Social Media Specialist

Who We Are
At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees – Benesch’s #1 asset. Committed to providing the highest level of legal service, we also aspire to create a positive work environment. Our firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland’s Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland’s NorthCoast 99 rankings, and we advance on the AmLaw 125 list, placing us among the top 125 law firms in the country.

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Position Summary
Are you experienced in running social campaigns and enjoy analytics to maximize exposure? Do you thrive in an independent role that lets you own the process from start to finish? If so, we’re looking for a Social Media Specialist to grow and oversee Benesch’s campaigns in this newly created role, shaping the firm’s marketing success.

Essential Functions
Social Media Management

Manage day‑to‑day activity for the firm’s LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts.

Maintain the social media calendar to ensure timely promotion of firm news, events, and thought leadership.

Draft, edit, and post content aligned with firm messaging and attorney initiatives, including repurposing attorney‑authored content.

Collaborate with in‑house and external design resources on branded graphics and multimedia assets, and create quick‑turn visuals using firm‑approved templates.

Oversee the firm’s social management tool as the central platform for scheduling, monitoring, reporting, and employee advocacy.

Monitor activity, engage audiences, and escale issues as needed.

Support crisis communications monitoring and rapid‑response posting when necessary.

Collaborate with Marketing & Business Development to align social media efforts with firm‑wide campaigns, thought leadership, and client‑facing initiatives.

Ensure consistency with brand voice, visuals, and compliance guidelines across all content.

Attorney & Team Support

Partner with attorneys to enhance and optimize their professional social media presence and activity.

Support ongoing executive visibility efforts for firm leaders.

Provide coaching and best practices for building and maintaining an effective online presence.

Campaigns

Coordinate and execute paid social media campaigns, including collaboration with the Recruiting team, to support hiring initiatives and employer branding, as well as broader campaigns promoting the firm’s services, attorneys, achievements, and thought leadership.

Analytics & Insights

Collect, analyze, and report on social media performance metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

Monitor competitor activity and industry benchmarks to identify opportunities for differentiation.

Track trends, emerging platforms, and best practices to keep the firm’s strategy innovative and competitive.

Qualifications
The Social Media Specialist will hold a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field and have at least five years of experience managing social media platforms for a professional services firm, corporate organization, or agency. A strong knowledge of LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and social media management tools such as Hootsuite or Sprout is essential. Basic graphic design skills and familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools is preferred. The role requires proven experience with analytics, reporting, and translating data into actionable recommendations; familiarity with paid social campaigns and audience targeting is essential. Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, attention to detail, collaboration with attorneys, and the ability to stay highly organized in a fast‑paced environment are required.

Key Attributes for Success
Success requires a creative thinker who can translate complex subject matter into engaging content, a data‑driven mindset focused on continuous improvement, curiosity and adaptability to stay current on digital and social media trends, and a professional presence with discretion for sensitive matters.

Compensation
Salary range: $69 K to $86 K. Base pay is based on market location and may vary with experience; full‑time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

EEO Statement
Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants who require special assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability should contact Benesch Human Resources at 216‑363‑4578 or cwatson@beneschlaw.com.

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