Social & PR Manager

Cramer-Krasselt • Chicago, IL

1d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Social & PR Manager who thrives at the intersection of culture, content and communications. This role leads the day-to-day execution and evolution of integrated social, influencer and PR programs across key client accounts. You’ll partner across strategy, creative, production, media and account teams to build culturally relevant, insight-driven content and programs that drive conversation, engagement and brand impact.

Requirements

• 1–2+ years of experience in social media or integrated communications
• Strong understanding of today’s social landscape, platforms and content trends
• Strong experience with influencer/creator programs
• Familiarity with earned media strategy
• Familiarity with content publishing tools, social listening tools, analytics and reporting frameworks
• Familiarity with design tools such as Canva
• Familiarity with social video editing software such as CapCut
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset and curiosity for culture, media, and storytelling

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an agency environment
• Paid social knowledge or exposure
• Passion for emerging platforms, creators and digital culture

Responsibilities

• Develop organic social content and concepts for several key platforms across clients
• Manage content calendars and able to keep close attention to details for any scheduling changes
• Schedule and publish across platforms
• Lead community management across key clients including development of response guides and strategies
• Proactively and reactively engage in the communities, following approved response guides and strategies
• Ability to research and vet influencers that align to brand strategy
• Develop and execute influencer and creator partnerships
• Monitor trends, conversations, and platform innovations to keep brands relevant
• Apply social listening and performance data to inform strategy and optimization
• Identify real-time opportunities to engage in culture and conversation
• Has foundational PR experience in past role including media list development, crafting angles and pitching journalists
• Support earned media storytelling: identifying newsworthy angles and narratives
• Understand key social and PR metrics; contribute to reporting and insights
• Continuously optimize programs based on performance data and learnings
• Build strong relationships with client partners through clear communication and proactive thinking
• Support internal and client meetings with confidence and clarity
• Contribute to presentations and help tell compelling stories through data and ideas

Benefits

• C-K offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision for employees and dependents including domestic partners; disability; 401(k) company match and profit sharing; and paid time off including parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees