Social Media Manager

At Link Creative, we’re committed to empowering businesses to reach their full potential through innovative digital marketing strategies. We see ourselves as more than just a service provider; we are a growth partner, constantly innovating and collaborating to help our clients achieve their business goals. We're dedicated to crafting solutions that not only meet immediate needs but also anticipate future challenges.

We blend the comprehensive expertise of an in-house marketing team with the dynamic adaptability of an external agency. This approach allows us to offer personalized services that are both effective and flexible, adapting to the ever-changing digital landscape. Our focus is on enhancing the online presence and building credibility for our clients, fostering long-term success. We utilize the latest tools and techniques to ensure our clients' brands stand out in a crowded marketplace.

We’re dedicated to connecting our clients with their target audiences in innovative ways, enhancing their market presence, and achieving tangible results. Our clients' success is our priority, and we thrive on seeing them thrive. We embark on this journey of growth together, leveraging digital marketing to unlock new opportunities for our clients.

Social Media Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Reports to: Account Manager

Type: Part-Time (25–35 hours/week) with Opportunity for Full-Time

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Social Media Manager who lives and breathes content, creativity, and culture. This person will manage the day-to-day social media operations across 7–10 brands, playing a key role in shaping brand voice, maintaining consistency, and driving engagement across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

The ideal candidate is highly creative, deeply understands audiences and consumer trends, is detail-obsessed, and loves social media. This person should have an eye for aesthetics, a strong sense of brand design, and a naturally outgoing, bubbly personality that translates into dynamic digital storytelling.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and execute daily posting across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn for 7–10 brands.

Create and maintain detailed content calendars that align with brand objectives, seasonal trends, and marketing campaigns.

Write engaging and on-brand social media copy across all platforms.

Collaborate with account managers and production team to ensure brand standards, editing guidelines, and production consistency are met.

Handle minimal graphic design needs for social media (Canva or Adobe Suite preferred).

Schedule and organize all content using scheduling platforms (Later, Sprout Social, Hootsuite, etc.).

Stay on top of social media trends, platform updates, and viral content opportunities.

Provide creative input for campaigns, visual direction, and content series ideas.

Monitor post performance, audience growth, and community engagement.

Contribute to overall brand storytelling and audience growth strategies.

Qualifications:

1–3 years of experience managing social media for brands, ideally within an agency or marketing environment.

A strong understanding of brand voice, aesthetics, and digital storytelling.

Proficient in social media management tools and scheduling platforms.

Strong creative writing and basic graphic design skills (experience with Google Suite, Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator a plus).

Deep understanding of consumer behavior, audience engagement, and emerging social media trends.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple brands simultaneously without missing a beat.

Bubbly, outgoing, and comfortable bringing energy and ideas to the team.

Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume content environment.

What We’re Looking For:

Someone who’s naturally creative and obsessed with all things social.

A proactive self-starter who thrives under deadlines and loves multitasking.

A digital native who’s as strategic as they are imaginative.

Someone excited to grow with a creative, fast-moving agency.

Position Details:

25–35 hours/week to start (part-time).

Opportunity for full-time employment after vesting period based on performance and company needs.

Flexible working hours with required touchpoints for team meetings and deadlines.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly pay based on experience.

Room for growth into a full-time leadership role.

Work with a creative and collaborative team.

Dynamic client roster across industries.

Creative freedom and the ability to bring new ideas to life.