Social Media Manager (Proprietary Trading)

ThinkMarkets Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Career growth

Technology use

Job summary

ThinkMarkets Group is seeking a creative Social Media Manager to grow ThinkCapital’s social presence, engage trader audiences, and build an active online community across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and more. You will plan, create and publish content, manage daily interactions and use performance insights to drive improvements, aligning with product updates and trading themes.

Collaboration with Marketing and Support, plus influencer partnerships, will be essential to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field.
• Interest in prop trading and an understanding of trader audiences and evaluation programs.
• Experience with Discord, creator collaborations or social media management tools is a plus.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to adapt content for different platforms.
• Hands-on experience managing social channels and creating engaging content.
• Experience in prop trading, fintech or trading-related marketing is a plus.
• Familiarity with short-form video formats, including TikTok, Reels and YouTube Shorts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create and publish content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and other platforms.
• Manage daily audience interactions and coordinate customer queries with Support.
• Translate challenge features, evaluation rules and product benefits into clear, accessible content.
• Test new content formats and respond to trends while maintaining a consistent brand voice.
• Build and engage trader communities across social platforms and owned channels like Discord.
• Monitor audience sentiment and track growth, engagement, reach and conversions.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Social media management

Discord

Creator collaborations

Short-form video formats

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Journalism

Tools

Social media tools

Job description

• We are looking for a creative, hands-on Social Media Manager to grow ThinkCapital’s social presence, engage trader audiences and build an active online community
• You will plan, create and publish content, manage daily audience interactions and use performance insights to improve results. The role combines social media execution with an understanding of prop trading, trader interests and the content that builds awareness, trust and interest in our evaluation products
• Plan and execute social media activity across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and other relevant platforms
• Manage the content calendar, aligning posts with product updates, campaigns, promotions and relevant trading themes
• Create engaging content, including captions, short-form videos, educational posts and community-led content
• Work with Creative and Marketing teams to produce platform-specific visuals, reels and videos
• Translate challenge features, evaluation rules and product benefits into clear, accessible content
• Test new content formats and respond to relevant trends while maintaining a consistent brand voice
• Manage daily audience interactions, responding to comments and messages and coordinating customer queries with Support
• Build and engage trader communities across social platforms and owned channels such as Discord
• Encourage conversations, gather feedback and identify opportunities for community participation
• Support collaborations with relevant trading creators, influencers and brand ambassadors
• Monitor audience sentiment and flag recurring questions or concerns to the relevant teams
• Track audience growth, engagement, reach, website traffic and conversions from social activity
• Use performance insights to improve content, publishing schedules and community engagement
• Monitor competitor activity, trader conversations and platform trends to identify new opportunities
• Work with Marketing, Product and Support teams on campaigns, launches and community initiatives
• Ensure content accurately reflects ThinkCapital’s products and follows brand, platform and internal approval guidelines

Benefits

• Work flexibility: Enjoy flexible working hours and adjust your workday to your lifestyle
• Career growth: Advance your career with opportunities in multiple departments across the globe
• Technology: Utilise state-of-the-art technology no matter what department you choose
• Continuous learning: Accelerate your growth at a tech company that stands at the forefront of innovation

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field from a recognized, accredited universityInterest in prop trading and an understanding of trader audiences and evaluation programsExperience with Discord, creator collaborations or social media management tools is a plusStrong writing skills and the ability to adapt content for different platformsExamples of content, campaigns or social channels you have worked onHands-on experience managing social channels and creating engaging contentExperience in prop trading, fintech or trading-related marketing is a plusFamiliarity with short-form video formats, including TikTok, Reels and YouTube ShortsUnderstanding of audience engagement, community management and social media analytics