at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
Asst to the City Treasurer – Social Media Manager – City Treasurer Office
Job Summary:
The City of Chicago Treasurer’s Office seeks a Social Media Manager to help develop, implement, and promote an ongoing digital communication strategy to support and enhance the CTO initiatives and message.
Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Accentuating and illustrating the CTO’s impact on financial education programs and services through effective creative online content, including, but not limited to videos, photos, infographics, and/or text posts, etc.
+ Plan and develop social media campaigns that engage constituents and encourage greater participation in programs and initiatives.
+ Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly social media calendars and posts across all social media channels.
+ Monitor and create content for standard social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Snapchat, and blogging) fostering direct and positive relationships with the community.
+ Staying on top of the latest social media trends, technology, and best practices.
+ Increase online traffic and supporters through consistent engagement.
+ Support live feeds of events and program launches on social media channels
+ Maintain and update the website as needed
+ Protect brand guidelines as well as compliance with all online content
+ Making recommendations to improve social media effectiveness and external communications
+ Measuring and providing the analytics to ensure the effectiveness of social media posts and campaigns as well as website traffic
+ Identifying, establishing, and enhancing relationships with social media influencers to ensure a strong, supportive, and growing network
Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience $66,240
THIS POSITION IS SHAKMAN EXEMPT
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
+ Degree in marketing, digital marketing, internet marketing, or a related field from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree
+ Experience as a social media manager or content developer
+ Experience managing and auditing websites
+ Prior experience as a copywriter
+ Prior experience as an in-house or agency content manager
+ Prior experience in the financial services industry or knowledge of financial services and products, is a plus
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
+ Knowledge of best practices for social media platforms, and maintaining and posting on social media channels, including Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and more.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Creative and self-starter: the ability to initiate the crafting of engaging and compelling content and images
+ Well-organized and able to multitask
Other Work Requirements:
+ Initiative
+ Adaptable/Flexible
+ Dependability
+ Attention to Detail
+ Innovative
Application Process
You must submit the following documents to Amanda Brown, Asst City Treasurer | Director, Human Resources | Amanda.Brown@cityofchicago.org
+ Resume (required)
+ Cover letter
+ A portfolio that demonstrates your expertise
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in Section 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
City of Chicago Brandon Johnson Mayor
