and social media team to ensure all external communications and copy are on brand Help coordinate and execute sweepstakes prizing and fulfillment Help manage user-generated content; gain user approvals, approving and scheduling UGC Stay up to date with influencers and content creators and partner with Influencer Specialist to activate content creators for owned content Skills 1-2 years prior marketing experience or equivalent Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign Experience with Social Insights BA in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or equivalent Ability to work nights, weekends and travel to events Passion and open mind regarding music, pop culture and fashion trends Company Overview Hot Topic is a retail store that offers music and pop culture licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in California, Maryland, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Hot Topic has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 12 in 2024, 13 in 2023, 9 in 2022, 5 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.