Social Media Content Creator

Title: Social Content Specialist / Content Creator

Location: Greater Chicago Metro Area or Greater New York Metro Area (100% Remote but must be local to either Chicago or New York)

Duration: 12 months (W2 with benefits)

Pay: $20-$26/hour

Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for social media and storytelling? This Social Content Specialist will help shape the voice of beloved, iconic brands through bold, trend-setting content!

Our client's Social Media team is seeking a highly creative and trend-savvy Social Content Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, has a sharp eye for design and video editing, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll be responsible for producing engaging, platform-native content (primarily static with some short-form video), while also supporting light community management duties to ensure a consistent and authentic brand voice across channels. Your work will directly influence how consumers experience and engage with our brands, helping to build loyalty and drive cultural relevance.

The Social Content Specialist will implement the social media approach of assigned brands, occasionally assist in managing engagement and interactivity with the consumer audience and generate best-in-class social content with efficiency and excellence. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and agency partners, gaining exposure to integrated marketing strategies and the latest in digital innovation, as well as internal department teams to support their respective missions, ensuring consistency in voice and cultivating a strong social brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation (90%)

o Create thumb-stopping content that resonates with diverse audiences across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook

o Design static graphics and edit short-form videos using brand guidelines and current trends

o Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to align content with brand strategy and campaign goals

o Stay ahead of social trends, platform updates, and emerging formats to inform content strategy

o Support the creation of social toolkits, templates, and creative briefs

• Community Management (10%)

o Monitor and engage with audiences across owned social channels using social media management tools (e.g., Sprinklr)

o Respond to key comments and messages in a timely, brand-appropriate manner

o Flag emerging issues, trends, or opportunities to internal teams

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in social media content creation

• Experience in community management is a plus

• Strong graphic design and video editing skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, CapCut, etc.)

o Please be prepared to provide a portfolio showcasing your best design work or standout social content that demonstrates your creative impact

• Deep understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices

• Experience with social media management tools (Sprinklr preferred)

• Excellent copywriting and communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, design, or a related field preferred

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Working Conditions

• Remote work from the Greater Chicago or Greater New York metro areas

• Must have reliable internet access

• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on content needs or community escalations

• Travel up to 25% may be required for content capture, team collaboration, or event coverage

The hourly pay range for this position (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location) is $20 to $26/hr. Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to sdibb@synergishr.com

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at sdibb@synergishr.com.

Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.