
Social Media & Community Manager
UpGuard · Los Angeles, CA
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Los Angeles, CA
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Job highlights
- Lead social media strategy for UpGuard's brand.
- Develop and execute content across multiple platforms.
- Build employee advocacy and community engagement.
- Optimize social content for AI search visibility.
- Drive brand authority and nurture prospects.
About the role
About UpGuard
At UpGuard, we are replacing manual security bottlenecks with AI-driven precision. Fresh off a US$75M Series C, we are scaling our infrastructure to process 100 billion risk signals daily. This isn’t just growth; it’s a total reimagining of how the world manages cyber risk. We build the Cyber Risk Posture Management (CRPM) platform that security teams actually love. By integrating security ratings, threat intel, and agentic AI, we empower organisations to stay ahead of an ever evolving attack surface. We aren’t just building another tool; we’re defining a category. We provide the autonomy to ship world-class technology and the resources to do it at a global scale.
The Marketing Team at UpGuard
The Marketing team at UpGuard includes multiple marketing and design functions, including Product Marketing, Demand Gen, Marketing Ops, Content Marketing, SEO, Community, Design, and Video. UpGuard’s vision is to become a leader in the markets we play in (Cyber VRM, Attack Surface Management) by providing a best-in-class SaaS platform for organisations to manage their third-party risk and external attack surface. Our purpose as a Marketing team is to facilitate this goal by growing UpGuard with a repeatable and scalable marketing engine and a leading brand.
Role Overview
As our Social Media Manager, you will be the primary voice of UpGuard across the digital landscape, sitting within our high-impact Demand Gen functions. Reporting to the Director of Brand & Content, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and daily execution of our presence on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Your role is pivotal in bridging the gap between our technical product capabilities and our brand identity, ensuring we are not just seen, but respected as thought leaders. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Campaigns, Product, and Design to ensure our social strategy supports the broader marketing engine. By humanizing our brand and scaling our reach, you will play a critical role in nurturing prospects through the funnel and building a vibrant community of cybersecurity professionals. This is a high-visibility role where your creativity and data-driven insights will directly impact UpGuard's global brand authority.
What You Will Do:
- Lead Multichannel Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive social media roadmap across LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and X, ensuring a primary focus on high-growth strategies for our core professional channels - LinkedIn and YouTube.
- Curate the Editorial Social Media Narrative: Own the master social media calendar to ensure a cohesive, high-signal narrative across all channels; strategically sequence content to prevent "noise" and ensure product updates, thought leadership, and culture stories align into a unified, professional brand experience.
- Architect AI-Ready Distribution: Execute a strategic roadmap for LinkedIn and YouTube alongside the creative team which optimizes video content, transcripts, articles, and metadata to maximize UpGuard’s visibility in AI-driven search results.
- Lead Employee Advocacy: Build and manage an employee advocacy program, empowering internal experts to become industry thought leaders and amplifying our brand reach through authentic, non-corporate accounts.
- Optimize Product Campaigns: Partner with Product Marketing and Campaign Managers to ensure complex product launches and feature updates translate into high-performing social campaigns.
- Coordinate the Social Proof Engine: Act as the lead orchestrator for our social proof program, collaborating with PMMs, Content, and Video teams to oversee production and atomisation.
- Optimize for Performance: Monitor key performance metrics and leverage data-driven insights to refine content strategy and maximize organic reach.
- Oversee Content Production: Work closely with the Design and Video teams to produce high-quality visual assets, from short-form clips to long-form educational series.
- Monitor Industry Trends: Stay ahead of the curve on social media algorithms, emerging platforms, and cybersecurity news to keep UpGuard at the forefront of the conversation.
What You Will Bring:
- B2B Social Expertise: 4+ years of professional experience managing social media for a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
- Editorial & Narrative Mastery: Ability to maintain a master editorial calendar that synthesizes various marketing streams into a cohesive, non-cluttered narrative for a sophisticated technical audience.
- Project Coordination Prowess: Proven success acting as the "connective tissue" between Campaign, Content, Video, and Product teams.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Master of the "short-form" hook with the ability to write clear, authoritative, and engaging copy.
- Advocacy & Humanization Focus: Experience building or scaling employee advocacy programs that leverage internal experts to build brand authority and trust.
- Data-Driven Mindset: Proficiency in social analytics tools and the ability to translate metrics into actionable growth strategies.
- Creative Vision: Strong eye for visual storytelling and experience briefing creative teams on social-first assets.
- AI & SEO Fluency: Forward-thinking understanding of how to optimize social metadata, transcripts, and long-form posts to influence AI search engines and LLM citations.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align social media activities with broader business objectives and marketing campaigns.
- Collaborative Spirit: Proven track record of working effectively across multiple departments in a fast-paced, remote environment.
What Will Give You an Edge:
- B2B SaaS & Tech Literacy: Foundational understanding of the B2B SaaS landscape, with the ability to quickly grasp complex technical products and translate them into high-signal content for professional audiences.
- Platform Specialization: Deep technical knowledge of the LinkedIn algorithm, YouTube SEO, Social Media for AEO.
- Video Proficiency: Experience with basic video editing tools or a background in producing YouTube-focused content.
- Global Perspective: Experience managing social accounts for a global brand with multiple products and audiences across various time zones and regions.
What's In It For You:
- Monthly Lifestyle subsidy: For financial, physical, and mental well-being.
- WFH set-up allowance: To ensure you have the right environment to work in within your first 3 months.
- $1,500 USD annual Learning & Development allowance: To support your career development.
- Annual leave: PTO plus two additional UpGuardian leave days.
- 18 weeks paid Parental Leave: Irrespective of parenting role.
- Personal Leave Allowance: Includes sick & carer’s leave.
- Fully remote working environment: While we have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, we do not mandate compulsory attendance.
- Top-spec hardware: Provided with top-spec laptops for your roles.
Compensation & Benefits
$140,000 - $160,000 a year
About UpGuard - Certified Great Place to Work®
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Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Hiring Locations (US)
For applications to positions in the United States, please note, at this time we can only support hiring in the following US states: CA, MD, MA, IL, OR, WA, CO, TX, FL, PA, LA, MO, or DC.
Background Checks & Visa Sponsorship
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check and reference checks. Also please note that at this time, we cannot support candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation.
AI in Hiring
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Key skills/competency
Social Media Manager, Community Manager, B2B SaaS, Demand Generation, Content Strategy, Employee Advocacy, Social Media Strategy, Performance Marketing, AI Optimization, Cybersecurity Marketing
Skills & topics
- Social Media Manager
- Community Manager
- B2B SaaS
- Demand Generation
- Content Strategy
- Employee Advocacy
- Social Media Strategy
- Performance Marketing
- AI Optimization
- Cybersecurity Marketing
- YouTube
- Content Creation
- Brand Management
- Digital Marketing
- Remote Work
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight B2B SaaS social media experience and AI/SEO fluency.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include examples of successful social media campaigns and community building.
- Emphasize collaboration: Detail your experience working cross-functionally with marketing teams.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss social media analytics and AI optimization strategies.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking: Articulate how your social media approach aligns with business goals.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus for the Social Media and Community Manager role at UpGuard?
- The primary focus is to be the main voice of UpGuard across digital platforms, leading the social media strategy and execution on channels like LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. This role is crucial for bridging the gap between UpGuard's technical product and its brand identity, aiming to establish thought leadership and build a strong community.
- What kind of experience is required for the Social Media and Community Manager position at UpGuard?
- UpGuard requires at least 4 years of professional experience in managing social media for a high-growth SaaS or technology company. Key skills include B2B social expertise, editorial and narrative mastery, project coordination, exceptional communication, advocacy focus, data-driven mindset, creative vision, AI & SEO fluency, strategic thinking, and a collaborative spirit, especially in a remote environment.
- How does UpGuard leverage AI in its hiring process for the Social Media and Community Manager role?
- UpGuard may utilize AI tools to assist in reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, and assessing responses. However, these tools are supplementary and do not replace human judgment in the final hiring decisions.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Social Media and Community Manager at UpGuard?
- Key responsibilities include developing and executing a multichannel social media roadmap, curating the editorial calendar, optimizing content for AI-driven search results, leading an employee advocacy program, partnering on product campaigns, coordinating social proof, optimizing for performance, overseeing content production, and monitoring industry trends.
- What benefits does UpGuard offer to its employees, specifically for the Social Media and Community Manager role?
- UpGuard offers a monthly lifestyle subsidy, WFH set-up allowance, an annual Learning & Development allowance ($1,500 USD), annual leave plus extra UpGuardian days, 18 weeks paid parental leave, personal leave allowance (sick & carer's leave), a fully remote working environment, and top-spec hardware.
- Can I work remotely as a Social Media and Community Manager at UpGuard?
- Yes, UpGuard offers a fully remote working environment. While they have physical offices in Sydney & Hobart, there is no mandatory attendance required for this role.
- What is the salary range for the Social Media and Community Manager position at UpGuard?
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