Social Media Trend Producer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re currently seeking a Social Media Trend Producer for an exciting, full-time opportunity with one of our social media clients, based in Santa Monica. This is a four-month, on-site project with weekly pay!

In this dynamic role, you’ll be part of a creative and fast-paced content team, identifying, curating, and amplifying the most relevant and timely cultural trends. You’ll work closely with other trend curators and producers to keep audiences engaged with fresh, exciting, and informative content.

Responsibilities:

• Identify emerging trends, cultural moments, and key topics that resonate with the target audience, staying highly responsive to real-time developments.
• Curate and amplify timely, trending, and engaging user-submitted content.
• Supervise and provide guidance to Trend Curators who analyze large volumes of content to detect key moments, trends, and conversations.
• Review and moderate submitted content in real-time to ensure it aligns with audience interests and brand guidelines.
• Offer continuous feedback to Trend Curators to refine content selection and curation processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, moderation, and product teams to troubleshoot and resolve any challenges that arise.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in content curation, trend analysis, or digital media.
• Expertise in short-form video trends, pop culture, and major cultural events.
• Deep understanding of Gen Alpha, Gen Z, and Millennials.
• Motivated, proactive, and excellent communicator.
• Strong research and organizational skills, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong editorial judgment with an understanding of what makes content engaging and shareable.
• Up-to-date knowledge of pop culture, trends, and current events.
• A collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Marketing, Communications, or Media.
• Passion for internet trends, pop culture, and real-time content.
• Flexible schedule with availability to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Experience working with short-form content and digital media platforms.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefits
• eLearning & Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development

To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

Ready to bring your passion for trends and pop culture to the table? Apply now to join a dynamic team where your creativity and expertise will drive engaging content. Our recruitment team will reach out to guide you through the process and advocate for your success.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.