Social Media Content Specialist

Hoffman Estates, IL (Hybrid)

$31/hr – $37/hrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Own end-to-end multimedia content production and brand storytelling across design, video, and social channels, driving campaigns from concept to execution.

  • Lead content creation, digital storytelling, and social media management across ARC and Thrift Store platforms.
  • Coordinate media relations and campaign support in collaboration with marketing teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Content Creation & Graphic Design - Design branded digital and print materials such as flyers, brochures, social media graphics, and event signage.
  • Create visual templates and style guides to ensure consistent brand identity.
  • Develop original concepts for marketing campaigns and adapt them fordifferent platforms.
  • Digital Storytelling & Written Content - Write, edit, and proofread press releases, media advisories, scripts, speeches, and articles.
  • Craft compelling copyfor websites, social media, newsletters, and other communication channels.
  • Ensure all messaging aligns with brand voice, mission, and style guidelines.
  • Video & Photography Production - Plan, film, and edit video content for social platforms (reels, stories, TikTok) and long-form formats (interviews, features, training videos).
  • Capture high-quality photographs for promotional, event, and program use.
  • Edit and enhance visuals to meet brand quality standards.
  • Social Media Management - Manage daily posting, scheduling, and engagement across ARC and Thrift Store social platforms.

Requirements

  • Education & Experience:
  • - Associate’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Communications, Journalism, or related field; OR
  • - Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in multimedia content production, graphic design, social media management, or public relations; OR
  • - Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • - Portfolio required, including writing samples, graphic design work, photography, and video projects.
The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division logo

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division

Our organization is made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, adherents, employees, volunteers and other individuals all working together to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people, as well as struggling to meet the physical needs of those less fortunate.The Salvation Army is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division is the administrative unit which provides services to people in need in Greater Chicago, northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana.

Chicago, Illinois, USA
115 employees (12 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.4%
Direct
48.3%
Referral
5.9%
Social
16.8%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~115

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
7 (6% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Recent News