Contract

Social Media Specialist

Contract

Posted on 10/3/2025

Slickdeals

Slickdeals

201-500 employees

Deals aggregation platform earning affiliate commissions

Compensation Overview

$63k - $88k/yr

Las Vegas, NV, USA + 1 more

More locations: San Mateo, CA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid schedule visiting our San Mateo or Las Vegas office three days a week (Tues-Thurs).

Category
Social Media (3)
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Required Skills
Social Media
Canva
Video Editing
Graphic Design
Requirements
  • 3+ years running social media for a brand or agency with proven wins on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube or equivalent experience on personal projects
  • Experience in finding and managing influencers end-to-end, from outreach to deliverables
  • A portfolio of content you’ve created (video and non-video) that shows your range and creativity
  • Comfortable and confident speaking to the camera and engaging live or recorded audiences
  • Strong verbal communication, improvisation, and storytelling abilities
  • Understanding of lighting, framing, and basic audio/video setup to ensure high-quality filming when working independently or remotely
  • Basic knowledge of video editing software
  • Basic knowledge of graphic design software (ie Canva)
  • Personal Brand Awareness: Ability to maintain a professional yet approachable persona that aligns with Slickdeals’ tone
  • Familiarity with automation tools (Sprout Social, auto-responders, bots) and how to use them to work smarter
  • A track record of growing communities and showing ROI from engagement and influencer strategies
  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball
  • BA degree or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
  • Scout, source, and manage influencers who can tell our story and connect with our community
  • Create, edit, and publish written, visual, and video content that makes people stop scrolling
  • Work with designers, marketers, and other stakeholders across the company to gather assets and bring campaigns to life
  • Partner with our paid marketing team to boost influencer content and maximize ROI
  • Handle contracts and payments for influencers with support from our finance and legal teams
  • Use tools like Sprout Social, IFTTT, and bots/auto-responders to keep things running smoothly
  • Engage with our community, test creative ways to spark conversation, and grow followers
  • Measure what’s working (and what’s not), share insights, and constantly experiment to get better results
  • Jump in on projects that need social love—like polishing up daily.slickdeals.net and making sure every touchpoint feels on brand
  • Host and Present Content: Act as the on-screen host for live streams, product demos, interviews, and promotional videos
  • Collaborate with video production teams to script, rehearse, and film high-quality, engaging content
  • Serve as a public face of Slickdeals in video, social media, and potential media appearances
  • Collaborate on Video Concepts: Work with producers/designers to brainstorm and storyboard video ideas where they will appear on camera.

Slickdeals is a consumer platform that helps shoppers save money by aggregating deals from many retailers and offering tools to compare products and get financial guidance. It works by collecting deal offers, user-generated discussions, and affiliate links, so when users click on deals and make purchases, Slickdeals earns a commission from retailers. The site also features financial advice and product comparisons, which include affiliate links, generating revenue through affiliate commissions and advertising. Compared with other deal sites, Slickdeals relies on a large, active community to surface and evaluate offers, and it discloses affiliate relationships to maintain transparency. The goal is to help everyday shoppers make informed purchasing decisions while growing its audience and earnings through affiliate relationships and advertising.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • New leadership team (Leung, Simer, Phillips) accelerates technology and advertiser partnerships.
  • Ranked Top 100 US sites with 45.47M monthly visits, high-value transaction-ready audience.
  • Affiliate model scales with retailer partnerships; drives $1.53B annual sales for advertisers.

What critics are saying

  • Honey's 20M users auto-apply coupons at checkout, capturing Slickdeals' affiliate commissions.
  • Google Shopping integrates AI deal summaries into search, diverting users from community aggregation.
  • FTC 2026 affiliate disclosure rules erode user trust in 'no paid placement' positioning.

What makes Slickdeals unique

  • Community-powered deal curation with 12 million users collectively saving $10 billion.
  • No paid placement on frontpage, maintaining editorial integrity versus competitor platforms.
  • Integrated shopping tools: mobile apps, browser extensions across Chrome, Firefox, Edge.

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Benefits

Equity, become a Slickdeals stakeholder

401(k) matching above the industry standard

Platinum level of medical, dental and vision coverage

Fully flexible work environment

Amazing collaborative (but fully optional) work spaces with a host of amenities

Active DEIB Council & ERGs

Bring Your Dog to Work

Education Reimbursement

Company News

PR Newswire
Jun 27th, 2024
Slickdeals Announces New Sales And Marketing Leadership To Accelerate Marketplace Growth

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Slickdeals, the only shopping platform powered by millions of avid shoppers sharing and discovering online deals and coupons, today introduced new sales and marketing leadership with the addition of John Breen as Senior Vice President of Sales and John Choi as Vice President of Growth Marketing. Their combined experiences are a critical addition to the Slickdeals leadership team as it works to accelerate growth on both sides of its marketplace and achieve its vision to become a daily habit for shoppers, while simultaneously creating incremental value for advertisers. John Breen, Senior Vice President of Sales at Slickdeals. John Choi, Vice President of Growth Marketing at Slickdeals

PR Newswire
Jan 4th, 2024
Slickdeals Announces Strategic Enhancements To Leadership Team

"In a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape, the addition of Ken, Elizabeth and Josh to our leadership team marks a pivotal moment for Slickdeals. This management trio is exceptionally well-suited to our vision for the future and together, we are poised to deliver even greater value to our community and partners," said Neville Crawley, Slickdeals CEO.The new leadership team has a strong background in consumer internet transformations, with Leung and Simer having previously worked together at OppFi alongside Crawley.With three decades of technology leadership at companies including Kiva, OppFi, Euclid, SAP and IBM, Leung is charged with building a high performing technology team. His directive includes advancing Slickdeals' technological capabilities to ensure the ability to innovate and build more efficiently for the future.Leveraging her successful track record at OppFi, Square, Intuit and Discover, Simer will oversee Sales, Marketing, Community and Operations. In her role as CBO, Simer is dedicated to cultivating enduring merchant partnerships and bringing value to the Slickdeals community of shoppers.Phillips previously led shopping at Pinterest, with prior experience at Microsoft, Sosh and Postmates. Leveraging his experience in product strategy in the shopping space, Phillips will play a key role in shaping the platform's roadmap, ensuring that Slickdeals remains at the forefront of innovation.About SlickdealsSlickdeals is the only shopping platform powered by 12 million avid shoppers helping other shoppers find, evaluate and share the most up-to-date online deals and coupons from all the top retailers. Through community-powered shopping, Slickdeals has saved shoppers $10 billion by providing a forum for deal discovery and shopping discussion; as well as shopping tools such as its free Android or iOS app; and its browser extension for Chrome, Firefox and Edge

PR Newswire
Nov 17th, 2023
8 Smart Ways To Save On Holiday Expenses

MISSION, Kan., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) While often regarded as the most wonderful time of year, the holiday season is also an expensive spot on the calendar. Even as many families feel the squeeze of inflation and rising costs, there is hope for your budget when it comes to gatherings, gifts, food and beyond.Consider these tips from the money-saving experts at Slickdeals and Head of Deals Vitaly Pecharsky to avoid overspending without sacrificing your festive spirit.Photos courtesy of Shutterstock Photos courtesy of ShutterstockStick to a budget. Beyond gifts and stocking stuffers, holiday costs can add up quickly once you factor in travel, decor, pet care, special events and more. Create an all-encompassing budget for the season then break it into segments for each type of expense, including hidden expenses like wrapping paper or extra toiletries for guests, so you don't end up with an unexpected credit card bill.Split up food costs. Instead of putting yourself under the pressure of full-time holiday chef (and taking on all the expenses that come with it), consider hosting a potluck-style gathering

PR Newswire
May 3rd, 2023
Seventy-Three Percent Of Americans Say That Moms Get Very Excited About Their Mother'S Day Gifts, No Matter The Cost, According To Slickdeals Survey

Worst gifts moms have received include toilet paper, a snarky teen attitude and a raccoonLOS ANGELES, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy-three percent of Americans say that moms get very excited about a gift regardless of the price, according to a survey by Slickdeals, the only shopping platform powered by millions of avid shoppers sharing and discovering the most up-to-date online deals and coupons.However, according to mom respondents of the survey, that excitement wanes with gifts like toilet paper, snarky teen attitudes and a raccoon, some of the items that made the list for worst gifts ever received.In order to avoid ending up on the worst gift-giver list, the survey of 1,400 U.S. adults who celebrated Mother's Day in the past year, found that most stick to more traditional items. The top categories gift-givers plan to shop this year include food items (59%), personal care products (54%), clothing and shoes (54%), accessories including jewelry (48%) and gift cards (38%).Eighty-six percent of respondents plan to spend the same amount or more than they did last year on this Mother's Day and 32% said they spend more on their Mother's Day gifts than on Father's Day.Brick-and-mortar reigns supreme when it comes to gathering inspiration for Mother's Day gift ideas, with 56% of respondents stating that they go to a store and browse. Fifty percent ask friends and family and 42% search on social media.Eighty-four percent of respondents hold off their planning until a few weeks before or even the week of Mother's Day. Since 79% state that Mother's Day is very important to the mothers in their life, consider this a reminder to start planning now.To learn more about the survey, visit here.About SlickdealsSlickdeals is the only shopping platform powered by a volunteer army of 12 million avid shoppers helping other shoppers find, evaluate and share the most up-to-date online deals and coupons from all the top retailers. Through community powered shopping, Slickdeals has saved shoppers $10 billion by providing a forum for deal discovery and shopping discussion; as well as shopping tools such as its free Android or iOS app; its browser extension for Chrome, Firefox and Edge; and its Slickdeals Cashback Rewards program

Newswire
Dec 6th, 2022
Meggan Kaiser Shares Holiday Travel Advice On Tipsontv Blog

Unique Travel Inspiration for the Winter and Holiday Seasons. Travel expert Meggan Kaiser says that while holidays should be about family, the season can also provide enough time to squeeze in an adventure. Just in time for the holidays, the travel expert who literally wrote the book about affordable trips is sharing her secrets for travel this season. Meggan is a TV host, blogger and author of EVERYWHERE FOR NOTHING: FREE TRAVEL FOR THE MODERN NOMAD

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