Content Creator/Social Media Manager

The Mahjong Society; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mahjong Society in Chicago is seeking a Social Media Manager to shape our digital presence and elevate our brand among local women who are eager to learn Mahjong.

You will guide content strategy for Instagram and TikTok, craft short-form videos, and translate in-person energy into online speaks while keeping brand tone and audience in mind. This is a part-time contractor role with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong visual instincts and an understanding of lifestyle branding.
• Ability to balance trend awareness with brand consistency.
• Experience creating short-form video content.
• Clear, polished writing skills.
• Comfort working collaboratively while taking initiative.
• Understanding of audience targeting and positioning.
• Familiarity with American Mahjong is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and guide overall social content strategy
• Propose short-form video concepts tailored to Instagram and TikTok
• Identify and adapt relevant trends, sounds, and formats
• Collaborate with our team to capture content at lessons and events
• Ensure content aligns with brand tone and audience expectations
• Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategy accordingly
• Support occasional campaign launches (events, hiring, partnerships, etc.)

Job description

Location: Chicago
Type: Independent Contractor | Part-Time

The Mahjong Society is seeking a Social Media Manager to thoughtfully shape and elevate our digital presence as we continue to grow. This is not a plug-and-play content role — we are looking for someone who understands brand nuance, audience psychology, and how to translate in-person energy into compelling, on-trend content.

Our audience is primarily Chicago-based women who are eager to learn a new hobby, meet new people, and be part of something special. Your role is to ensure our digital presence reflects that experience with clarity, creativity, and intention.

About the Role

The Social Media Manager will guide content strategy and execution across Instagram and TikTok. You’ll help us identify what to create, how to create it, and when to publish it — while keeping a pulse on trending formats, sounds, and platform shifts.

This role blends strategy and execution. You should be equally comfortable suggesting content ideas and bringing them to life.

Responsibilities

Develop and guide overall social content strategy

Propose short-form video concepts tailored to Instagram and TikTok

Identify and adapt relevant trends, sounds, and formats

Collaborate with our team to capture content at lessons and events

Ensure content aligns with brand tone and audience expectations

Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategy accordingly

Support occasional campaign launches (events, hiring, partnerships, etc.)

What We’re Looking For

Strong visual instincts and an understanding of lifestyle branding

Ability to balance trend awareness with brand consistency

Experience creating short-form video content

Clear, polished writing skills

Comfort working collaboratively while taking initiative

Understanding of audience targeting and positioning

Familiarity with American Mahjong is a plus, but not required. An appreciation for hobby-based communities and women-focused lifestyle brands is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Structure

This is a part-time contractor position with flexible hours. Compensation will be based on experience and scope of work.

If you know how to create aspirational content without it feeling generic — and can help us continue building momentum both online and in person — we’d love to hear from you.