Social Media Manager
Later · Chicago, IL · Today
RemoteRemoteMarketing$90k–$100k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- Client Strategy & Outcomes
- Act as the strategic lead for multiple brand accounts across social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads, YouTube Shorts, etc.)
- Set and track content goals aligned with client objectives (awareness, engagement, conversion)
- Communicate performance insights and next steps clearly to internal and external teams
- Anticipate client needs and proactively pitch new ideas, formats, and campaigns
- Creative Oversight
- Guide the content process from concept to execution—briefing creative teams, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring everything is on-brand and on-strategy
- Ensure content feels social-first, timely, and tailored to each platform
- Collaborate closely with design, video, and influencer teams to bring ideas to life
- Hands-On Execution
- Jump in to write copy, storyboard content, or shoot quick iPhone videos when needed
- Engage in community management—responding to comments, shaping tone, and joining real-time cultural conversations
- Post live during events, drops, or key cultural moments when applicable
Who You Are
- A hybrid thinker—equally strategic and creative
- Comfortable leading client conversations and presenting performance insights
- Deeply fluent in social media trends, platform nuances, and content formats
- Fast, scrappy, and passionate about storytelling through social
- Natural desire to be active on social media
- Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Later, Hootsuite, Buffer, Sprout Social) is a plus
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Qualifications
- 5+ years proven experience as a Community Manager, Social Media Manager, or similar role with a strong focus on content creation and community engagement
- Proven track record of independently managing and growing a social media presence for a large B2C brand
- Must have previous agency experience managing client relationships
- Excellent content creation skills including exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms and audiences
- Comfortable digging into performance data and analysis and using those insights to adjust strategy and report on overall impact
- Ability to think creatively and generate innovative content ideas
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred