Social Media Lead

Note: We are recruiting on behalf of our valued client. This opportunity is for a position with their organization, not with People Culture Talent. We're excited to help connect talented professionals with this exceptional team!

The Role

Arena Intelligence, the leading open AI evaluation platform redefining how the world’s top AI labs measure model performance, is seeking a creative and strategic Social Media Manager to lead and grow its presence across X, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms.

In this role, you will shape the organization’s online voice, craft compelling content that makes technical developments accessible, and engage meaningfully with the broader AI ecosystem. You will also design and execute strategies to expand reach, increase engagement, and build a trusted presence in the fast-moving world of AI research and development.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the rhythms of social media, thrives in fast-paced online environments, and enjoys translating complex AI developments into thoughtful, engaging conversations.

What You’ll Own

Social Media Strategy & Content

• Write, schedule, and manage high-quality content for X and LinkedIn, tailored to each platform’s audience and strengths

• Translate technical updates, product launches, and AI trends into engaging, accessible, and shareable posts

• Maintain and manage a forward-looking content calendar aligned with product milestones, community activity, and key AI industry events

• Develop and execute platform-specific growth strategies to expand the organization’s presence across current and emerging channels

Growth & Performance Optimization

• Drive increases in followers, reach, and engagement through experimentation, iteration, and trend awareness

• Identify opportunities for growth through content experimentation and real-time cultural awareness

• Track and analyze key performance metrics to inform content strategy, tone, and posting cadence

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with product and engineering teams to amplify launches and communicate product updates

• Surface meaningful community activity and insights to internal teams

• Align social content with broader product milestones and community initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience managing social media accounts, ideally in technology, startups, or high-context environments

• Demonstrated success growing engaged audiences on platforms such as X, LinkedIn, or Reddit

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a concise, clear, and approachable voice

• Familiarity with AI, LLMs, or emerging technologies, or a strong ability to quickly learn complex technical topics

• Ability to navigate fast-moving online culture, responding to trends and conversations in real time

• Comfort working independently while collaborating with small, cross-functional teams

Highly Desirable

• Experience with community-driven growth strategies and engagement loops

• Familiarity with social media analytics tools and performance tracking

• Experience running or managing paid or promoted social campaigns

• Strong interest in AI research culture, developer communities, or emerging technology ecosystems

Compensation Band

Their openings span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is $140k and could range up to $200k USD, plus equity. The provided salary depends on many factors, such as work experience and transferable skills, business needs and impact, and market demands.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and additional support programs.

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI with a small, mission-driven team.

• A culture that values transparency, trust, and community impact.

• Visa sponsorship available.

About Our Client

Arena Intelligence is redefining what "better" means in AI. Built by researchers from UC Berkeley's SkyLab and backed by Felicis, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed, and the University of California, this open evaluation platform has become the definitive source for understanding how AI models actually perform in the real world.

With over a million daily users and the trust of every major AI lab — including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic — their crowdsourced benchmarks and human preference data power the decisions shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Their leaderboards aren't just influential; they're the industry standard.

Behind the platform is a team of researchers, engineers, and builders from UC Berkeley, Google, Stanford, DeepMind, and beyond — people who seek truth, move fast, and care deeply about craftsmanship and impact. They're building a company where deep expertise meets curiosity, and where the work genuinely matters.