Social Media Content Creator

*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.