Hire Social Media Managers
Social media managers build the daily presence that keeps your brand top of mind. Our LATAM social talent owns calendars, content and community.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$115,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$18,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 84%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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What a social media manager does
Hire remote social media managers from Latin America.
- Own the content calendar across platforms
- Create and schedule posts, reels and stories
- Manage community engagement and DMs
- Track performance and report on growth
- Partner with design and video on assets
- Monitor trends and competitor activity
Core skills we test for
- Social strategy & calendars
- Short-form content creation
- Community management
- Social analytics
- Copywriting
- Trend awareness
Tools they work in
Hiring social media managers, answered
How quickly can I hire a social media manager?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote social media manager from Latin America cost?
Most of our social media managers are paid around $18,000 a year, versus roughly $115,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 84% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet social media managers?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your social media manager?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.