Creative Account Strategist

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$46K/yr – $52K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive social media strategy and end-to-end content direction for client campaigns at a Chicago-area agency.

  • Own content direction from concept to publish and measure impact
  • Must-have: 2–4 years of social media or related creative experience
  • Standout: In-person client shoots in Chicago area available

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients
  • Lead client meetings with prepared ideas, solutions, and strategy insights
  • Manage communication across email, messages, meetings, calls, and internal hubs
  • Develop monthly calendars, strategies, and campaigns
  • Plan, lead, and participate in photo and video shoots
  • Create shot lists, campaign concepts, and ideation decks/hubs
  • Edit, design, and curate content for visual quality and brand consistency
  • Write all social copy, campaign messaging, and creative language across platforms
  • Execute content for Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Threads, YouTube, X, and more
  • Own content direction beginning-to-end

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience in social media management, digital marketing, or a related creative field.
  • Based in the Chicago area with availability for in-person client shoots
  • Strong passion for digital marketing, content creation/curation, and creative storytelling
  • Proficiency with Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and adaptability for platforms such as LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Threads, email, and more
  • Up-to-date and ongoing knowledge of social trends, features, and industry best practices
  • Ability to independently create, film, edit, and produce high-quality short-form video and static content
  • Design ability that translates brand aesthetics into graphics and visual storytelling
  • Excellent copywriting skills across platforms
  • Strong organizational and project-management skills to oversee multiple accounts
  • High attention to detail and ability to stay ahead of trends and cultural shifts

Preferred

  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom)
  • Experience using Canva and CapCut for design and editing
  • Experience in agency settings or managing multiple client accounts
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duw media

duw media is a boutique social media management agency passionate about working with small businesses. We use our expertise to develop a personal creative approach for your unique brand, and use that approach to develop your brand’s voice.Our strategy development starts with understanding what makes YOU unique, and as a result what your unique target audience wants to hear.We specialize in developing social strategy, and utilizing our creative expertise to implement that strategy through fresh content creation and curation, that cultivates a strong voice, and generates action.Women Owned and Operated. We operate as an empathy first organization, with a great passion for those we work with, and the connections we form.

1 employees (2 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (200% of company)
Median Career Experience
3 years
Median Tenure
1 years