Social Media Professional
2 - 5 years
Middleburg, VA
Part-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
Social Media Professional (Part-Time Employee – Approx. 15–20 Hours per Week)
Lost Barrel Brewing Middleburg, Virginia
Lost Barrel Brewing, an award-winning craft brewery located on a picturesque 70-acre horse farm in the heart of Middleburg, Virginia’s renowned Hunt Country, is seeking a creative and experienced Social Media Professional to help grow our online presence and showcase the Lost Barrel experience.
Since opening in December 2020, Lost Barrel has established itself as a premier destination for exceptional craft beer, hard seltzers, chef-driven cuisine, live entertainment, and memorable events. With a taproom, expansive porch, and scenic grounds, Lost Barrel delivers warm hospitality and high-quality experiences for guests, families, and the local community.
This part-time employee position requires approximately 15–20 hours per week, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays as needed for event coverage. This creative, hands-on role is responsible for driving brand awareness, audience engagement, and event attendance through compelling storytelling, photography, videography, and digital content creation. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, visually creative, and experienced in social media strategy and execution.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy and content calendar for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
• Create, schedule, and optimize engaging posts, Reels, Stories, and promotional campaigns using recognized social media management platforms
• Design graphics, promotional materials, menus, and visual assets for events and marketing initiatives
• Attend on-site and off-site events to capture photography, videography, and behind-the-scenes content
• Analyze performance metrics and continuously refine content strategies to maximize reach, engagement, audience growth, and event participation
• Collaborate with the leadership team, Executive Chef, Head Brewer, and Tasting Room Manager on content related to beer releases, food pairings, special events, and brewery experiences
• Support broader marketing initiatives, including email marketing and SEO-friendly digital content where applicable
• Utilize AI tools and technologies to enhance content creation, generate ideas, optimize captions, improve visuals, analyze trends, and streamline workflows
Qualifications:
• 3+ years of professional social media management experience with demonstrated results across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
• Strong content creation, graphic design, photography, and videography skills
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, or equivalent design tools
• Strong understanding of social media algorithms, analytics, and paid advertising strategies
• Excellent written communication, creative storytelling, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects efficiently
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend events
• Ability to reliably travel to on-site and off-site events in the Middleburg area
• Must be at least 21 years of age
Compensation: $25 – $35 per hour (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and portfolio strength)
To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, desired hourly rate, and social media portfolio (including performance metrics and examples of content created) to [email protected] with the subject line: “Social Media Professional – Employee Application”
Lost Barrel Brewing is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Lost Barrel Brewing Middleburg, Virginia
Lost Barrel Brewing, an award-winning craft brewery located on a picturesque 70-acre horse farm in the heart of Middleburg, Virginia’s renowned Hunt Country, is seeking a creative and experienced Social Media Professional to help grow our online presence and showcase the Lost Barrel experience.
Since opening in December 2020, Lost Barrel has established itself as a premier destination for exceptional craft beer, hard seltzers, chef-driven cuisine, live entertainment, and memorable events. With a taproom, expansive porch, and scenic grounds, Lost Barrel delivers warm hospitality and high-quality experiences for guests, families, and the local community.
This part-time employee position requires approximately 15–20 hours per week, including occasional evenings, weekends and holidays as needed for event coverage. This creative, hands-on role is responsible for driving brand awareness, audience engagement, and event attendance through compelling storytelling, photography, videography, and digital content creation. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, visually creative, and experienced in social media strategy and execution.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy and content calendar for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
• Create, schedule, and optimize engaging posts, Reels, Stories, and promotional campaigns using recognized social media management platforms
• Design graphics, promotional materials, menus, and visual assets for events and marketing initiatives
• Attend on-site and off-site events to capture photography, videography, and behind-the-scenes content
• Analyze performance metrics and continuously refine content strategies to maximize reach, engagement, audience growth, and event participation
• Collaborate with the leadership team, Executive Chef, Head Brewer, and Tasting Room Manager on content related to beer releases, food pairings, special events, and brewery experiences
• Support broader marketing initiatives, including email marketing and SEO-friendly digital content where applicable
• Utilize AI tools and technologies to enhance content creation, generate ideas, optimize captions, improve visuals, analyze trends, and streamline workflows
Qualifications:
• 3+ years of professional social media management experience with demonstrated results across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn
• Strong content creation, graphic design, photography, and videography skills
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, or equivalent design tools
• Strong understanding of social media algorithms, analytics, and paid advertising strategies
• Excellent written communication, creative storytelling, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects efficiently
• Flexibility to attend occasional evening and weekend events
• Ability to reliably travel to on-site and off-site events in the Middleburg area
• Must be at least 21 years of age
Compensation: $25 – $35 per hour (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and portfolio strength)
To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, desired hourly rate, and social media portfolio (including performance metrics and examples of content created) to [email protected] with the subject line: “Social Media Professional – Employee Application”
Lost Barrel Brewing is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Skills
Food and Beverage Services