Social Media and Marketing Manager

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$18/hr – $24/hrMid LevelPart time

Posted 18 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end social media strategy and execution, from content creation and scheduling to analytics and optimization, while coordinating with PR and ads to grow brand engagement.

  • Lead multi-platform content strategy and execution
  • Analyze performance and optimize campaigns using analytics tools
  • Collaborate with PR and advertising to align messaging

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement engaging social media content strategies across multiple platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others to increase brand visibility and engagement.
  • Manage daily social media operations using tools to schedule posts, monitor conversations, and analyze performance metrics.
  • Create high-quality visual content using platforms such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Creative Suite to enhance campaign appeal and brand consistency.
  • Conduct social listening to gather insights on audience preferences, industry trends, and competitor activities to inform marketing strategies.
  • Optimize content for search engines (SEO) by researching relevant keywords and integrating them into social media posts and website content.
  • Plan and execute targeted advertising campaigns on Facebook Ads and other digital platforms to reach specific audience segments effectively.
  • Monitor digital marketing performance using Google Analytics, web analytics tools, and marketing analytics platforms to track engagement, conversions, and ROI.
  • Collaborate with public relations teams to manage media relations, craft press releases, and ensure positive brand representation across all channels.
  • Produce multimedia content including videos and photographs for campaigns while ensuring consistent branding standards.
  • Analyze social media metrics regularly to refine strategies, improve engagement rates, and report on campaign success to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in social media management with a strong portfolio demonstrating successful campaigns across various platforms.
  • Extensive knowledge of social media marketing tools such as Hootsuite or Buffer for scheduling and analytics purposes.
  • Proficiency in graphic design software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Creative Suite for content creation.
  • Experience with digital advertising platforms like Facebook Advertising and familiarity with media performance analytics.
  • Strong understanding of SEO principles, keyword research techniques, and web analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
  • Ability to monitor marketing online analytics effectively to optimize ongoing campaigns for maximum impact.
  • Excellent relationship management skills combined with clear social media communication abilities to engage audiences authentically.

Preferred

  • Background in content writing, media editing tools, video editing software, and photography is highly desirable.