Social Media Manager

Job Category: Social Media Marketing
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: San Diego - CA

Obu Interactive

Are you ready to make a real impact? If you’ve ever watched Erin Brockovich and felt the urge to stand up for the underdog, we may have the perfect role for you!

What is Obu?

Chances are, you’ve seen ads or sponsored posts for personal injury lawyers fighting for justice in high-profile cases-toxic chemical exposure, defective medical devices, or women’s health issues. At Obu, we partner with law firms working hard to change lives through impactful legal action.

What Sets Obu Apart?

At Obu, we don’t just market-we champion causes. We only work with law firms we trust to represent our families because our work is about more than just the bottom line. We’re helping support the best lawyers taking on billion-dollar corporations and making fundamental changes. If you’ve seen Dark Waters or The Bleeding Edge, you’ve already witnessed the kind of cases we work on.


The Work: Picture This:

Imagine crafting a post that gives a voice to someone whose life has been forever altered-perhaps a victim of workplace harassment or a parent whose mobility was stolen by a faulty prosthetic hip. These are sensitive topics, but your role will be to balance these heavy issues with relatable and engaging content. You’ll keep our community informed with essential updates on dangerous products, from plastic cutting boards to the risks of certain medications. At Obu, we’re committed to keeping people informed and safe-your posts will play an essential part.

Are We Looking for You?

If You’re a Creative, Self-starting Social Media Pro Who Can Navigate Complex Industries Like Law, We Need You. As Our Social Media Manager, You’ll

  • Content Creation: Curate and craft engaging content calendars, write copy, select visuals, and create videos.
  • Strategy Development: Plan and execute social media strategies that align with client goals and objectives.
  • Engagement & Monitoring: Track trends, interact with followers, and fine-tune strategies based on performance.
  • Collaboration & Reputation Management: Work with internal teams to advocate for clients and manage online feedback.
  • Continuous Learning: We must stay ahead of social media trends and continually evolve our strategies to stay on the cutting edge.

What Makes You Qualified?

We’re looking for a passionate and skilled social media professional with:

  • Proven Experience: Prior experience managing social media, ideally in a digital marketing agency or a similar role.
  • Platform Expertise: Strong understanding of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, including boosting and promotion.
  • Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with tools like Hootsuite, Buffer, or Sprout Social.
  • Design Skills: Fluency in Canva or Figma to create compelling, on-brand visuals.
  • Collaboration & Time Management: A team player who can work independently and efficiently and manage multiple tasks.
  • Preferred Qualifications: A degree in Psychology, Marketing, Communications, or a related field and knowledge of the legal industry.

Compensation And Benefits

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $80,000, depending on your experience. Our benefits package includes:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • A generous vacation policy to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

How To Apply

Ready to join a team that makes a difference? Apply by sending an email with the following:

  • Your resume (pasted directly into the email body, no attachments).
  • A link to your portfolio or up to three social media accounts you’ve worked on, including your role in each.
  • Two posts or projects you’re most proud of, with an explanation of why.
  • A misspelled word from this posting (we’re testing for attention to detail).
  • Subject line: SMM | (First Name, Last Name).
  • One hundred words on what your co-workers would say about you.

Send your email to [email protected]. If you follow the instructions and your qualifications match, you’ll hear back within two working days. We value transparency, so if you’d like confirmation of receipt, please ask!

Ready to make an impact? We can’t wait to hear from you!

About Obu Interactive

We’re a San Diego-based legal marketing agency who’s been serving personal injury firms nationwide for over ten years. We connect notable attorneys with people in critical need of legal help. When justice is served, our neighborhoods become safer, negligent manufacturers are held accountable and injured consumers are empowered. In the end, we all sleep a little better at night.