Social Media Manager

The Drop Times is looking for a Social Media Manager (0-1 year experience) to help grow and engage our global audience across technology and open-source communities.

This role is ideal for someone who understands digital conversations, enjoys building communities, and can create platform-specific strategies that increase reach, engagement, and visibility.

About The Drop Times

The Drop Times is a global media platform covering Drupal, open-source technologies, AI, digital transformation, community initiatives, and ecosystem developments worldwide.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute social media strategies aligned with editorial and audience growth goalsManage and grow The Drop Times presence across LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTubeCreate engaging captions, post formats, and publishing plans tailored to each platformMobilise and engage online communities through discussions, comments, reposts, and outreachPromote news stories, interviews, podcasts, events, and feature contentTrack engagement metrics and identify opportunities to improve performance and reachCoordinate with editorial and design teams on campaigns and content schedulesCreate social creatives, posters, thumbnails, and promotional assets using CanvaApply strong visual communication principles, including spacing, alignment, typography hierarchy, readability, and accessibility in social media designsStay updated on platform trends, audience behaviour, and emerging digital communication practices

Requirements0-1 year of experience in social media, digital marketing, communications, journalism, or related fieldsStrong understanding of LinkedIn and professional audience engagementFamiliarity with X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube content workflowsAbility to write clear, engaging, and platform-specific social copyAbility to design clean, visually balanced, and accessible social media creatives using CanvaUnderstanding of layout composition, spacing, alignment, readability, and accessibility principles in digital contentStrong communication and organisational skillsInterest in technology, open-source communities, AI, or digital media is preferred

Preferred SkillsUnderstanding of social media analytics and reportingExperience with content scheduling tools and editorial calendarsFamiliarity with Drupal or open-source ecosystems is a plus

Why Join Us?Work with a globally recognised open-source media platformGain exposure to international technology and Drupal communitiesFlexible and collaborative work environmentOpportunity to grow in digital publishing and community engagement