Social Media & Content Manager

Social Media & Content Manager (Part-Time) Nov 14, 2026 · HBCU Gateway and the role HBCU Gateway (hbcugateway.org) is a new, free application to participating Historically Black Colleges and Universities that shows families the real cost after aid before they apply. Applications open August 1, 2027. We're looking for a part-time Social Media & Content Manager to help high school students and families discover HBCU Gateway, grow our waitlist, and make college costs less scary, one post at a time. You'll work directly with our founder, a financial aid specialist and college advisor with 17 years of experience. What you'll do each month • Plan a monthly content calendar with the founder • Create and post 12–16 pieces of content on Instagram and TikTok, at least half of them short videos (Reels/TikToks), and share them to Facebook • Write captions and add on-screen text, subtitles and our waitlist link to every post • Post Instagram Stories most days • Reply to comments and messages within one business day, and send questions you can't answer to the founder • Send a short monthly report: followers, views, top posts and clicks to hbcugateway.org Who we're looking for • You know what works on TikTok and Instagram for teens and their parents • You can shoot and edit short videos on your phone, and you're comfortable on camera or doing voiceovers • You care about HBCUs and college access. HBCU students, graduates and recent grads are encouraged to apply • You're reliable: you post on schedule and meet deadlines • You write clearly and check your facts • A portfolio of accounts or posts you've created is required Our standards: no fake testimonials, no AI-generated people presented as real students, written permission (from a parent for anyone under 18) before featuring a student, and no college logos without permission. HBCU Gateway owns its accounts and all content created for it. Pay, schedule and trial period • Pay: $800–$1,200 per month, depending on experience • Schedule: part-time and remote, about [8–12] hours a week, flexible • Start: a 3-month trial with clear monthly goals, then a longer agreement if it's a good fit • Independent contractor role How to apply Email info@hbcugateway.org with the subject line "Social Media & Content Manager" and include: 1. Links to 2–3 accounts or posts you've created 2. One short video idea for HBCU Gateway, described in a few sentences 3. Your monthly rate and weekly availability