Social Content Specialist

[Applicants: Be among the first 25 applicants | Industry: Consumer Services | Type: Contract | Level: Mid-Senior level] Here are the job details for your review:Job Title: Sales & Marketing-Social Content SpecialistLocation: Greater Chicago Metro Area (Hybrid)Duration: 12 monthsShift Hours: 7 AM until 4 PMDescription/Position Summary:Products included will be pet care and filtration. Having a dog or access to a dog for social media posts/demonstrations is critical.This individual will help shape the voice of innovation from iconic brands to deliver exceptional social experiences through creativity, production, flawless operational execution, tactical coordination, and seamless day-to-day management of bold, trend-setting content!The Social Media/ Incubation team is seeking a highly creative, trend-savvy, organized and execution-focused Social Media Manager, Content & Operations to join our team.This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, has a sharp eye for design and video editing, as well as someone who excels at translating strategy into action, thrives on managing multiple moving parts simultaneously.You’ll be responsible for producing engaging, platform-native content (a mix of videography, photography, and static graphic design), while also supporting the sourcing of UGC, EGC, and other partner-produced content.Other responsibilities will include executing campaigns across all platforms, optimizing performance, fostering regular communication with key stakeholders and ensuring consistent brand voice & relevance across social, serving as the operational backbone that fulfills the team's strategic vision.Lead daily social operations, including Content Creation (60%)Create thumb-stopping content that resonates with diverse audiences across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook, including but not limited to shooting original videos and taking photosDesign static graphics, produce short-form videos, while maintaining project timelinesCoordinate content production workflows with stakeholders, managing asset requests, approvals, and publishing schedulesWrite copy for post captions & supplement proactive engagement responsibilities of the Consumer Engagement teamCollaborate with internal teams and agency partners to align content with brand strategy and campaign goalsStay ahead of social trends, platform updates, and emerging formats to inform content strategy, including Generative AI and AI-assisted content productionExp...