Social Media Content Creator

2 days ago

Chicago IL, Cook County, IL; Illinois, United States ForceBrands Full-time

*This is not an internal role with ForceBrands*

Hybrid: 2 Days a week onsite

Responsibilities:

  • Own and maintain the social content calendar for 2 of the client's brands, ensuring a consistent pipeline of relevant content.
  • Personally create approximately 30%–50% of content, including memes, short-form video, photography, graphics, and smaller brand shoots.
  • Source and manage freelancers, creators, photographers, and videographers to support additional content needs.
  • Develop content for TikTok, Instagram, Email, SMS, paid social, and emerging platforms.
  • Balance planned campaign content—such as partnerships, festivals, giveaways, and event recaps—with reactive content tied to emerging trends.
  • Manage scheduling, publishing, copy, performance reporting, and ongoing optimization across channels.
  • Partner closely with the Community Manager to identify trends and turn online conversations into content opportunities.
  • Coordinate with the Brand Manager, Integrated Marketing Manager, and legal team throughout the concept and approval process.

Candidate Profile:

  • 3+ years of social media content creation and channel-management experience.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating platform-native content, especially short-form video, memes, photography, and graphics.
  • Comfortable independently shooting, editing, designing, writing, and publishing content on quick timelines.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom, CapCut, and social publishing platforms.
  • Deep understanding of social trends, internet culture, and content that resonates with younger consumers.
  • Experience sourcing and managing creators, freelancers, and production partners.
  • Able to distinguish between brand voices and balance creativity with performance insights and legal requirements.
  • Beverage alcohol or consumer-facing CPG experience preferred; must be Chicago-based and comfortable with a hybrid schedule and occasional travel.