Social Media Content Creator
2 days ago
Chicago IL, Cook County, IL; Illinois, United States
ForceBrands
Full-time
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*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.