--- title: 'Social Media & Community Manager - HERO (Contract Role, NYC) at MATTE PROJECTS' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/social-media-community-manager-hero-contract-role-nyc-matte-projects-new-york-06m6cwwvk76e' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Social Media & Community Manager - HERO (Contract Role, NYC) at MATTE PROJECTS - **Company:** MATTE PROJECTS - **Location:** New York, NY - **Posted:** 2026-08-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/matteprojects/jobs/6164392004 ## Job description Social Media & Community Manager — Contract Contract Term: September 8, 2026 – January 22, 2027 Time Commitment: Approximately 8 hours per week Project Fee: $20,000 total ## About the Role MATTE is looking for a Social Media & Community Manager to support an upcoming immersive holiday experience from launch through the end of its run. This is a hands-on contract role for someone who knows how to build excitement around a live cultural experience through smart, engaging social content and active community management. You’ll own the day-to-day social presence across Instagram, helping drive awareness and engagement while capturing the energy of the experience in real time. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, culturally plugged in, comfortable creating content on the fly, and understands how to translate an established brand voice into social. ## What You’ll Do - Plan and publish approximately two Instagram feed posts per week, along with ongoing Stories - Write captions and short-form social copy in an established brand voice - Manage the community across comments and DMs, maintaining an active and responsive presence - Monitor tags, mentions, and engagement and identify opportunities to reshare guest-generated content - Develop and execute interactive engagement mechanics, including sign-ups, polls, quizzes, countdowns, and other social-first moments - Capture short-form video content on-site at HERO once the experience opens, including in-platform editing and publishing - Support influencer and creator outreach as needed - Participate in on-camera content when appropriate and comfortable; on-camera appearances are not required - Help identify timely, reactive content opportunities throughout the campaign and live experience ## What We’re Looking For - Experience managing social media and online communities for brands, entertainment, hospitality, experiential, or culturally relevant projects - Strong copywriting skills and the ability to quickly adapt to an established brand voice - Fluency in Instagram, including Reels, Stories, community engagement, and native editing tools - A strong understanding of social trends, platform behavior, and what drives audience participation - Comfortable capturing and creating quality content in a fast-moving, live environment - Highly organized, responsive, and able to independently manage a consistent publishing cadence - Experience with influencer or creator outreach is a plus ## Key Dates - Contract begins: September 8, 2026 - On-site: September 14, 2026 - Experience opens: November 14, 2026 - Contract ends: January 22, 2027 Availability for on-site content capture during the live experience will be required. ## About MATTE PROJECTS ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: MATTE Projects is a creative company from New York that blends strategy, production, and design to craft immersive live and digital experiences for brands and artists. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed on provided sources ## Core Business - Primary industries: Advertising Services, Creative Production, Branded Content, Experiential Marketing - Target customers: Luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment brands (B2B) - Mission or purpose: “To inspire and provoke origination” — a high-performance, high-touch creative company that turns energy into entertainment, enterprise, and origination. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/) ## Products & Services - **[Experiential]**: Creating physical and digital experiences that make people feel something; “bread and butter” of the company. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - **[Content Studio]**: High-quality content production adapted to any media, including compelling visuals and narratives across platforms. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - **[Branded Design]**: Combining creativity and strategy to craft visuals and narratives that elevate brands and drive engagement. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - **[World Building]**: Full brand creation from strategy and design systems to content and community engagement, treating brands as immersive worlds. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - **[Talent Direct]**: Scouting, negotiations, and logistics to connect brands with top-tier talent. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - **Additional capabilities**: Live Capture, Runway Capture, Hospitality, and Digital production. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed - **Annual Revenue**: USD $4.7 million (as per LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects) - **Total Funding**: Not publicly available (private, no funding rounds mentioned) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Client portfolio spans luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle (e.g., Moncler, Salomon, Margiela, Ritz-Carlton). No investor list provided. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/) - **Growth Signals**: - 99 employees (+0.9% YoY) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects) - Operating in 8 countries (US, India, UK, Colombia, France, Mexico, Australia, Italy) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects) - Hired first CMO, Angus MacEwan (announced on website) [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - Active job postings increased +100% year-over-year [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects) ## Competitive Advantages - **Multidisciplinary studio** at the intersection of entertainment and advertising, serving both brands and artists. - **Category‑agnostic portfolio** — works across luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle, and hospitality, bringing cross‑industry insights. - **High‑touch, high‑performance culture** focused on origination and entertainment value. - **Proprietary Talent Direct** service streamlines celebrity/influencer collaborations. ## Strategic Focus - Expanding leadership (new CMO) to drive growth and brand strategy. - Building immersive “worlds” for clients rather than one‑off campaigns. - Scaling content studio and experiential production while maintaining a boutique, high‑quality approach. - Active DEI initiatives woven into company fabric. ## Why Work Here - Culture highlights: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core; the company actively celebrates differences and ensures equal access to opportunities. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers) - Remote/Hybrid: On‑site roles in New York (with offices also in LA and CDMX) plus a “Remote Month” perk to work from elsewhere. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers) - Perks: - 12 weeks paid parental leave - Medical, dental, vision insurance; HSA/FSA - 401k with 4% company match - Unlimited PTO plus four Summer Fridays - CitiBike membership - Mental health app benefit - Discounted fertility and family‑building services - Commuter benefits - Engineering/creative culture: “Passionate about the work?” – teams are high‑touch, collaborative, and focused on origination. ## Sources 1. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/) 2. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) 3. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers) 4. [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects) 5. 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