Lonely Planet, a leading travel media company, is seeking a remote freelance Social Media Manager on a part-time 20 hours/week contract through the end of 2025. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with deep knowledge of established and emerging social networks, sharp copywriting skills, and the ability to script and edit social-first, short-form video content. Candidates should also have strong editorial judgement, firm grasp of brand voice and tone across organic and sponsored content, and bring an enthusiasm for travel to their work.

The freelance Social Media Manager will be responsible for building, scheduling, and publishing social media posts across Lonely Planet’s social handles and its sub-brand, Lonely Planet Journeys. This includes repackaging and cross-posting content to suit the formats and best practices for each channel, plugging into existing templates and social series, identifying emerging social trends, and original content creation as needed.