Social Media Account Executive

Location: Chicago, IL

We're looking for a proactive and creative Account Executive, Social Media to join our growing team. This is an ideal role for a social media expert with a passion for building brands and a knack for creating engaging written and video content. You'll work closely with clients and our internal teams to manage and execute strategic, high-impact social media campaigns.

This is a great opportunity for someone with professional social media experience to take on increased ownership of accounts, interact directly with clients, and contribute to both creative strategy and day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Interaction & Account Management: Participate in client meetings and calls, providing updates, reports, and strategic recommendations. You'll ensure all deliverables meet brand standards, deadlines, and goals.
• Content Strategy & Execution: Create and publish engaging written content, as well as curate and schedule video content, across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter). You'll manage content calendars, posting schedules, and daily community engagement to build and maintain a strong online presence.
• Collaboration & Creative Development: Work with our creative teams to develop compelling visuals and assets. You'll ensure all content resonates with target audiences and aligns with the overall brand voice.
• Analytics & Optimization: Track campaign performance using analytics tools and prepare regular client reports. By analyzing engagement, reach, and conversion metrics, you'll provide actionable recommendations for campaign enhancements.
• Industry Insights: Stay on top of the latest platform updates, social media trends, and emerging digital tools. You'll identify new opportunities for organic growth, influencer collaborations, and innovative storytelling.

Qualifications

• Experience: A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field, plus 2+ years of professional experience in social media management. Agency or brand environment experience is a big plus.
• Skills: Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills are a must. You should be proficient with social media management tools (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Later) and analytics platforms.
• Mindset: We're looking for someone highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple accounts in a fast-paced setting. You should be a creative thinker with the ability to turn big ideas into engaging social content.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience supporting paid social media campaigns.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Canva, Photoshop, or basic video editing software is a plus.

The Perks

We offer a competitive benefits packageincluding medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation/sick leave/holiday PTO, 401(k), remote work, and Summer Fridays.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Public Relations and Communications Services

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