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Social Media Manager

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK

Mid level

We are seeking a Social Media Manager to build and grow a personality-led social media presence from the ground up. This is a hands-on, end-to-end role covering strategy, account setup, content planning, production manag…

Skills: Social Media Strategy, Content Planning, Instagram Growth, TikTok Growth, Community Management

Columbia Career Center logoColumbia Career Center

Private Lessons, Music

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$60/hr–$80/hr

Senior

Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as …

Skills: Instrumental Instruction, Vocal Instruction, Ensemble Direction, Studio Teaching, Repertoire Knowledge

Columbia Career Center logoColumbia Career Center

Private Lessons, Music

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$60/hr–$80/hr

Senior

Columbia College Chicago is an acclaimed undergraduate and graduate institution that provides a comprehensive education in the arts, communications, and public relations. We constantly aim to reach our full potential as …

Skills: Instrumental Instruction, Vocal Instruction, Curriculum Development, Student Evaluation, Ensemble Direction

Google logoGoogle

Senior Programmatic Account Manager, LCS, Telecom

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$108k–$154k/yr

Senior$26M raised

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 5 years of experience in sales, business development, advertising, account management, marketing, or consulting. Experience working with adver…

Skills: Programmatic Advertising, Account Management, DV360, Digital Marketing, Ad Operations

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V.

Associate Director, Search Engine Optimization

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$97k–$140k/yr

Senior

Company Description Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000…

Skills: Search Engine Optimization, Project Management, Account Management, Team Leadership, HTML

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V.

Senior Analyst, Search Engine Optimization

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$61k–$84k/yr

Mid level

Company Description Present in over 100 countries and employing nearly 80,000 professionals, Publicis Groupe is the third largest communications group in the world. Publicis Groupe is listed on the Euronext Paris [FR0000…

Skills: Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Mining, Gap Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Link-building Strategies

Jackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers logoJackson LLP Healthcare Lawyers

Content and Marketing Manager (Part-Time, Remote Contractor)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote Solely

$55/hr–$75/hr

Mid level

About Us Jackson LLP is a boutique healthcare law firm with a client-centered ethos and friendly work environment. We represent small and mid-sized healthcare practices on regulatory and transactional business matters. W…

Skills: Content Management, Editorial Judgment, On-page SEO, Keyword Research, Content Gap Analysis

Audacy, Inc. logoAudacy, Inc.

TWIN Traffic Producer/Reporter - WBBM-AM

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$23/hr–$32/hr

Mid level

Overview Job Title: Traffic Producer/Reporter Department: Programming Reporting To: Brand Manager Employment Type: Part-Time Pay Transparency: $23.56/Hr. - $32.40/Hr. Location(s): Chicago, IL Work Arrangement: On-Site Th…

Skills: Traffic Reporting, Broadcast Journalism, Content Writing, Social Media Management, Audio Editing

Concordia Place logoConcordia Place

Teen Instructor & Marketing Associate

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level

Description Why Join Concordia Place? Since 1981, Concordia Place has provided early learning, after-school, and teen leadership programs across Chicago's North Side — with centers in Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center, …

Skills: Curriculum Development, Classroom Management, Media Content Creation, Youth Programming, Marketing

The New York Times logoThe New York Times

Midwest Correspondent, National

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote OK

$125k–$160k/yr

Senior$952M raised

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that se…

Skills: Journalistic Reporting, News Writing, Enterprise Reporting, Accountability Journalism, Source Cultivation

JPMorganChase logoJPMorganChase

Social Media Senior Associate

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$78k–$145k/yr

Mid level$1.6B raised

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of more than $2.7 trillion, over 240,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries. It operates across four business segments including Ass…

Skills: Social Media Management, LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, Project Management, Content Development

Art Institute of Chicago logoArt Institute of Chicago

Executive Director of Enrollment Marketing

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$140k–$154k/yr

Senior

About SAIC For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a …

Skills: Digital Marketing Strategy, Enrollment Marketing, CRM Management, Marketing Automation, SEO

Inizio Evoke logoInizio Evoke

Account Supervisor

San Francisco, California, United States · Remote OK

$80k–$115k/yr

Mid level

In the journey of your life, your career should make a difference. At Inizio Evoke, we come together—to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human™.…

Skills: Digital Communications, Account Management, Interactive Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Social Media Strategy

Chicago Park District logoChicago Park District

Program and Event Assistant (Osaka Garden) - Seasonal

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$10K raised

Title: Program and Event Assistant (S) CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under supervision of program leads, supports the execution of cultural events in the parks. Performs administrative and/or physical tasks as they relat…

Skills: Event Production, Logistics, Crowd Control, Audio/Visual Setup, Administrative Support

Red Bull logoRed Bull

Student Marketeer - DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level

Company Description As a Red Bull Student Marketeer, you are part of the most dynamic and empowered brand and product ambassador program in the world. Reporting to the local Field Marketing Specialist (FMS), you will lea…

Skills: Brand Ambassadorship, Campus Marketing, Event Management, Product Sampling, Social Media Content Creation

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews logoInternational Fellowship of Christians and Jews

Coordinator, Brand Events

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$55k–$65k/yr

Mid level

About the Role: The Coordinator, Brand Events plays a pivotal role in planning, organizing, and executing brand-related events that enhance company visibility and engagement across diverse audiences. This position is res…

Skills: Event Coordination, Brand Marketing, Project Management, Vendor Management, Budgeting

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews logoInternational Fellowship of Christians and Jews

Associate, Archives

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$55k–$65k/yr

Entry level

(Chicago/Hybrid) The Archives Associate will process and archive assets and materials of the Archives’ collection. Working directly with the Sr. Manager of Archives and the Archivist, this position will be responsi…

Skills: Digital Asset Management, Archival Processing, Cataloging, Metadata Standards, Intellectual Property Protection

Acosta logoAcosta

Retail Media Ad Operations Manager

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid

$84k–$120k/yr

Senior

As a Retail Media Manager, you will lead and mentor junior staff to become experts in retail media solutions while fostering a culture of open communication and feedback. Responsibilities include developing and executing…

Skills: Retail Media Strategy, Amazon DSP, Programmatic Advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, Team Leadership

Buzztech logoBuzztech

Outside Sales Representative

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$75k–$90k/yr

Entry level

Outside Sales Consultant About This Role: We are looking for driven Outside Sales Consultants to join our expanding team. In this role, you’ll represent BuzzTechMedia in your local market meeting with business owners and…

Skills: Lead Generation, Consultative Selling, Business Development, CRM Software, Client Relationship Management

Cintas logoCintas

Apparel Design Assistant

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$26/hr–$33/hr

Entry level

Requisition Number: 231250 Job Description Design Collective by Cintas is seeking an Apparel Design Assistant to assist in developing designs and collections for multiple markets. Under the direction of the Design Manage…

Skills: Garment construction, Apparel materials, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

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Social Media Manager

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Chicago, Illinois, United States • Remote OK

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  • Part-time
  • Posted 7h ago
  • ~40 hrs/week
  • Remote in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Responsibilities

Build and grow a personality-led social media presence from scratch on Instagram and TikTok. Manage the full content lifecycle from strategy and scripting to publishing and performance optimization.

Requirements

Proven experience in organically growing social accounts from zero and a portfolio of viral content. Deep understanding of platform algorithms and the ability to work PST hours.

Full job description

We are seeking a Social Media Manager to build and grow a personality-led social media presence from the ground up.

This is a hands-on, end-to-end role covering strategy, account setup, content planning, production management, publishing, audience growth, community management, and performance optimization across Instagram and TikTok. You will work closely with the founder to establish a distinctive online identity and develop it into a recognizable, highly engaging social presence.

Responsibilities
  • Build and launch the Instagram and TikTok profiles from zero, including positioning, tone of voice, content pillars, visual direction, and channel strategy.
  • Develop and execute the organic growth strategy, with a focus on reach, engagement, follower growth, and long-term audience development.
  • Create viral campaign concepts, social-first stories, and repeatable content formats that establish a distinctive and recognizable online personality.
  • Manage the full content lifecycle, including research, ideation, scripting, content calendars, production coordination, approvals, publishing, and optimization.
  • Use platform analytics, audience insights, watch time, retention, and engagement data to guide creative decisions and improve performance.
  • Manage day-to-day community engagement and coordinate with the founder and creative partners.
  • Proven experience launching and organically growing Instagram and TikTok accounts from an early or zero-follower stage.
  • A strong portfolio of high-performing, viral, or culturally relevant social content supported by measurable growth results.
  • Deep understanding of Instagram and TikTok algorithms, audience behavior, retention, discoverability, engagement, and organic growth mechanics.
  • Strong creative strategy and social-first storytelling skills, with the ability to turn a personality into compelling and repeatable content.
  • Hands-on experience managing social media end to end, from strategy and content development through production, publishing, analytics, and community management.
  • Strong project management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with the founder and creative production partners.
  • Able to work PST hours.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with creator-led brands, founders, entertainment properties, personality-driven accounts, legal brands, or character-led content is advantageous but not required.

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About DIGITAL

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Built in Canada. Ready for the World.

Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Vancouver, British Columbia
LinkedIn followers
10,127

DIGITAL connects technology builders and buyers to accelerate the adoption and commercialization of Canadian solutions. ​ ​Established in 2018 under the Government of Canada’s Supercluster Initiative, DIGITAL brings together industry leaders, SMEs, and post-secondary institutions to collaborate on large-scale projects that drive innovation and the development of technology solutions in sectors critical to Canada, such as mining and energy, housing, workforce development and health.​ Since inception, DIGITAL has delivered billions in projected revenue for Canadian companies, retained sovereign IP, launched hundreds of commercial products, and helped tens of thousands of Canadians gain the skills needed for the digital economy. ​ ​Learn more at digitalsupercluster.ca ​

Offices: 800 Robson St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z, CA

Digital technology innovation Digital Health + WellnessDigital talent developmentDigital Transformation + ProductivityEnvironmental Impact + ClimateCanadian IPand Digital SuperclusterInformation TechnologySoftware
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Frequently asked questions

How much do Creative & Media jobs in Chicago, IL pay?

Based on 723 listings with disclosed salaries, most creative & media jobs in Chicago, IL pay between $60k–$150k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Creative & Media jobs are open in Chicago, IL right now?

There are currently 915 open creative & media positions in Chicago, IL listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Creative & Media roles in Chicago, IL?

Companies currently hiring include Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V., Adelphi Group, Art Institute of Chicago, EVERSANA INTOUCH, Audacy, Inc., among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Creative & Media jobs in Chicago, IL?

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