Social Media Manager & Content Creator US (mfd)
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Hi were Doonails!
A fast-growing beauty startup revolutionizing the manicure world. Already established as one of the leading manicure brands in Germany and Europe we successfully expanded into the US market six months ago. With innovative products a vibrant community and a strong presence both in our online shop and with leading retail partners we bring studio-quality manicures straight to your home easy fast and stylish.
And this is exactly where YOU come in.
As our Social Media & Content Manager US (m/f/d) youll be the face and voice of Doonails on TikTok and Instagram in the US market. You build our community from the ground up bring our nail products into cultural conversations and turn followers into fans.
You take full ownership of Doonails TikTok and Instagram presence in the US. You develop the content strategy produce videos yourself as an on-camera talent and grow our community with a mix of creative instinct and strategic thinking. Together with our German Socials team you will exchange trends adapt proven formats for the US audience and ensure a cohesive global brand identity.
Youre the person who makes Doonails feel native to the US market not a European brand trying to fit in.
TikTok Strategy & Growth
Build and lead Doonails US TikTok channel end-to-end: content strategy posting calendar community growth and TikTok Shop. This is your channel to own.
On-Camera Content Creation
Produce TikTok videos independently as an on-camera talent: trends tutorials product demos Get-Ready-With-Me and behind-the-scenes content. No director no extensive setup.
Instagram Management
Together with our German Socials team you will exchange successful formats bounce creative ideas off each other and adapt global trends specifically for the US market.
Trend Monitoring & Fast Execution
Spot and quickly adopt platform trends sounds and formats relevant to the beauty and nails niche on TikTok and Instagram before they peak.
Creator & Influencer Relationships
Build and maintain relationships with US creators and micro-influencers for collaborations cross-promotions and community growth.
TikTok Shop & Community Education
Support TikTok Shop with content and community management including weekly creator calls and Discord-based community building (Creator House format).
Performance Analysis & Optimization
Track and analyze performance across both channels (views engagement follower growth TikTok Shop sales Story engagement rate) and continuously optimize your content strategy based on data.
Proven TikTok track record: Youve built a brand or channel on TikTok before. You can show us growth numbers engagement data and ideally a brand you took from unknown to notable.
Strong on-camera presence: Youre naturally charismatic relatable and comfortable in front of a camera. You know when to talk when to let the product shine and how to keep viewers watching.
US cultural fluency: You understand US creator culture humor trends and platform mechanics natively. This isnt something we can train from Munich.
Content strategy mindset: You dont just post you build. You think in formats series and platform-native storytelling that compounds over time.
Self-starter no hand-holding needed: You can hit the ground running without extensive onboarding. You bring your own creative direction propose your own formats and dont wait to be briefed.
Beauty or lifestyle background: Youve worked for or alongside consumer brands in beauty wellness or lifestyle and understand the category and its audience.
- Communication: Excellent English skills written and verbal
Youre building Doonails in the US from the ground up one of the most exciting markets for D2C beauty right now
This is your channel to own. The strategy the voice the growth. Its yours to shape
As the US market grows so does your role. We see this evolving into a broader US brand leadership position
You work directly with the founding team and are a key strategic voice in how Doonails shows up in America
Competitive pay tailored to your qualifications and experience
A true ownership role with a high degree of trust and room to shape things your way
Growth potential: take on responsibility and bring your ideas directly to the table
Team Events across Europe: Because a strong team is everything to us!
Ready We cant wait to meet you!
Required Experience:
IC