Social Content Specialist

Applicants must be located in the Greater Chicago Metro Area or the Greater New York Metro Area to be considered.

Unleash your creativity and shape the future of iconic brands! As a Social Content Specialist with Aquent, you’ll be the driving force behind captivating social media campaigns, crafting compelling narratives, and connecting with audiences on a global scale. Partnering with a Fortune 500 CPG leader, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on beloved household brands, influencing how consumers perceive and engage with products they use every day.

This exciting opportunity allows you to blend your artistic vision with strategic marketing, creating content that not only captures attention but also drives meaningful results. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of marketers, designers, and strategists, contributing your unique perspective to shape the voice and identity of these well-known brands.

Responsibilities

• Develop eye-catching, platform-specific content (primarily static graphics with some short-form video) for various social media channels.
• Design visually appealing graphics and edit short-form videos, adhering to brand guidelines while incorporating current trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to ensure content aligns with overarching brand strategies and campaign objectives.
• Stay ahead of the curve on social media trends, platform updates, and emerging content formats to inform content strategy.
• Contribute to the development of social media toolkits, templates, and creative briefs.
• Monitor and engage with online communities across various social media platforms, utilizing social media management tools.
• Respond to comments and messages promptly and professionally, maintaining a consistent brand voice.
• Identify and report emerging trends, issues, or opportunities within the social media landscape to relevant internal teams.
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in social media content creation.
• Proven graphic design and video editing skills using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and CapCut. A portfolio showcasing your best work is required.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in community management.
• Experience with social media management tools (Sprinklr preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, design, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
  
  

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $37.50 to $41.67 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.