Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands.

We are seeking a Social Media Trend Producer for an exciting on-site opportunity in Santa Monica, California. As part of the Content Team at our social media client, you will play a key role in identifying timely, trending, and culturally relevant public content. You’ll collaborate with fellow Trend Curators and Producers to keep audiences engaged with fresh, exciting, and informative content. This is a four-month, full-time, on-site project. Pay rate is $20-23/hr, paid weekly.

Social Media Trend Producer Responsibilities:

• Identify trends, major cultural moments, and topics that resonate with our audience while staying highly responsive to emerging, unexpected moments.

• Curate and amplify timely, trending, and fresh user-submitted content.

• Support and oversee Trend Curators tasked with analyzing large volumes of content to detect key moments, trends, conversations, and relevant themes.

• Review and moderate submitted content in real-time.

• Provide continuous feedback to Trend Curators to improve content selection and curation processes.

• Communicate and collaborate with engineering, moderation, and product teams to address any challenges that arise during shifts.

Social Media Trend Producer Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in content curation, trend analysis, or digital media.

• Expertise in short-form video trends, major pop culture moments, and significant events.

• Strong understanding of Gen Alpha, Gen Z, and Millennials.

• Highly motivated, proactive, and an excellent communicator.

• Outstanding research and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with keen attention to detail.

• Strong editorial judgment and an understanding of what makes content engaging.

• Up-to-date knowledge of pop culture, trends, and current events.

• A collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Marketing, Communications, Media, etc.).

• Passion for internet trends, pop culture, and real-time content.

• Flexible schedule with availability to work nights and weekends as needed.

• Experience working with short-form content and digital media platforms.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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