Social Content Specialist [AQ-25383]

Aquent; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aquent partners with a global consumer goods leader to shape social media storytelling across iconic brands. The role focuses on creating bold, platform-native content—especially for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook—and driving engagement through creative campaigns.

You'll craft visuals, edit short-form videos, collaborate with teams and creators, monitor trends, and develop toolkits that empower the brand's digital voice in a fast-paced hybrid role based in Chicago or New York City.

Formación

• 2+ years of dedicated experience in social media content creation.
• Exceptional graphic design and video editing skills using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut.
• A portfolio showcasing design work and standout social content.
• Strong understanding of major platforms, with TikTok and Reels experience.
• Experience with social media management tools (Sprinklr preferred).
• Outstanding copywriting and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with creators and managing UGC workflows.
• Recent, compelling short-form video work with lo-fi and UGC styles.
• Strong social-first editing across platforms.

Responsabilidades

• Crafting thumb-stopping content for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Designing static graphics and editing short-form videos in brand style.
• Collaborating with internal teams and agencies to align with campaigns.
• Monitoring evolving social trends and informing content strategy.
• Supporting the development of social toolkits, templates, and creative briefs.
• Monitoring and engaging with online audiences using social tools.
• Crafting timely, on-brand responses to comments and messages.
• Flagging emerging topics to teams for timely responses.

Conocimientos

Social media content creation

Graphic design

Video editing

TikTok

Instagram Reels

Copywriting

Communication

UGC workflows

Influencer collaboration

Short-form video

Lo-fi content

Platform-native content

Editing for platforms

Educación

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, design, or related field

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

CapCut

Sprinklr

Descripción del empleo

Aquent is proud to partner with a global leader in consumer goods, whose iconic and beloved brands touch millions of lives daily. This company is renowned for its commitment to innovation, quality, and creating products that enhance everyday life. Joining this team means becoming part of a legacy of excellence and contributing to the evolution of household names.

Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for social media and storytelling? We are seeking a highly creative and trend‑savvy individual to join a dynamic social media team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the voice and digital presence of some of the most recognized brands globally. Your unique ability to craft bold, trend‑setting content will directly influence how consumers experience and engage with these brands, building loyalty and driving cultural relevance in an exciting, fast‑paced environment. You will be at the forefront of digital trends, producing engaging, platform‑native content that truly resonates.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact through:

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation (90%)

• Crafting thumb-stopping content that deeply resonates with diverse audiences across leading social platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
• Designing compelling static graphics and editing dynamic short-form videos, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines while embracing current social trends.
• Collaborating seamlessly with internal teams and agency partners to ensure all content aligns perfectly with brand strategy and overarching campaign goals.
• Continuously monitoring and staying ahead of evolving social trends, platform updates, and emerging content formats to proactively inform and shape content strategy.
• Supporting the development of comprehensive social toolkits, versatile templates, and insightful creative briefs.

Community Engagement (10%)

• Monitoring and actively engaging with online audiences across owned social channels using industry-leading social media management tools.
• Crafting timely and brand-appropriate responses to key comments and messages, fostering a strong sense of community.
• Proactively flagging emerging issues, trending topics, or valuable opportunities to internal teams to ensure swift and strategic responses.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring (Must-Haves)

• At least 2 years of dedicated experience in social media content creation, demonstrating a proven track record of impactful work.
• Exceptional graphic design and video editing skills, proficient in tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and CapCut.
• A portfolio showcasing your best design work and standout social content is essential.
• A deep, intuitive understanding of major social media platforms, current trends, and best practices, particularly strong TikTok and Reels experience.
• Experience with social media management tools (Sprinklr preferred).
• Outstanding copywriting and communication skills, capable of crafting engaging and on‑brand messages.
• A portfolio that demonstrates work which feels platform‑native and authentic, rather than overly polished.
• Experience collaborating with creators, influencers, and managing User‑Generated Content (UGC) workflows.
• The ability to contribute effectively to content and creator briefs.
• Recent, compelling short‑form video work that captures attention.
• Examples of lo‑fi and UGC‑style content that resonates with audiences.
• Strong social‑first editing skills, optimized for various platforms.

What Will Set You Apart (Nice-to-Haves)

• Previous experience in community management.
• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, design, or a related field.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish.
• Demonstrable proof of engagement or performance metrics for past content initiatives.

This is a HYBRID opportunity in Chicago or New York City