<p>We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Director of Social Media to lead our organization's efforts in building a strong digital presence and fostering meaningful engagement across platforms. As the client is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated, we seek a leader who can translate our values into impactful online strategies. Based in Chicago, Illinois, this role will oversee a talented team, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and play a key part in advancing our global initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and execute a robust social media strategy to enhance brand visibility, grow online communities, and support organizational goals.</p><p>• Lead the creation of engaging and compelling content across platforms such as Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and messaging.</p><p>• Manage and mentor a team of social media professionals, providing guidance, training, and opportunities for growth.</p><p>• Track, analyze, and report on social media performance metrics to refine campaigns and improve audience engagement.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with marketing, content, paid media, and leadership teams to align social media strategies with broader organizational priorities.</p><p>• Establish and implement standard operating procedures for social media management, content scheduling, and performance reporting.</p><p>• Drive influencer partnerships and storytelling initiatives to amplify the organization's mission and reach.</p><p>• Stay informed on emerging trends, tools, and best practices in social media to continuously innovate and improve.</p><p>• Oversee budget planning and allocation for social media campaigns and initiatives.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with ethical and organizational standards in all social media activities.</p>
We are looking for an Associate Brand Manager to join a dynamic team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will support the development and execution of brand strategies, marketing plans, and product initiatives for a portfolio of well-loved snack brands. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams while leveraging consumer insights and market data to drive business growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist in the creation and implementation of brand strategies and marketing plans to enhance product visibility and consumer engagement.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to manage product launches, packaging updates, and promotional campaigns.<br>• Analyze market data and consumer insights to identify opportunities for growth and inform strategic decision-making.<br>• Partner with Sales and Trade Marketing teams to develop effective retail materials and in-store execution plans.<br>• Support the planning and execution of advertising, digital media, and social campaigns to maximize brand reach.<br>• Monitor marketing budgets, process invoices, and ensure compliance with financial guidelines.<br>• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, ensuring project milestones are met and communication is streamlined.<br>• Track and evaluate promotional performance, providing actionable recommendations to improve future initiatives.<br>• Maintain consistency in branding across all materials, channels, and consumer touchpoints.<br>• Prepare and present performance reports and dashboards to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions.
<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a Search Engine Marketer to join their marketing operations team. This role requires someone with hands-on experience managing bidding strategies and campaigns across Google and Bing. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, an ownership mentality, and the ability to maintain and optimize lower-funnel acquisition channels.</p><p> </p><p>You’ll be responsible for managing paid search campaigns, innovating within bid strategy, and driving measurable performance across key marketing channels.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and optimize search engine marketing (SEM) campaigns across Google Ads and Bing Ads</li><li>Manage bid strategy to maximize ROI and influence page ranking performance</li><li>Oversee lower-funnel acquisition programs, including direct mail and vertical search platforms that aggregate insurance quotes for users</li><li>Collaborate with data scientists and performance marketing teams to analyze performance data and refine strategy</li><li>Partner with creative teams to align campaigns with brand and messaging goals</li><li>Report on campaign performance, insights, and optimization opportunities to senior marketing operations leadership</li><li>Maintain strong working knowledge of keyword optimization, campaign testing, and ad performance analytics</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Brand Manager – CPG Focus (Contract – Remote)</strong></p><p> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3–6 months (potential for extension or contract-to-hire)</p><p> <strong>Hours:</strong> Full-time, 40 hours/week</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Remote with flexible hours</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p> We’re seeking a Brand Manager with experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) to oversee brand strategy, product positioning, and campaign execution. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving brand growth through creative and data-driven initiatives.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Define and execute brand strategy for CPG products</li><li>Oversee product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market campaigns</li><li>Collaborate with marketing, design, and sales teams to ensure cohesive brand representation</li><li>Monitor brand performance and adjust strategy based on analytics</li><li>Maintain brand consistency across all channels</li></ul><p><br></p>