Social Media Content Creator

*This is not an internal role with ForceBrands*

Hybrid: 2 Days a week onsite

Responsibilities:

• Own and maintain the social content calendar for 2 of the client's brands, ensuring a consistent pipeline of relevant content.


• Personally create approximately 30%–50% of content, including memes, short-form video, photography, graphics, and smaller brand shoots.


• Source and manage freelancers, creators, photographers, and videographers to support additional content needs.


• Develop content for TikTok, Instagram, Email, SMS, paid social, and emerging platforms.


• Balance planned campaign content—such as partnerships, festivals, giveaways, and event recaps—with reactive content tied to emerging trends.


• Manage scheduling, publishing, copy, performance reporting, and ongoing optimization across channels.


• Partner closely with the Community Manager to identify trends and turn online conversations into content opportunities.


• Coordinate with the Brand Manager, Integrated Marketing Manager, and legal team throughout the concept and approval process.

Candidate Profile:

• 3+ years of social media content creation and channel-management experience.


• Strong portfolio demonstrating platform-native content, especially short-form video, memes, photography, and graphics.


• Comfortable independently shooting, editing, designing, writing, and publishing content on quick timelines.


• Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom, CapCut, and social publishing platforms.


• Deep understanding of social trends, internet culture, and content that resonates with younger consumers.


• Experience sourcing and managing creators, freelancers, and production partners.


• Able to distinguish between brand voices and balance creativity with performance insights and legal requirements.


• Beverage alcohol or consumer-facing CPG experience preferred; must be Chicago-based and comfortable with a hybrid schedule and occasional travel.