Part-Time Social Media Manager

Part-Time Social Media Manager / Content Creator

IG: @cabanacrushcharters 

Location: Tampa Bay / Sarasota / Anna Maria Island (Hybrid – some in-person content days)
 

Hours: 5ish hours per week (flexible around class schedule)
 

We are a boutique charter boat business based near Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, offering sunset cruises, sandbar trips, wildlife sightseeing, and intimate on-the-water experiences for vacationers. Our brand is coastal, fun, aesthetic, and experience-driven — not corporate.

We’re looking for a creative, social-media-savvy college student who understands what performs on TikTok and Instagram and wants hands-on experience growing a real business brand.

What You’ll Do

You will help build and grow our social media presence from the ground up, with a focus on visibility, engagement, and reach.

Responsibilities include:

Launch and manage a TikTok account (from zero)

Grow and improve existing Instagram and Facebook pages

Create short-form video content (Reels/TikToks) using:

Boat footage

On-water experiences

Trends, sounds, hooks, and captions

Write engaging captions and choose relevant hashtags

Post consistently and optimize timing

Engage with comments and DMs (light engagement)

Help get the brand seen by people planning vacations to:

Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Sarasota / Tampa Bay

What We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for a student who:

Uses TikTok and Instagram daily and understands trends

Knows what makes content go viral

Has a good eye for aesthetics, storytelling, and vibe

We care about creativity, consistency, and understanding social media culture

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Flexible schedule around classes

Build a real portfolio with published content

Hands-on experience growing a brand

Occasional boat days / content shoots

Perfect for marketing, communications, media, or business majors

Please include:

A short paragraph about why you’re interested

Links to any social media accounts you’ve managed or your personal TikTok/Instagram

(Optional) Any examples of content you’ve created

Important Note

This is a small, growing business, not a corporate agency. We’re looking for someone who wants to grow with us, bring ideas to the table, and help create something fun and meaningful.