Digital Content Strategist (Organic Social Media)

Milwaukee, WI (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive organic social strategy and content creation across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Reddit for Branigan Inc., coordinating campaigns and client-facing social programs.

  • Own planning and execution of cross-platform organic social content and calendars.
  • Must-have: 2–5 years in digital/social content creation with strong caption writing.
  • Standout: ability to manage client relationships and multiple projects under pressure.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of organic social strategies across platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Reddit, developing content that feels native to each channel.
  • Build and manage social content calendars that bring together brand messaging, audience needs and campaign priorities, helping content flow in a clear, timely and intentional way.
  • Engage directly with client communities to spark conversation, build relationships and elevate brand voice across platforms.
  • Monitor and respond to community interactions in a timely, brand‑aligned manner, bringing awareness of audience behavior and platform trends to every touchpoint.
  • Craft compelling, brand‑aligned copy for social posts, blogs, websites and email that feels clear, engaging and true to each client’s voice.
  • Develop long‑form content, like LinkedIn articles and SEO‑friendly web copy, that helps clients share their expertise.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze social media performance metrics and articulate what is working, what isn’t and how to adjust content accordingly.
  • Contribute to client relationships by delivering on projects by addressing client challenges, enacting proactive problem solving and anticipating client needs.
  • Juggle multiple projects while maintaining a professional attitude to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines. Handle extra/unplanned time demands positively and constructively.

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of experience of digital and social media content creation , preferably in an agency or in-house marketing department setting.
  • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills – with a focus on what works well for social media captions, hooks and copy.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Office Suite.
  • Familiarity with social media metrics and reporting.
  • Deep knowledge and passion for current and emerging social platforms, trends, platform/format-specific communication styles, audience behaviors and algorithms.
  • Keen eye for what works on social media, from concept to final production.
  • Strong collaborative skills and ability to conceptualize in both group and individual settings.

Preferred

  • Content management systems
  • Social media scheduling and reporting tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Meta Business Suite)
  • AI platform (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Writer) usage in organizational setting
  • AI Operations project management
  • Generative search optimization best practices
  • Influencer/content creator partnerships
  • Photography and/or live video capture

Benefits

  • We offer other good stuff, too: competitive salaries, company-sponsored health insurance, 401(k) match, profit sharing, monthly gym membership discounts, mobile phone reimbursement, work from home Fridays, schedule flexibility, paid maternity/paternity leave, compressed work week, a new business incentive program and more.
  • In addition to benefits, Branigan has built a company culture rooted in collaboration that includes team building activities, professional development opportunities and spontaneous get-togethers.
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Branigan

Branigan Inc. is an independent, creative marketing agency that, for more than 20 years, has built long-term relationships with global, national and local companies to develop compelling campaigns and initiatives that alter their competitive landscape. Our mission — to create defining moments between brands and people — drives our work every day.

Founded in 2003
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
47 employees (14 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
686
Traffic Source Mix
Search
24.4%
Direct
26.5%
Referral
38.4%
Social
9.6%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~47

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (19% of company)