Social Media Content Creator

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$25/hr – $30/hrMid Level2+ years expPart time

Posted 7 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end social content from concept to publication for The Apartment Source, coordinating shoots, editing, captions, and performance tracking across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

  • Lead video production 3-4 per week
  • Manage engagement and content calendar
  • Coordinate with leasing agents and events in Chicago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create, film, and edit 3-4 short-form videos per week for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
  • Write engaging captions and social copy that reflect The Apartment Source brand.
  • Manage social media engagement by responding to comments, direct messages, and inquiries professionally and promptly.
  • Coordinate property tours and content shoots with leasing agents and other departments.
  • Assist with planning, organizing, and scheduling the social media content calendar.
  • Organize and maintain photo and video assets for future use.
  • Track social media performance and report on key metrics and content trends.
  • Stay current on platform updates, social media trends, and content best practices.
  • Attend company, property, and networking events to capture content as needed.
  • Identify new content ideas that showcase our listings, agents, company culture, and expertise in Chicago real estate.

Requirements

  • At least two years of professional experience in social media management or content creation.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, including current trends and engagement strategies.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera or directing others on camera when needed.
  • Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and balance multiple projects.
  • Creative, organized, dependable, and willing to take initiative.
  • Experience using video editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, or similar platforms.
  • Must be located in Chicago and able to travel independently throughout the city.

Benefits

  • Benefits: Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Professional Development Assistance
  • Professional development opportunities, including workshops and firsthand exposure to apartment leasing, sales, marketing, and multifamily real estate investing.
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The Apartment Source

The Apartment Source is a full-service real estate company that has been serving Chicagoland for 29 years. With a strong focus on rental properties, our services include: leasing, selling, developing and managing real estate. We have a brand-new 3000 sq ft facility with proprietary internal systems and software supporting over 10,000 private landlord and management company units, 500 of which are owned and managed in-house. With our company core values: Truth, Ambition and Self- Growth, we are strongly employee-orientated and are committed to providing a higher standard of service to our clients.

Founded in 1980
Chicago, Illinois, USA
79 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
192M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$56.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
11.2%
Direct
26.6%
Referral
5%
Social
54.9%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~79

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (3% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1