Social Media Manager

RIVR is a Swiss robotics company pioneering Physical AI and robotic solutions to revolutionize last-mile delivery, giving 1 human the power of 1000. Through the combination of artificial neural networks and innovative robot designs with wheels and legs, RIVR aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and scalability in last-mile delivery. Founded as Swiss-Mile, the company rebranded to RIVR in 2025 to better reflect its mission of driving the future of intelligent robotics. Join our innovative team, renowned for pioneering robotic design and neural network applications in robotics that improve environmental understanding and decision-making. With a robust research foundation and notable contributions from ETH Zurich, we are leaders in translating artificial intelligence and robotics into practical, real-world applications.
RIVR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.
Job Description
As our Social Media Manager, you will be the voice of RIVR, owning our public persona across all social media focused on a public, consumer audience. Your work will be crucial in building a community around our brand and shaping how people on the street perceive our robots and mission. You will be responsible for day-to-day content creation, community engagement, and managing our social media channels to tell our story in an authentic and compelling way. We are looking for a hands-on, creative specialist who is passionate about connecting with people and bringing our brand to life online.

What You’Ll Be Doing

• Manage all social media channels (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, X), including day-to-day content creation, scheduling, and posting.
• Develop and execute a social media calendar that aligns with our marketing and brand goals.
• Oversee community engagement, responding to comments and messages to build a positive and active online community.
• Capture and edit photos and videos to create engaging content that highlights our robots and our company culture.
• Monitor social media metrics to track performance, identify trends, and provide insights to the marketing team.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Marketing Manager to ensure social media efforts are aligned with the broader marketing strategy and brand identity.

What You Must Have

• 2+ years of hands-on experience managing social media for a consumer brand.
• A track record of building and engaging an online community.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with a knack for brand-aligned copywriting.
• Experience with photo and video editing tools for social media content.
• A creative, self-starting, and hands-on mindset.

Get Some Bonus Points

• Experience with social media analytics and reporting.
• Familiarity with social media advertising.
• Exposure to the robotics or tech industry.

RIVR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that values every perspective. If you’re passionate about driving innovation in robotics and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and bring your unique self to our team.
We believe the best work is done when collaborating and therefore require in-person presence in our office locations.