Careers

American Duchess is a fast-growing direct-to-consumer e-commerce company designing and manufacturing unique footwear and accessories for a niche market. We're a small, family-owned company with a strong brand, identity, and community focus within our online world.  We've been making better reproduction historical footwear since 2010.

We're small, but we're growing quickly. We strive to provide a flexible and stable work environment with real opportunities for learning and personal growth. 

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, in valuing differences, dignity, mutual respect, and support. We value your unique experiences, no matter who you are, how you look, where you come from, what you believe in or who you love. 

 

CURRENT OPENINGS

Social Media Manager

Job Description: 
 
Social Media Management

  • Manage the American Duchess accounts on Instagram and Facebook, with potential to add or develop channels such as Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube
  • Create and manage the social media content calendar via Later
    Proactively build community through engaging and responsive captions, comments, community engagement, and messaging. Answer comments, questions, and private messages in a timely manner
  • Manually post, update, and tag posts where necessary - example - posting Instagram stories, or tagging products in Instagram posts

Manage the American Duchess influencer program alongside the Lead Designer

  • Identify, evaluate, and recruit strong micro and macro influencers for collaborations
  • Develop relationships and execute collaborations and promotions with influencers in support of broader marketing strategies such as collection launches
  • Manage communication, contracts, price negotiations, deliverables, and product logistics
  • Review content, tagging, and scheduling of influencer content

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate is focused, responds calmly to criticism, works well under pressure, has strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Versatility and creativity are a must. We are looking for someone who is eager to solve the same problems in many different ways, and is always looking for fresh ideas and “textures” for social media posts
  • Experience in visual storytelling
  • Experience in content creation
  • Prior professional social media management experience
  • PR and interpersonal skills
  • Must be a proficient writer
  • Some knowledge of/ interest in history and fashion history, historical dress, and costuming is preferred
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop (or similar graphics programs) is a plus
  • Blogging experience is a plus

Additional Details

  • Role will be remote and candidate must be very responsible and communicative about their schedule
  • Schedule is part time and flexible, but the candidate must adhere to a relatively routine weekly schedule during normal business hours such that they are available to collaborate with other team members on a predictable, regular basis. Certain time periods, such as launch weeks, will require a more active schedule.
  • Remuneration based on skills and experience
  • Application for this position is via Google Forms. Within the form, please provide a CV or resume. Links to writing samples and any other relevant illustration of your social media management skills may also be provided (optional). 

Job Type

  • Contract, part-time (approx. 20 hours per week)
  • Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Schedule

  • Choose your own hours
  • Monday to Friday (flexible)

Experience

  • At least one year of social media management experience (required)
  • Work Location: Remote

Please apply via our Google Forms application. No phone calls, direct messages, or emails please! Applications will be accepted through January 10, 2025.