Social Content Specialist

Social Content Specialist

Our client, a leading Consumer Goods Manufacturing Company, is looking for a Social Content Specialist for an initial duration of 12 months contract Greater Chicago Metro Area or Greater New York Metro Area.

This position is 100% remote, but looking for someone local to either Chicago, IL or Greater NY Metro area. Would like someone to be onsite about 1x a quarter for business critical meetings and must be in one of these locations.

Role

Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for social media and storytelling? This Social Content Specialist will help shape the voice of beloved, iconic brands through bold, trend-setting content!

The Client Social Media team is seeking a highly creative and trend-savvy Social Content Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, has a sharp eye for design and video editing, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll be responsible for producing engaging, platform-native content (primarily static with some short-form video), while also supporting light community management duties to ensure a consistent and authentic brand voice across channels. Your work will directly influence how consumers experience and engage with our brands, helping to build loyalty and drive cultural relevance.

The Social Content Specialist will implement the Client social media approach of assigned brands, occasionally assist in managing engagement and interactivity with the consumer audience and generate best-in-class social content with efficiency and excellence. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and agency partners, gaining exposure to integrated marketing strategies and the latest in digital innovation, as well as internal department teams to support their respective missions, ensuring consistency in voice and cultivating a strong social brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Create thumb-stopping content that resonates with diverse audiences across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook
• Design static graphics and edit short-form videos using brand guidelines and current trends
• Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to align content with brand strategy and campaign goals
• Stay ahead of social trends, platform updates, and emerging formats to inform content strategy
• Support the creation of social toolkits, templates, and creative briefs

• Monitor and engage with audiences across owned social channels using social media management tools (e.g., Sprinklr)
• Respond to key comments and messages in a timely, brand-appropriate manner
• Flag emerging issues, trends, or opportunities to internal teams

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in social media content creation
• Experience in community management is a plus
• Strong graphic design and video editing skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, etc.)
• Please be prepared to provide a portfolio showcasing your best design work or standout social content that demonstrates your creative impact
• Deep understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices
• Experience with social media management tools (Sprinklr preferred)
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, design, or a related field preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Working Conditions

• Remote work from the Greater Chicago or Greater New York metro areas
• Must have reliable internet access
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on content needs or community escalations
• Travel up to 25% may be required for content capture, team collaboration, or event coverage

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is between $26-$28 per hour. Benefits: Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.