X/Social Writing Specialist
Lead short-form writing across various platforms to define and sharpen Cantina's brand voices.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
What you'll build
- Lead authorship for all short-form writing
- Define Cantina’s brand voices
- Work with the managing editor and executives
- Analyze metrics to devise strategy improvements
- Contribute to content calendar strategy
Must have
- Strong comedic and persuasive creative writing skills
- Ability to write well under extremely short deadlines
- Skill at distilling vague concepts into sharp content
Nice to have
- Experience developing voices and posting strategy for brand characters
- X personality with a proven ability to write viral posts
- Short-form comedy writing or video production experience
AI in the day-to-day
Our bots are lifelike, social creatures that can interact wherever people are online.
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The X/Social Writing Specialist at Cantina is responsible for crafting engaging short-form content across various platforms, including X and LinkedIn, while defining and refining the brand's voice. This role requires strong creative writing skills, a knack for understanding algorithmic trends, and the ability to produce high-quality content under tight deadlines. It is well-suited for someone with a background in social media strategy and a flair for comedic writing, particularly in fast-paced environments. Cantina's focus on AI-driven social interaction adds a unique dimension to the team's creative efforts.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 11 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 31, 2026. Last confirmed on Cantina's careers page November 10, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing roles (median ~$140,000).
- Starts above 69% of 105 comparable mid sales/marketing roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $127,000 across 45 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
- AI/ML appears in 13.4% of 1804 comparable mid sales/marketing roles in United States; X appears in 0.6% of 1804 comparable mid sales/marketing roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Cantina lists $160,000–$175,000 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, LinkedIn, X.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Cantina targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this X/Social Writing Specialist role at Cantina.
From the original posting
About Cantina:
Cantina is a new social platform founded by Sean Parker with the most advanced AI character creator. Our bots are lifelike, social creatures that can interact wherever people are online—across voice, video, and text. Create yourself, imagine someone new, or choose from thousands of characters to share infinitely scalable, personalized content and seamless group chat.
If you’re excited about how AI can shape creativity and social interaction, come help us build what’s next.
About the Role:
Cantina is looking for a X/Social Writing Specialist to lead our short-form writing across X, LinkedIn, outdoor, and brand ad copy. You’ll define Cantina’s brand voices, sharpen our executives’ voices, and turn vague concepts and developing trends into sharp, high-performing content, working closely with the managing editor and executives.
What You’ll Do:
Lead authorship for all short-form writing across X, LinkedIn, flagship outdoor and brand ad copy, and more.
Define Cantina’s brand voices and sharpen our executives’ voices across company accounts, executive accounts, and the Labs + CTO recruiting brand.
Work with the managing editor and executives to tease out thought leadership concepts and turn them into published writing.
Learn and apply the latest algorithm strategies across platforms and formats.
Lead execution of social amplification campaigns.
Develop new content formats, recurring posts, and essay ideas.
Analyze metrics to devise strategy improvements.
Contribute to content calendar strategy and lead execution.
What You’ll Bring:
Chronically online instincts and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the latest algorithmic meta.
Strong comedic and persuasive creative writing skills, specifically for short-form.
Ability to write well under extremely short deadlines.
Skill at distilling vague concepts and developing trends into sharp content.
A balance of creative intuition and a data-driven obsession with performance.
A collaborative approach to fleshing out executives’ ideas and workshopping them until they’re publish-ready.
Bonus Points For:
Experience developing voices and posting strategy for brand characters.
Strategy and scripting experience for a new media property.
X personality with a proven ability to write viral posts and build a following.
Creative voice lead who delivered social performance for an edgier modern brand or thought leader.
Short-form comedy writing or video production experience.
Compensation:
The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is between $160,000-$175,000. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered, including skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and generous company equity
42 days of paid time off, including:
15 PTO days
10 sick days
15 company holidays
2 floating holidays
Generous parental leave & fertility support
401(k) retirement savings plan
Complimentary lunch and snacks for in-office employees
One Medical membership, and more!
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