Job Description
BuildOps is the leading all-in-one business platform built exclusively for modern commercial contractors. We're revolutionizing the way the trades operate by providing powerful, intuitive software that streamlines workflows, drives efficiency, and fuels growth. We're passionate about empowering the hard-working men and women who keep our world running. We love driven, self-motivated folks experienced in tech start-ups and thrive in fast-paced environments. Could you be our next hire?
We’re seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Social Media and Community Manager to own and elevate our presence across all social media channels and cultivate thriving external communities. This role is critical in building brand awareness, enhancing our reputation, and fostering meaningful connections within the commercial contractor ecosystem. You will be responsible for developing and executing engaging social media strategies, crafting unique channel voices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and amplifying the voices of our executives.
What You'll Do: - Social Media Strategy & Execution: Develop, implement, and manage BuildOps' comprehensive social media strategy across all relevant platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, industry-specific forums).
- Channel Ownership: Take full ownership of all BuildOps social media channels, ensuring consistent branding, messaging, and engagement.
- Content Calendar & Publishing: Collaborate closely with the content and creative teams to develop and curate engaging, informative, and visually appealing social media content (text, images, videos, stories, live sessions). Create and manage a content calendar, ensuring timely and consistent posting across all channels.
- Unique Channel Voice Development: Define and cultivate a distinct voice and tone for each social media platform that aligns with the BuildOps brand while resonating with the specific audience on that channel.
- Executive Social Media Support: Collaborate with BuildOps executives to develop and execute their individual social media strategies, ghostwriting posts, and amplifying their thought leadership within the industry.
- Community Development: Identify, develop, and nurture external online communities adjacent to commercial contractors (e.g., industry groups, forums, online discussions). Develop strategies to engage with these communities authentically, fostering brand advocacy and building relationships.
- Engagement & Interaction: Actively monitor social media channels and external communities for mentions, conversations, and trends related to BuildOps, the commercial contracting industry, and competitors. Engage with followers, respond to inquiries, and foster positive interactions.
- Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on key social media metrics (reach, engagement, website traffic, lead generation, sentiment) and community growth. Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing strategies and improving performance.
- Staying Current: Stay up-to-date with the latest social media trends, platform updates, best practices, and emerging technologies. Identify opportunities to leverage new tools and tactics to enhance BuildOps' social media presence.
- Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, product, and customer success teams to ensure social media and community efforts align with overall business objectives and marketing campaigns.
- Crisis Management: Develop and implement social media crisis communication plans as needed.
- Budget Management: Manage the social media budget effectively.
What We Look For: - Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
- 5+ years of proven experience in social media management and community building, preferably within a B2B technology or industrial sector. Experience within the construction or trades industry is a significant plus.
- Deep understanding of various social media platforms, their algorithms, best practices, and emerging trends.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft engaging and platform-appropriate content.
- Experience developing and implementing successful social media strategies that drive brand awareness, engagement, and lead generation.
- Proven ability to develop and cultivate thriving online communities.
- Experience managing social media for executive leadership.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to track, measure, and report on social media performance.
- Proficiency in social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, Buffer) and social listening tools.
- Creative thinker with a strong understanding of visual storytelling.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for the commercial contracting industry and a genuine interest in connecting with its professionals.
- Must be able to work in office three days a week on a hybrid schedule in Los Angeles, Toronto, or Raleigh.
What We Offer: - $115,000 to $125,000 salary + bonus.
- Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company!
- A comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible paid time off.
- Work from Home Stipend.
- Hubs in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules with lunch provided for in-office days.
- Company events like BBQs and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual.
- Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another (seriously, everyone is rooting for your success!).
- The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers.
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. See why contractors choose Buildops here.
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 (Reuters, TechCrunch, LA Business Journal) . 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.
Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors, Work from home, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,