Social Content Specialist

Overview

Aquent is partnering with a leading global organization renowned for its portfolio of iconic and beloved brands that touch lives around the world. This company is a powerhouse in its industry, committed to innovation and creating meaningful connections with consumers through impactful storytelling and cutting-edge digital strategies. Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of brand engagement and cultural relevance on a global scale.

Are you a creative powerhouse with a passion for social media and storytelling? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join a team focused on crafting compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the voice of beloved brands through bold, trend-setting content, directly influencing how consumers experience and engage with them. You will be instrumental in generating best-in-class social content with efficiency and excellence, driving loyalty and cultural relevance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create thumb-stopping content that resonates with diverse audiences across various social platforms.
• Design static graphics and edit short-form videos, adhering to brand guidelines and current trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to align content with brand strategy and campaign goals.
• Stay ahead of social trends, platform updates, and emerging formats to inform content strategy.
• Support the creation of social toolkits, templates, and creative briefs.
• Monitor and engage with audiences across owned social channels using social media management tools.
• Respond to key comments and messages in a timely, brand-appropriate manner.
• Flag emerging issues, trends, or opportunities to internal teams.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in social media content creation.
• Strong TikTok / Reels experience
• Experience with creators / influencers / UGC workflows
• Strong graphic design and video editing skills (e.g., using industry-standard design and video editing software).
• Deep understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices.
• Experience with social media management tools.
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills.
• Experience with user-generated content (UGC) and creator-platform workflows.
• Strong experience with dynamic video content platforms.
• Ability to produce work that feels platform-native and not overly polished.
• Experience with creators and influencers.
• Ability to contribute to content and creator briefs.
• Recent experience with short-form video content creation.
• Examples of lo-fi / UGC-style content.
• Strong social-first editing skills.
• Please be prepared to provide a portfolio showcasing your best design work or standout social content that demonstrates your creative impact.
• Strong TikTok / Reels experience
   

Preferred Skills

• Experience in community management.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, design, or a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Proof of engagement or performance for past content.

Position is 100% remote, BUT looking for someone local to either Chicago, IL or Greater NY Metro area. They would like someone to be onsite about 1x a quarter for business critical meetings and must be in one of these locations. MAY consider 100% remote candiate if on the East Coast

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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