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Salary range: $75,000-$85,000 base annually; up to $90,000 for exceptional candidates
Content & Community Manager - Job Summary
The role involves creating compelling content by capturing stories and building community momentum across DM Plaza and its operations, combining creative content production with relationship building and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture photo and video content across DM Plaza's businesses and events.
- Identify and develop stories from existing operations and community moments.
- Develop various short-form video concepts and creative content formats.
- Film, edit, package, and publish content, maintaining consistent output.
- Use modern video editing and content management tools and adapt to new workflows.
- Maintain a practical content calendar without overemphasis on scheduling.
- Review content performance to refine creative decisions.
- Identify and initiate outreach to creators, community groups, and partners relevant to DM Plaza.
- Coordinate partnership opportunities in collaboration with leadership or other teams.
- Support event promotion and community activation without relying solely on paid advertising.
- Develop repeatable processes for story capture, content organization, and relationship follow-up.
- Manage and direct editing resources once content workflow is established.
Requirements
- Professional experience in content creation, social media, community, brand marketing, creative production, journalism, or related fields preferred.
- Strong short-form video skills including shooting with phone or lightweight camera.
- Experience creating content personally, not just managing creators or agencies.
- Ability to structure stories with clear hooks and progression.
- Proficiency with short-form editing, social media formats, and content management tools.
- Comfortable conducting natural interviews on camera.
- Ability to develop concise scripts, outlines, captions, or video structures.
- Strong written communication and copy judgment.
- Organizational skills for footage, ideas, content pipelines, and contact follow-ups.
- Ability to analyze basic performance metrics to improve creative output.
- Strong social confidence and natural rapport building across diverse groups.
- Capability to identify and engage communities, creators, cultural organizations, and groups.
- Comfort initiating outreach via multiple channels.
- Coordination skills for collaborations, events, and partnerships.
- Storytelling instinct, curiosity, social confidence, creative taste, and initiative.
- Comfort with filming people regularly and appearing on camera when appropriate.
- Ability to accommodate weekend and scheduled event coverage.
- Portfolio demonstrating personal content creation and storytelling ability.
- Preferred: Experience with restaurant, hospitality, retail, events, food, culture, lifestyle or community brands, creator partnerships, NYC community knowledge, live event coverage, Bengali language a plus.
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About Dhanmondi
DM Plaza operates multiple businesses including Desi Dragon, Pearl & Leaf, Meridian Hill, and Nature's Bazaar, focusing on food, culture, lifestyle, and community.
What Our Employees Say
- Dhanmondi offers a vibrant urban lifestyle with access to a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shopping centers. (www.thedailystar.net)
- It boasts excellent educational institutions, making it a hub for students and young professionals. (archive.thedailystar.net)
- Dhanmondi has a well-connected transportation network, making commuting easier for residents and workers. (www.thedailystar.net)
Challenges You Might Face
- Heavy traffic congestion is a recurring issue in Dhanmondi, especially during peak hours. (www.thedailystar.net)
- The cost of living and renting office space in Dhanmondi can be higher compared to some other areas of Dhaka. (www.prothomalo.com)
- Noise pollution and crowded streets can affect work-life balance for professionals working in the area. (www.dhakatribune.com)