[Hiring] Community Manager @Praytell

Role Description

Praytell is looking for a sharp, socially fluent Community Manager (here we call it Community Engagement Strategist!) to join our team in New York. This role sits at the intersection of community management, social strategy and culture, helping brands show up authentically, build meaningful connections and actively participate in real-time conversations across platforms. You’ll be responsible for cultivating and engaging brand communities day to day, managing social channels with a thoughtful, on-brand voice and identifying opportunities to spark conversation, capitalize on trends and deepen audience relationships.

• Cultivating communities across a wide variety of social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, etc.) for brands on a daily basis by accurately posting and/or scheduling content and reactively and proactively engaging with audiences
• Conducting daily social listening to monitor relevant industry and brand conversations and potential trendjacking opportunities
• Consistently reporting on community management trends and insights and using learnings from community management and social listening to inform brand recommendations, creative briefs and content ideas for brand programs
• Partnering day to day with account, project management and creative teams to ensure community management activities are fully aligned with and support broader brand programs and priorities, including being in and creating content for accounts
• Collaborating with brand customer service teams as needed
• Supporting the account team with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to client communications, preparing materials for meetings and presentations, assisting with campaign activities, managing project timelines and responding to day-to-day client needs
• Assisting the copywriting team with content development
• Assisting the strategy and account teams with ad hoc and monthly reporting and analytics
• Participating in brainstorms and big idea development, client calls and team meetings and compiling notes and action items
• Staying up-to-date on the latest and emerging platform and industry news, trends and best practices in the social media space to regularly share out with teams and clients

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of community management experience under your belt (bonus points if it’s at an agency); must have beauty experience, with experience across lifestyle, consumer tech and/or food & beverage brands highly preferred
• Deep understanding of top social media channels and their latest functionality and features (bonus if you’ve created your own content before); knowledge of the influencer and creator space is a plus
• Hands-on experience with daily social listening, identifying trendjacking opportunities and translating community insights into brand recommendations, creative briefs and content ideas
• Proficiency in one or more content management tools such as Sprinklr, Hootsuite or Khoros, as well as analytics platforms like Meltwater
• Strong understanding of online customer service best practices and how to apply them in a professional, on-brand way
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across teams, prioritize effectively and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Ambitious and entrepreneurial
• Flexible and adaptable
• Meticulous and well-organized
• A creative problem solver
• Inquisitive and eager to learn
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Honest and ethical in all work
• Committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace

Benefits

• Salary: $60,000-$70,000 (This range reflects the minimum and maximum compensation. We typically offer salaries within the 25th to 75th percentiles and cannot exceed the listed maximum. Final offers depend on experience, skills and qualifications.)
• Comprehensive health care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with annual shares of Project Worldwide, our parent company
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with an annual employer contribution based on company performance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), company holidays and mental health days
• Flexible work locations within the US - remote is a-ok! We also have physical hubs and offices in LA, SF, Austin, Chicago, Minneapolis and New York
• Flex Fridays, designed to keep Fridays meeting-free for focused work and to give you space to support your personal wellbeing while delivering great client service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health, family, career, legal and financial support
• Paid parental leave and fertility support
• Training and team-building programs
• Camp Praytell, our company offsite (eligibility based on start date)
• Employee Resource Groups (BEACON, Compañeros, elevAsian, Herizon and Prism)
• And more!

Interview Process

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, while we’re incredibly grateful for your interest, we’re not able to respond to each one individually. We’ll be in touch with candidates we’re moving forward with. We know how hard it can be to wait and wonder, especially in today’s job market, so if you don’t hear from us within 5 business days, it means we’ve moved forward with other candidates for this role. We truly appreciate the time and care you put into applying and will keep your application on file for future opportunities.

Our interview process typically takes 4-6 weeks, and here’s what you can expect along the way:

• Submit Application
• Phone Screen w/ Head of Talent (30 Mins)
• Team Interview (30 Mins - 1 Hour)
• Leadership Interview (30 Mins)
• TBD: Short, Client-Agnostic Take-Home Test (Paid via Electronic Gift Card)
• Offer (Target Start Date: Feb 2026)

Who We Are

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all people and do not discriminate - period. All qualified applicants will receive consideration in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on any protected class and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace in every location where we operate.