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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

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