Sr. Manager, Integrated Content

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$114K/yr – $160K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end content strategy and execution for Ferrara’s brand campaigns, influencer programs, and social ecosystems, while leading a small creative team and collaborating with PR, media, and international partners.

  • Lead and govern content strategy across organic, paid, and partner programs
  • Manage influencer partnerships and creator ecosystems with FTC compliance in mind
  • Coach a team of four Sr. Associates and coordinate cross-functional partners

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Drive all content for brand campaigns – from strategy to execution – inclusive of planned / agile organic content, paid programs (e.g., paid social, influencers) and custom programs (e.g., unique programs with partners)
  • Provide governance to brand teams and agencies on all things content, influencer and social. Use insights, culture and creativity to shape meaningful consumer experiences. Partner with media team on plans and optimizations
  • Determine how content should be created and oversee process with various partners (e.g., internal team, external agency partners or through creators). Take an active role in content creation process for in-house content development
  • Lead, grow and inspire the team of four Sr. Associates – community managers, content creators and creative problem-solvers. Partner with our Creative Director and Operations lead to manage team capacity and project intake
  • In conjunction with the Sr. Manager of Public Relations, lead Ferrara’s Sugar Rush program, our brand fan program that propels our brands into culture and supercharges our super fans
  • Own Ferrara’s influencer marketing ecosystem – Develop influencer strategies across Ferrara’s portfolio of brands. Oversee internal and external influencer partnerships. Ensure all influencer engagements adhere to FTC guidelines
  • Work with international teams to ensure brand consistency
  • Help us prove and improve! Partner with consumer understanding and marketing effectiveness teams to use native platforms, social listening and reporting tools to help us analyze what worked and what didn’t. Analyze data to inform future platform, post type and audience recommendations
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on all things content, social media and influencer. Stay up to date on social platform, content and digital best practices and trends. Communicate trends to teams as appropriate. Always answer the questions – what’s next and so what?

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 8 - 10 years in a content or digital role
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, coach and elevate high-performing teams
  • Ability to serve as a strategic advisor to brand teams and agency partners
  • Deep understanding of social platforms, creator ecosystems, internet culture and emerging digital trends
  • Experience planning and executing campaigns across online channels
  • Experience managing communities online, preferably multiple brands at once
  • Experience finding online trends and turning them into branded opportunities
  • Experience creating content and managing an online content calendar
  • Experience leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve content creation, optimization, or workflow efficiency

Preferred

  • Has a growth mindset
  • Comfortable operating in highly dynamic and ever-changing environments

Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
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Ferrara

For generations, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers. Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S. with global sales in more than 60 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,400 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products. A career at Ferrara means you’re an integral member of a wider community. Ferrara Group is a part of a global family of distinct yet connected companies united by a passion for quality, innovation and delight.In the U.S., more than 91 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co has earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago, with a network of more than 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Founded in 1908
Chicago, Illinois, USA
4.1K employees (113 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$114K/yr – $160K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Integrated Marketing median pay in the United States

$125K/yr

Most pay falls between $96K and $175K. Based on 470 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
113 (3% of company)
Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
27K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
9.8%
Direct
46%
Referral
27.7%
Social
15.2%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.1K

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Sr. Manager, Integrated Content

Ferrara · Chicago, IL · Hybrid