Social Media Manager in Chicago, IL

Social Media Manager job description

A social media manager implements an organization’s social media strategy to develop brand awareness, generate inbound traffic and encourage product adoption. This professional leads teams that create and publish content and maintain relationships with user communities on multiple platforms. Strategic thinking and strong project management and organizational skills are critical for this role. Candidates should have deep knowledge of all major social media platforms and maintain an awareness of emerging platforms. Experience using social media management systems like Hootsuite and tools such as Buffer and Klear may be required for this position.

Typical social media manager duties:

Reporting on the progress of various social media tactics using digital analytics and media-tracking tools

Coordinating activities with internal marketing and public relations teams to support their respective missions

Ensuring consistency in the voice of the brand/company and cultivating an engaged social media community

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Salary for Social Media Manager in Chicago, IL

78125 - 119375

Low

78125

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

100000

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

119375

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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