Account Manager, Social Media

UNAVAILABLE; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Unlimited PTO

Sabbatical

Parental leave

Mentorship programs

401k & ESPP

Volunteer hours

DEI initiatives

Learning & development

Job summary

Allison is seeking an Account Manager, Social Media to lead day-to-day social media strategy, planning, content development (concept ideation & copy), and community management for clients.

The candidate will maintain best-in-class knowledge of trends, act as an ambassador for social initiatives, and help grow accounts while contributing to new business efforts. The role is hybrid with extensive collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in social media at a brand or agency.
• Deep knowledge of major social media platforms and platform value propositions.
• Experience managing paid social campaigns including boosting organic content.
• Willingness to learn and advocate for clients across industries.
• Team-oriented with ability to manage expectations and deadlines.
• Strong writing and presentation skills with attention to detail.
• Proven track record in supporting organic client growth and new business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement social media strategy for Allison clients, including organic and paid tactics.
• Source content inspiration based on marketing needs.
• Create concepts, post ideas and video scripts aligned with strategy and guidelines.
• Write and edit post copy for social channels.
• Manage client community interactions and engagement opportunities.
• Oversee paid boosts to amplify content.
• Measure performance and propose optimizations.
• Maintain client relationships and act as strategic partner to clients and teams.
• Delegate tasks to junior staff and mentor on skills growth.
• Collaborate with account teams on strategic planning and client development.
• Pursue learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content development

Community management

Paid social campaigns

Written communication

Project management

Client relationship management

Job description

About Us

We imagine the new. Inspire the next. And use the power of our creativity to help build up those around us.

At Allison, we provide a limitless environment where you can build, create, and grow. Our openly collaborative and highly supportive culture is free from bureaucracy and red tape. With over 1,000 innovators from diverse backgrounds, we break new ground for world-class clients across 50 global markets and dozens of industries. We believe in creating a space where everyone can freely express their opinions, share their ideas and dreams for the future, and be themselves.

We foster an inclusive culture that attracts builders from all backgrounds who can envision new solutions and create outcomes that move our clients' businesses forward, while helping everyone on the team learn and grow together. Our shared ideal of the builder's mindset is limitless and available to everyone, and we push the boundaries to create new and innovative solutions for our clients and ourselves.

We create lasting impact and relationships, and our culture fosters meaningful connections and friendships that last beyond the workplace. If you're ready to join a team that pushes you to be your best, supports you every step of the way, and celebrates your successes, welcome to the Allison family.

Overview

We are seeking an Account Manager, Social Media to join our Media+Influence team. This role will lead day-to-day social media strategy, planning, content development (concept ideation & copy), and community management for clients.

The candidate will maintain best-in-class and leading-edge knowledge of social media strategy, tactics, trends and platform developments. They will act as an ambassador across the agency for social media initiatives and help grow accounts and contribute to new business efforts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of social media strategy as well as day-to-day implementation and management of social media channels for Allison clients, including organic and paid tactics.
• Source content inspiration and ideas based on marketing needs.
• Come up with creative concepts, post ideas and video scripts based on annual strategy, objectives, and in alignment with messaging/tone guidelines and compliance requirements.
• Write creative briefs for our internal creative team or external creators to execute.
• Write and edit post copy aligned with overall strategy and business objectives.
• Perform community management for client social media channels, including looking for proactive opportunities to engage with target audiences as well as resolving questions, comments and concerns in collaboration with internal team members and clients.
• Manage paid social boosting to amplify organic content.
• Measure the success of social media initiatives and provide recommendations for adjustments.
• Maintain regular client contact, both verbal and written to develop a trusted relationship; serves as a strategic partner to clients and internal teams.
• Manage time and projects well with little supervision, meeting all deadlines and budget parameters.
• Appropriately delegate assignments to reporting team members; provides ongoing counsel to junior staff on improving key skills.
• Work with account teams to develop big picture skills vis‑to‑s strategic planning, client development, etc.
• Actively pursue learning and professional development opportunities.
• Write and/or edit materials (strategy, social content, social audits) with keen eye
• Promote and uphold Allison’s core values

Qualifications

• Account Managers at Allison typically have a minimum of 5+ years of experience in social media at a brand or agency.
• In-depth working knowledge of major social media platforms and the ability to articulate clearly the value proposition of each
• Past experience managing paid social campaigns, including boosting organic content
• Willingness to learn and successfully advocate for clients across a range of industries
• Team-oriented, with an innate ability to understand needs and objectives and manage to expectations and turnaround times
• Exemplary follow-through and execution skills
• Self‑motivated, eager to learn and enthusiastic about the work
• Strong writing and presentation skills and attention to detail
• Proven track record in supporting organic client account growth and new business development
• Prior management of direct reports is a plus
• Experience in social media marketing for consumer electronics, sports, public health, or tobacco prevention is a plus

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with home and office schedule (2+ days in office per week) and work from anywhere weeks
• Comprehensive health benefits (healthcare, vision, dental, pet, home, and auto insurance)
• Generous time off policies (unlimited paid time off, wellness days, national holidays, summer Fridays)
• Four‑week sabbatical every five years of employment
• Exceptional parental leave benefits
• Global mentorship and networking programs
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• 401k savings and employee stock purchase plan
• Volunteer hours (20 hours annually) for designated non‑profit partner and personal choice
• Globally driven DEI initiatives (Employee Advocacy Groups, DEI committee)
• Career growth opportunities, such as Allison University (multi‑day customized trainings for each level)

Equal Opportunities

Our founding vision was to create a positive and entrepreneurial environment where talented people thrive – and creativity‑killing bureaucracy… doesn’t.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our employees. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are committed to building an agency where everyone is welcome, and every voice is heard. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in all locations within the United States for this role is $80K- $125K. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous unlimited PTO plan, 401k program and comprehensive benefits plan. Additional perks and benefits include a month‑long sabbatical, active employee advocacy groups, globally driven DEI initiatives, wellness days, summer Fridays and learning and development programs for our employees.