Description We are looking for a Social Media Specialist in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, to develop and execute social media strategies that increase brand awareness, audience engagement, and lead generation. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who understands how to create content, manage social channels, monitor performance metrics, and optimize campaigns across multiple platforms while aligning social media efforts with broader marketing goals. As the assignment progresses, this person may also contribute ideas for future content development in collaboration with marketing partners.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with marketing leadership to support content strategy and campaign execution. Perform basic photo and video editing to optimize content for social platforms. Write clear, brand-aligned captions and messaging that support marketing goals and increase engagement across social channels. Transform existing materials such as blog articles, website copy, photos, and videos into social posts tailored for LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook audiences. Schedule and publish content through HubSpot and native platform tools while keeping distribution organized and timely. Partner with external creative resources, including freelance videographers, to support future content development initiatives. Requirements Experience managing social media content across LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Understanding of social media marketing, content strategy, and audience engagement best practices. Experience repurposing marketing assets into platform-specific social media content. Photo and video editing skills, including clipping, resizing, sequencing, and captioning. Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience supporting marketing initiatives. Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro; familiarity with HubSpot, Adobe Photoshop, and Canva. Access to a mobile device for Instagram content management and publishing. Innovation starts with people.® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .