Social Media Specialist, Strategy & Initiatives

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$88K/yr – $104K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop dynamic, day-to-day social media strategies for creative content, audience engagement, and platform optimization
  • Create strategic recommendations for consumer engagement initiatives and social media platform opportunities
  • Ensure brand voice & strategic consistency across always-on content pipeline, campaigns & initiatives
  • Consult on performance analytics and reporting in collaboration with Social Media Analysts, managing the validation of content & audience strategies
  • Stay ahead of social trends, platform innovations, and emerging formats & channels to inform strategic recommendations, including Generative AI & AI-assisted content production
  • Coordinate and execute community-driven initiatives across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, including surprise & delight and other gifting, brand advocacy programs, and brand partnerships
  • Manage brand & retailer co-creation initiatives, including outreach, concept development, and production management
  • Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to ensure campaign alignment with brand strategy and goals
  • Identify novel opportunities for rich consumer engagement including product gifting, surprise & delight initiatives, and creator partnerships
  • Support the agile & reactive content production framework through social listening (i.e. mining comments, identifying category-relevant opportunities, competitor- & trend-jacking, etc.), strategic approach, and creative coordination in partnership with Social Content Creators

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in social media strategy and campaign execution
  • Experience in social strategy development beyond content creation
  • Experience in community management and consumer engagement initiatives
  • Strong understanding of partnership coordination and creator collaboration
  • Deep understanding of social media platforms, trends, and strategic best practices
  • Experience with social media management tools (Sprinklr preferred)
  • Excellent communication and project coordination skills
  • Strong analytical thinking and strategic planning abilities
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field preferred

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field preferred
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Benefits

  • Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
  • Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
  • Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
  • Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
  • Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
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