Freelance Social Media Manager Contract Template

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-SMM-2026-001
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: This document must be completed by the Client and the Freelancer (Contractor). Ensure all fields in the "Scope of Services" and "Compensation" sections are finalized before signing.
• Filing/Retention: Both parties must retain a digital or physical copy of this signed agreement for a minimum of seven (7) years following the termination of the engagement for tax and liability purposes.
• Attachments: Attach an "Exhibit A: Statement of Work (SOW)" for recurring monthly deliverables and an "Exhibit B: Intellectual Property Assignment" if the work involves high-value proprietary content.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between: Client: [__________] ("Client")
Contractor: [__________] ("Contractor")

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor agrees to provide the following social media management services:

• Content Creation (Graphics/Video)
• Account Management/Posting
• Community Engagement/Moderation
• Reporting and Analytics
• Other: [__________]

3. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT TERMS

• Service Fee: [__________] per month/project.
• Payment Due Date: Net [__________] days from receipt of invoice.
• Late Fee: [__________]% interest per month on overdue balances.

4. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on [____/____/2026] and continue until terminated by either party.

• Notice Period: Either party may terminate this agreement with [__________] days' written notice.
• Kill Fee: If Client terminates early, Client agrees to pay [__________]% of the remaining balance for the current term.

5. OWNERSHIP OF CONTENT

All social media content, creative assets, and intellectual property produced by the Contractor for the Client shall be considered "Work Made for Hire" upon full payment of fees. The Client shall retain full ownership of all account credentials and final deliverables.

6. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The Contractor is an independent contractor, not an employee. The Contractor is responsible for all taxes, insurance, and benefits associated with their earnings.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Contractor agrees to keep all Client business information, strategies, and platform login credentials strictly confidential and shall not disclose such information to third parties without prior written consent.

EXECUTION

Client Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [__________]
Title: [__________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

Contractor Signature: __________________________
Printed Name: [__________]
Title: [__________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.