Social Media & Brand Content Specialist (Summer Launch Phase)

Job Description:

Akari Hair is a premium, luxury Raw Hair brand launching an exclusive drop this July. We are looking for an independent, aesthetic-driven, and highly motivated Social Media & Brand Content Specialist based in the Charlotte area to join our team for the summer launch phase.

This is not a task-delegated partnership; this is a CEO-led startup operation. You will report directly to the Founder to translate raw creative concepts into premium, luxury digital assets. We are looking for a proactive creator who speaks "tech and trends" fluently and can execute high-end visual authority without needing step-by-step hand-holding.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Content Production: Film and edit high-gloss vertical content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, Threads, and Pinterest) that reflects a premium, minimalist luxury lifestyle.
• Asset Capture: Independently capture professional-looking photos and videos of raw hair bundles ("texture checks" and "luster checks" in natural light), the Founder (lifestyle/business vlogs), and brand ambassadors/local stylists.
• Autonomy & Strategy: Take raw ideas, themes, and goals from the CEO and build organized 14-to-30-day content calendars, script engaging hooks, and execute countdown hype cycles for product drops.
• Event Support: Attend content planning sessions, creative syncs, and local Charlotte pop-ups or events to capture live production footage.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Location: Hybrid/Remote. Must have reliable transportation to travel to South End, Uptown, and Mallard Creek for in-person creative syncs and production days.
• Equipment & Tech Requirements: * If you do not have a professional camera, you must own a high-tier iPhone(iPhone 13 Pro or newer preferred). Professional cameras are welcome, but not required.
• Must own a personal laptop/MacBook for fluid editing, cloud file management, and quick AirDropping.
• The Standard: Professional results are mandatory. You must know how to use an iPhone to shoot clean, high-gloss, expensive-looking visual assets for a luxury brand.
• Software Stack: Native proficiency in mobile editing apps (e.g., CapCut, Canva, Lightroom Mobile) and platform management (Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest). I handle the brand; you must handle the software stack independently.
• Professionalism: High level of punctuality, strong communication skills, an eye for luxury aesthetics, and the ability to work completely independently while the CEO is operating remotely.

Schedule & Compensation:

• Schedule: Part-time, bi-weekly rhythm (every other week). Approximately 9 hours total per pay period (typically split into 2 active days during the work week: one day dedicated to filming/content creation, and a second day for planning, reviewing, and editing remotely).
• Pay: Strict, fixed flat rate of $85.00 every two weeks. This is a firm, non-negotiable startup launch budget for the summer phase.

The Ideal Candidate Profile: Who You Are

• The Visionary Executor: You don't just wait for a checklist. You listen to my raw, 1-sentence creative ideas, instantly understand the high-end vision, and turn them into finished, luxury assets without needing me to hold your hand.
• The Aesthetic Alchemist: You know how to make content look like an expensive, high-gloss editorial shoot. Whether you are utilizing a professional camera setup or a high-tier mobile device, you understand lighting, framing, angles, and clean luxury aesthetics natively.
• The Ground-Floor Builder: You aren't looking for a quick, one-time summer gig. You are motivated by the challenge of building a luxury brand architecture from the absolute ground floor up and want a career-defining launch on your resume.
• The Self-Managed Professional: You are highly disciplined and exceptionally punctual. Whether we are shooting live at a Charlotte pop-up or keeping the content pipeline moving while I am managing top-level strategy remotely from Howard, you run your schedule flawlessly.

Job Type: Part-time, Temporary / Summer Contract Location: Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28262

Pay: $75.00 - $85.00 per week

Application Question(s):

• This role requires creating professional, luxury-tier photos and videos. If you don't use a professional camera, what model of iPhone do you currently use, and how do you ensure your mobile content looks high-end and editorial?
• This position operates on a firm, bi-weekly (every other week) schedule for a total of 9 hours per pay period. Can you fully commit to this rhythm and manage your calendar independently using a digital sign-up link?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person