Social Media & Community Manager (Innovation focus)

We’re Hiring: Social Media & Community Manager

Full-Time | Remote | Start asap | Innovation-Focused | Purpose-Driven

Are you a creative storyteller with a deep passion for sustainability, innovation, and big ideas that can change the world? Do you thrive in fast-paced digital spaces, know how to spot trends, and love building authentic, engaged communities?

If so, you might be the perfect fit for INSPIRED—the world’s first social platform dedicated to impact-driven innovation.

What You’ll Do:

• Create & Curate engaging content—including Reels/TikToks—bringing innovation stories to life in a way that sparks attention and action.
• Spot Trends & Identify Key Players—stay ahead of what’s happening on TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and bring fresh, relevant ideas into our strategy.
• Engage & Grow our community—actively participate in conversations, build relationships, and create meaningful dialogue across social and inside the INSPIRED platform.
• Find aligned creators, companies, and partners—and bring forward opportunities for collaboration.
• Work with our Head of Marketing to develop and execute social media strategy.
• Collaborate with our content creator to deliver highly relevant content that performs.
• Brief designers and editors or, ideally, create visual content yourself.
• Track, Analyze & Optimize—understand what works, iterate fast, and scale results.
• Priorities April–May: Your main focus will be social media strategy, building out content pillars and a strong, forward-looking content plan across Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Priorities from late May onward: The priority will shift toward community engagement—both on the INSPIRED platform and across social—and building partnerships with creators, aligned brands, and innovation-focused businesses. Social media responsibilities will continue, but your time and energy will be more focused on nurturing our growing ecosystem of collaborators and supporters.

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years professional experience managing social media accounts.
• Proven ability to create engaging Reels and TikToks.
• Advanced or native English, with strong writing and communication skills.
• A genuine, demonstrated passion for innovation and sustainability.
• Strong interpersonal skills—you know how to build trust with our audience, community, and potential collaborators.
• Hands-on, proactive, and agile—ready to jump in, figure things out, and move fast.
• Analytical and detail-oriented—you track performance and use insights to grow.
• Experience in startup or fast-paced environments.

Nice-to-Have:

• Graphic design and/or video editing skills (huge bonus!).
• Experience in influencer marketing, partnerships, or creator collaborations.
• Community management background, especially in innovation, sustainability, or tech ecosystems.

Mandatory for Application:

• CV
• Portfolio with clear examples of social content you’ve created and accounts you’ve led
• Proof of social growth—metrics, screenshots, or results from accounts you’ve managed (followers, engagement, reach, etc.)
• Explain why and how you believe you can contribute to INSPIRED’s success. If possible, please showcase your response visually to reflect your creative and social media skills—this could be a mock post, short video, graphic, or anything that brings your thinking to life.

Why Join INSPIRED?

You’ll help shape the voice of a global innovation community, working at the intersection of storytelling, social media, and systems change. You'll have creative freedom, ownership, and a team that values bold ideas, human connection, and purposeful impact.

This role begins as a freelance/mandate contract, with the possibility to transition into a permanent position if there’s a strong mutual fit.

To apply please submit your full application to hello@inspired.ch