Social Media Manager

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Navy Pier's social media program across Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube to grow engagement and content effectiveness.

  • Own planning, publishing, and community management for all platforms.
  • Must-have: Minimum 3 years of brand social media experience.
  • Standout: On-site event coverage and live social support with data-driven optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and manage social media strategies across Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube, including planning and publishing content in alignment with the overall marketing calendar.
  • Manage and engage Navy Pier’s social media communities, responding to comments, messages, and fostering positive interactions.
  • Ensure all social media content for events, promotions, and campaigns reflect Navy Pier’s brand standards, including visuals, messaging, influencer partnerships, and paid social.
  • Utilize social media automation and analytics tools to streamline posting, track engagement, and provide data-driven insights.
  • Track and report on social media performance, providing insights and recommendations to improve engagement, reach, and content effectiveness.
  • Monitor trends, platform updates, and competitor activity to recommend innovative social strategies.
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies to centralize and share assets.
  • Attend on-site events as needed to capture high-quality content or support live social media coverage.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience managing social media for a brand or organization, including content planning, publishing, community engagement, and performance tracking.
  • A strong portfolio showcasing storytelling across social platforms, including video and photo.
  • Must work on-site at Navy Pier and able to work extended hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays, as required.

Nice To Have

  • Familiarity with social media tools for posting, scheduling, and analytics (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Hootsuite, Sprout Social), as well as basic knowledge of SEO, is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop), CapCut, Final Cut Pro, Canva, or similar tools is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Film Production, or a related field is preferred.
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Navy Pier

Navy Pier is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation established in 2011 to maintain Chicago's historic Navy Pier and oversee the redevelopment of one of the most important civic landmarks in the United States and the top-visited leisure destination in the Midwest. Looking ahead to Navy Pier’s 100th anniversary in 2016, Navy Pier created The Centennial Vision, a framework for reimagining Navy Pier. Grounded in the noble principles of its founding designers, The Centennial Vision adds a visionary and contemporary lens for the future. Navy Pier's mission to be a world-class public place that celebrates and showcases the vitality of Chicago and provides for the enjoyment of Chicago-area residents and visitors year-round. NPI manages Navy Pier within a business framework that provides for its long-term financial stability.While looking forward to what is relevant for Chicagoans today, Navy Pier leadership is ever conscious of famed architect Daniel Burnham’s vision to transform the lakefront into attractive and useful public space for active recreation and social interaction – a source of pride and common ground that fosters a sense of community within the city’s diverse population.Navy Pier's objectives for the future remain consistent with Burnham’s enduring values for the ‘People’s Pier’ to be a place where local residents and visitors from around the world come to experience the natural beauty of the lakefront and Chicago’s magnificent skyline.

Founded in 2011
Chicago, Illinois, USA
277 employees (23 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
197.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$31.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
63%
Direct
27.8%
Referral
7.2%
Social
1.2%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~277

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
10 (4% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$500K
Last Raise
$500K
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2023
    Grant • $500K

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