GSD&M · 16 hours ago
Social Media Manager
Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGSD&M is on a mission to build First & Only brands, focusing on impactful storytelling and social engagement. The Social Media Manager is responsible for managing the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting social media program, creating content, and optimizing social strategies to connect with potential recruits.
Advertising
Responsibilities
Assists strategists in the development and implementation of monthly content calendar
Owns content ideation, asset sourcing and high volume of copy development for military component
Owns the process of scheduling and publishing content to social channels
Collaborates closely with content creator team to concept and develop social-first content for content calendars that ensures social voice and maintains brand guidelines
Manages the day-to-day brand activity on social channels and ensures all content is published without issue
Demonstrates understanding and experience developing fundamentals of social media strategies including audience, channel, content, brand guidelines and voice
Provides thought-leadership, strategic guidance, proactive key learnings and industry best practices for social content creation and campaigns
Develop POVs on a range of social topics as needed
Monitor trends in social media channels to inform social content strategy and creation
Leverages social media listening tools (when applicable) to inform/inspire optimal social content and engagement strategies
Identify opportunities to proactively engage with relevant industry influencers, events and trending topics on social media
Leverages brand social performance data/reporting to drive continuous optimization
Qualification
Required
2-3 years of experience in ideating and creating content for social (can be a mix of full-time roles and internships)
Fluent across a variety of social channels as an active and passionate participant
Strong storytelling and copywriting experience
Excellent communication skills
Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office/SharePoint
Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are a must
Preferred
Experience with Sprinklr/Khoros/Hootsuite or similar social management suite a plus
Video editing and graphic design skills are strongly preferred
Technical understanding and ability to pick up new tools quickly
Understanding of social listening and query building
Operates according to deadlines while executing multiple projects
Ability to change priorities and pivot to emerging urgent tasks
Proactive in managing expectations of supervisors
Routinely takes initiative to improve process/workflow/methodologies
Benefits
Generous benefits
Plenty of time off
Opportunities for growth
Company
GSD&M
GSD&M is a leading national marketing communications and advertising company
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Roy Spence
Co-Founder & Chairman
Steve Gurasich
Founder, Vice Chairman
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