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Social Media Manager Hospitalime Wheaton, IL 60187 $60,000 - $70,000 a year - Full-time Apply with Indeed Social Media Manager | Content Creation & Brand Marketing Growing Organization | Creative Freedom | Digital Strategy & Storytelling The Opportunity An established and growing retail organization is seeking a talented Social Media Manager to elevate its digital presence, strengthen customer engagement, and bring its brand personality to life. We're looking for someone who can do more than manage social media accounts. The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller, skilled content creator, and strategic thinker who understands how to turn everyday moments into compelling content that connects with an audience. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys being out in the business, capturing content, developing fresh ideas, and taking ownership of social media initiatives from concept through execution. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on an established brand while helping shape its digital strategy as the organization continues to grow. What You'll Do Develop & Execute Social Media Strategy Lead social media planning and execution across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and other relevant platforms. Develop content strategies that increase brand awareness, audience engagement, and customer loyalty. Manage editorial calendars, seasonal campaigns, promotions, and special initiatives. Identify emerging trends and creative opportunities to keep content fresh and relevant. Maintain a consistent brand voice while tailoring content to each platform and audience. Create Engaging, Original Content Produce high-quality photos, videos, reels, graphics, and written content. Handle the creative process from brainstorming and planning through filming, editing, and publishing. Visit business locations to capture authentic content featuring employees, products, customer experiences, and special events. Develop short-form video content designed to capture attention and encourage engagement. Create compelling visual and written stories that showcase the brand's personality and values. Strengthen Brand & Community Engagement Build relationships with employees, leadership teams, and other departments to identify content opportunities. Highlight company culture, employee achievements, community partnerships, and local initiatives. Engage with followers and help cultivate an active, loyal online community. Support marketing campaigns, store events, and brand-building initiatives. Identify opportunities to increase local visibility and strengthen connections with customers. Track Performance & Drive Results Monitor engagement, reach, follower growth, and overall social media performance. Use analytics to evaluate campaign effectiveness and refine future content. Identify opportunities to improve visibility, engagement, and audience growth. Stay informed on platform updates, competitor activity, and digital marketing trends. Provide insights and recommendations that connect social media performance with broader business goals. What We're Looking For 3+ years of professional experience in social media management, digital marketing, or content creation. Demonstrated success developing social media strategies and growing audience engagement. Strong hands-on photography, videography, and video editing skills. Experience producing engaging short-form content, including Instagram Reels and TikTok videos. Proficiency with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, or comparable creative tools. Excellent writing, communication, and storytelling abilities. Strong understanding of social media algorithms, platform trends, and content best practices. Experience using analytics and performance metrics to guide strategy. Ability to independently manage multiple projects, deadlines, and content calendars. Comfortable visiting multiple business locations to capture content and collaborate with teams. Creative, resourceful, organized, and comfortable taking initiative. Experience in retail, grocery, food and beverage, hospitality, or another consumer-facing industry is a plus. A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred but not required. Relevant experience, creativity, and demonstrated results are equally valued. What Makes Someone Successful in This Role? You're creative but also strategic. You know how to create content that looks great while supporting meaningful business objectives. You're comfortable behind the camera. You don't need to outsource every idea. You enjoy filming, editing, photographing, and producing content yourself. You understand people. You recognize the value of authentic storytelling and know how to make employees, customers, and everyday experiences engaging. You take initiative. You bring new ideas, identify opportunities, and follow through without needing constant direction. You're results-oriented. You understand that successful social media requires creativity, consistency, engagement, and measurable performance. Why Join This Opportunity? Join an established organization experiencing continued growth. Take ownership of social media strategy and creative content development. Enjoy the opportunity to introduce new ideas and influence brand direction. Work closely with leadership and teams across the organization. Showcase your creativity through photography, video, digital campaigns, and storytelling. Join a collaborative, people-focused company that values initiative and fresh perspectives. Make a visible impact on brand awareness, customer engagement, and continued growth. Ready to Bring Your Creativity to the Next Level? We're looking for a Social Media Manager who is excited to build something meaningful, create content that stands out, and help an established brand connect with its audience in new ways. If you're a creative professional who combines strong social media strategy with hands-on content production , we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to explore this opportunity.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person