Social Media Content Creator at ForceBrands Chicago, IL

ForceBrands; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishalicious in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Social Media Content Creator to own and maintain the content calendar for two client brands. You will personally produce 30%–50% of the content, including memes, short-form video, photography, and graphics, while coordinating with freelancers and production partners.

You'll develop content for TikTok, Instagram, Email, SMS, paid social, and emerging platforms, balancing planned campaigns with reactive trend content.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of social media content creation and channel management.
• Strong portfolio with short-form video, memes, photography, and graphics.
• Ability to shoot, edit, design, write, and publish content on tight timelines.
• Experience with creators/freelancers and production partners; Chicago-based hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the social content calendar for two client brands.
• Personally create 30%–50% of content including memes and short-form video.
• Source and manage freelancers, photographers, and videographers.
• Develop content for TikTok, Instagram, Email, SMS, paid social, and emerging platforms.
• Balance planned campaigns with reactive content to trends.
• Manage scheduling, publishing, copy, reporting, and optimization.
• Collaborate with Community Manager to identify trend-driven content opportunities.
• Coordinate with Brand Manager, Integrated Marketing Manager, and legal during approvals.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Video editing

Adobe Premiere

Photoshop

CapCut

Team collaboration

Campaign management

Trend analysis

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Lightroom

CapCut

Job description

This is not an internal role with ForceBrands

Hybrid: 2 Days a week onsite

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the social content calendar for 2 of the client's brands, ensuring a consistent pipeline of relevant content.
• Personally create approximately 30%–50% of content, including memes, short-form video, photography, graphics, and smaller brand shoots.
• Source and manage freelancers, creators, photographers, and videographers to support additional content needs.
• Develop content for TikTok, Instagram, Email, SMS, paid social, and emerging platforms.
• Balance planned campaign content—such as partnerships, festivals, giveaways, and event recaps with reactive content tied to emerging trends.
• Manage scheduling, publishing, copy, performance reporting, and ongoing optimization across channels.
• Partner closely with the Community Manager to identify trends and turn online conversations into content opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Brand Manager, Integrated Marketing Manager, and legal team throughout the concept and approval process.

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of social media content creation and channel-management experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating platform-native content, especially short-form video, memes, photography, and graphics.
• Comfortable independently shooting, editing, designing, writing, and publishing content on quick timelines.
• Proficiency with tools such as Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Lightroom, CapCut, and social publishing platforms.
• Deep understanding of social trends, internet culture, and content that resonates with younger consumers.
• Experience sourcing and managing creators, freelancers, and production partners.
• Able to distinguish between brand voices and balance creativity with performance insights and legal requirements.
• Beverage alcohol or consumer-facing CPG experience preferred; must be Chicago-based and comfortable with a hybrid schedule and occasional travel.