Social Media Manager

Who We Are

Temporal is an open source programming model that can simplify code, make applications more reliable, and help developers focus on the important things like delivering features faster. Our amazing user community provides us with real-time feedback and contributions to improve the developer experience everywhere.

Backed by top VC firms, we have built a team of professionals from various successful start-ups and well-known technology companies. Together, we collaborate cross-functionally, engage with and support our users to improve the developer experience, deliver world-class open-source software, and enhance our commercial SaaS platform.

Temporal is growing and working towards building the best community. We are looking for those who share our values, challenge 'standard' thinking, and want to influence our future. If you have a passion for helping developer communities, open-source software, and want to be a part of our amazing team, we'd love to hear from you!

Summary

Temporal is seeking an ambitious, creative Social Media Manager to take the helm of our budding social media presence, work with influencers, and concept exciting, channel-specific content in partnership with the other marketing teams. The ideal candidate will have an incredibly strong sense for (or be a part of) the backend development community, their interests, channel preferences, and strategies to reach them and authentically engage.

What You'll Do

Strategy & Planning

• Own the editorial calendar for all key social channels.
• Develop and execute a social content strategy aligned with product launches, community initiatives, and developer events.

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Write and produce platform-native posts, threads, memes, and short-form videos tailored for technical audiences.
• Partner with developer advocates, engineers, and product teams to turn technical milestones into compelling narratives.
• Surface and amplify developer stories, open-source projects, and community contributions.

Community Engagement

• Actively participate in online developer conversations (Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Reddit, Discord, GitHub discussions).
• Respond to questions, feedback, and trends in real time with an authentic, developer-friendly voice.
• Grow and nurture relationships with developer influencers and micro-communities.

Analytics & Growth

• Track performance metrics (reach, engagement, sentiment, community growth).
• Run experiments (copy variations, post formats, timing) and apply learnings to optimize performance.
• Report insights to leadership and advocate for strategies that resonate with devs.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Developer Relations, Product Marketing, and Brand Design.
• Ensure consistent voice and tone across blog posts, events, and social.

What You'll Bring

• 3–5 years experience in social media management, ideally in a developer-focused, SaaS, or tech company.
• Deep familiarity with developer communities and platforms (Twitter/X, GitHub, Reddit, Discord, YouTube).
• Creative instincts for memes, trends, and moments that land authentically with developers.
• Strong copywriting and creative concepting skills with the ability to adapt tone between playful, professional, and technical.
• Comfort working with engineers, product managers, and advocates to translate technical concepts into approachable content.
• Data-driven mindset—experience with analytics tools and A/B testing.

What You'll Bring

• Experience with video editing or live streaming.
• Active presence in developer spaces (your own Twitter/X, GitHub contributions, blog, or newsletter).
• Familiarity with open-source culture and community dynamics.
• Experience supporting global developer audiences.

Compensation

• The estimated pay range for this role is $90,000 - $130,000
• This role is eligible to participate in Temporal's equity plan

Compensation ranges reflect salary and commission compensation (when applicable) across several geographic markets. Employment offers carefully consider multiple factors, including prior experience, knowledge, expertise, skillset, market location, and job level assessed during the interview process.

Employee benefits and perks below are for full-time employees, part-time or temporary positions are excluded.

U.S. Benefits

• Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
• 100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• AD&D, LT & ST Disability, and Life Insurance (Standard & Supplemental Available)
• Empower 401K Plan
• Additional Perks for Learning & Development, Lifestyle Spending, In-Home Office Setup, Professional Memberships, WFH Meals, Internet Stipend and more!

International Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Benefits outside the United States vary by country, and are issued in partnership with Remote.com

. Additionally, Temporal offers perks to all international employees for learning & career development, a lifestyle spending account, in-home office setup (in addition to company-issued hardware), professional memberships, work-from-home meals, and access to the Calm app for mental wellness.

Additional Perks

• $3,600 / Year Work from Home Meals
• $1,500 / Year Career Development & Learning
• $1,200 / Year Lifestyle Spending Account
• $1,000 / Year In-Home Office Setup (In addition to Temporal issued equipment - laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackpad, and extension power cable at no cost to you)
• $500 / Year Professional Memberships
• $74 / Month Reimbursement for Internet
• Calm App Subscription for Mental Health & Wellness

Temporal Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Temporal Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We embrace and celebrate differences and diversity.

Temporal is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please let your Recruiter know so we can assist.

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