Social Media & Digital Marketing Specialist

Description

We’re looking for a digitally savvy Social Media & Digital Marketing Specialist to join our marketing team. This role is responsible for managing and executing the company’s social media strategy, including content, graphics, scheduling posts and engaging with followers. You’ll also support broader digital marketing efforts, including website and landing page updates to deliver on-brand digital experiences. This position blends creative and technical skills to help elevate the company’s online presence. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love staying on top of digital trends, this role is for you!

This job is in our Chicago Loop HQ where we maintain a hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social Media Management: Develop, write and design social media posts across multiple social platforms to drive engagement. 
• Plan and schedule content using social media management tools.
• Monitor social media engagement and respond to comments/messages.
• Website & Landing Pages: Develop and regularly update and maintain events sites, content sites and landing pages to ensure they are fresh, on-brand, and visually compelling.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure every piece of content aligns with our brand’s visual identity and messaging.
• Creative Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to ideate and execute impactful campaigns.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep up with industry best practices in digital design, social media trends, and emerging tools.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, digital media, graphic design, or digital marketing field required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a marketing environment
• Real estate industry exposure/experience preferred

Required Skills and Capabilities:

• A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create compelling content for social media
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience with social media management platforms
• Experience using website and landing page editing tools, such as HubSpot or Wix.
• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS (web coding skills are a plus)
• Ability to analyze and interpret performance metrics using analytics tools to inform future content decisions and improve engagement.
• Video editing skills are a plus
• A strategic mindset for social media marketing—understanding what types of visuals, content and formats drive interactions across platforms
• Excellent written skills required
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Ability to exercise independent judgment 
• Dedication to providing error-free, quality work product
• Ability to be a team player and interact with all levels of personnel/various functions

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities requested by their manager.

Company Benefits

The Company provides a comprehensive benefits program for its employees, including but not limited to, paid time off, short- and long-term disability programs, life insurance, comprehensive health insurance (vision, dental, medical), and a 401(k) plan.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Salary Range: $55K-$75k