Social Media Manager at Observable

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Space Technology, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

  • 2 to 4 years of experience in social media management, content marketing, or digital communications
  • Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas for broad audiences
  • Proven experience managing and growing brand social channels
  • Proficiency with content creation tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite and comfort with generative AI tools
  • Deep understanding of platform best practices, analytics, and engagement strategies
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams or managing agency partners
  • Awareness of cultural trends and evolving digital ecosystems
  • Creative, proactive self-starter with strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute social media strategies across major platforms including LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and others to grow awareness and engagement
  • Create original, high-quality content including posts, graphics, campaigns, and short-form video
  • Leverage AI tools to support ideation, content creation, and workflow optimization
  • Partner closely with marketing, communications, and design teams to ensure brand consistency
  • Track, analyze, and report on social media metrics to inform strategy and improve channel performance
  • Monitor industry trends, cultural moments, and emerging technologies to keep content fresh and relevant
  • Manage external creative and agency partners and identify new opportunities for collaboration
  • Contribute to broader marketing initiatives and support company-wide storytelling efforts

Skills

Social Media Strategy
LinkedIn
X (Twitter)
Instagram
TikTok
Content Creation
Graphics Design
Short Form Video
AI Tools
Social Media Analytics
Brand Management

Observable

Collaborative platform for data visualization

About Observable

Observable provides a platform for data visualization and analytics, allowing users to create, share, and explore data through interactive notebooks. These notebooks are web-based documents that integrate code, data, and visualizations, enabling real-time data manipulation. The platform caters to data scientists, analysts, developers, and educators, making it especially beneficial for academic settings. Users can utilize various templates and examples to enhance their data visualization skills. Observable operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free while charging for advanced features and services, which appeal to businesses and professional teams. The company also fosters a supportive community through forums and a Slack channel, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing among users.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$44.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Freemium model faces competition from robust free features of Google Data Studio and Power BI.
Observable Cloud may face adoption hurdles if users resist migrating from current setups.
Pressure from investors for rapid growth may lead to strategic shifts alienating users.

Differentiation

Observable allows developers to build custom dashboards using code, unlike legacy BI tools.
The platform offers live, collaborative notebooks for real-time data exploration and iteration.
Observable's open-source framework supports any language or library for instant data app creation.

Upsides

Integration with AI-driven tools enhances insights generation and data interpretation capabilities.
The rise of low-code platforms could expand Observable's user base beyond developers.
Increasing demand for real-time analytics in finance and healthcare presents new opportunities.

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