Social Media Specialist
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Faegre Drinker is a firm designed for clients and designed for you. We understand that our people are critical to our success and we are committed to investing in our paraprofessional, administrative and operations professionals. We are always looking for talented, service-focused individuals to join our flexible and high-performing culture. With technology tools and resources that support our hybrid work environment, our colleagues enjoy a culture of learning, support for work and personal goals, opportunities to give back to our communities, and competitive benefits and rewards programs. At Faegre Drinker, you will have the opportunity to share your expertise within and across teams and contribute to our success.
Job Description Summary: Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Social Media Specialist to work in our Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, or downtown Indianapolis office. You will lead Faegre Drinker's presence across platforms (including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and others) by developing and sharing impactful content that highlights the firm's thought leadership, priorities, and culture. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.
Job Description:
What you would do: Oversee the firm's social media profiles, strategy, and presence by monitoring firm alerts, blogs, events, videos, and website content to identify and promote shareable content across platforms at optimal times. Draft posts in the firm's voice, select images, and manage editorial and social media calendars, ensuring relevant, consistent content reaches key audiences. Maximize reach and engagement with target audiences. Serve as a key resource for attorneys, consultants, and staff, offering guidance on social media strategy, governance, and best practices. Create and advise on LinkedIn Ads and other paid advertising. Report on both organic and paid social media efforts, ensuring compliance with firm standards, and supporting the ongoing growth of the firm's social media presence. Special projects and duties as assigned. What is expected:
Strong commitment to client service. Cooperation and the ability to collaborate in a team, including cross-office. Ability to problem solve, use sound judgement and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment. Positive and professional demeanor. What we offer:
Paid time for firm-sponsored volunteer events. Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields. Variety of health plan options, as well as dental plans, vision plans and 401(k) contributions. Generous paid time off. Flexible working environment for work-life success The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $72,000.00 - $80,000.00.
Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to: a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
Application Deadline: on or before February 28, 2026
What is required:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, communications, journalism or related field 4+ years of related experience (in-house or agency)/ Mastery of LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Sprout Social and other social media platforms Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Law firm, other professional services, or corporate experience preferred
Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.
In compliance with Colorado state law, you have the right not to identify your age, including by not disclosing your date of birth or dates of attendance or graduation, to us as part of your application and hiring process. You may redact this information (i.e., age, date of birth, and dates of attendance / graduation) from your application and related materials. If you choose to redact this information, please do so in a manner that allows us to read the other data on the applicable document(s) (e.g., if redacting the year you graduated from your transcript, please ensure other items on your transcript are legible).
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (and any subsidiary) has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Job Description Summary: Faegre Drinker has an opportunity for a Social Media Specialist to work in our Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, or downtown Indianapolis office. You will lead Faegre Drinker's presence across platforms (including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and others) by developing and sharing impactful content that highlights the firm's thought leadership, priorities, and culture. This position will work with other talented individuals who share a passion for doing great work in the best interest of our clients.
Job Description:
What you would do: Oversee the firm's social media profiles, strategy, and presence by monitoring firm alerts, blogs, events, videos, and website content to identify and promote shareable content across platforms at optimal times. Draft posts in the firm's voice, select images, and manage editorial and social media calendars, ensuring relevant, consistent content reaches key audiences. Maximize reach and engagement with target audiences. Serve as a key resource for attorneys, consultants, and staff, offering guidance on social media strategy, governance, and best practices. Create and advise on LinkedIn Ads and other paid advertising. Report on both organic and paid social media efforts, ensuring compliance with firm standards, and supporting the ongoing growth of the firm's social media presence. Special projects and duties as assigned. What is expected:
Strong commitment to client service. Cooperation and the ability to collaborate in a team, including cross-office. Ability to problem solve, use sound judgement and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment. Positive and professional demeanor. What we offer:
Paid time for firm-sponsored volunteer events. Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields. Variety of health plan options, as well as dental plans, vision plans and 401(k) contributions. Generous paid time off. Flexible working environment for work-life success The anticipated initial annual salary range for someone who is hired into this position is $72,000.00 - $80,000.00.
Actual initial salary may be above or below the above-identified range and will be based on the relevant skills, training, experience, and other job-related factors, including the location where the position is filled, in all cases consistent with applicable law. This is an exempt role and the initial salary range listed above is just one component of Faegre Drinker's total compensation and benefits package for professional staff, which includes, but is not limited to: a discretionary bonus; life, health, accident, and disability insurance; and a 401(k) plan.
Application Deadline: on or before February 28, 2026
What is required:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in marketing, communications, journalism or related field 4+ years of related experience (in-house or agency)/ Mastery of LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Sprout Social and other social media platforms Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Law firm, other professional services, or corporate experience preferred
Apply now if you are ready to join the Faegre Drinker team!
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP participates in the federal government's E-Verify program. With all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration and, when applicable, the US Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.
In compliance with Colorado state law, you have the right not to identify your age, including by not disclosing your date of birth or dates of attendance or graduation, to us as part of your application and hiring process. You may redact this information (i.e., age, date of birth, and dates of attendance / graduation) from your application and related materials. If you choose to redact this information, please do so in a manner that allows us to read the other data on the applicable document(s) (e.g., if redacting the year you graduated from your transcript, please ensure other items on your transcript are legible).
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath (and any subsidiary) has an internal recruiting department and does not accept unsolicited resumes.