Walker Sands · 1 day ago
Social Media Specialist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$48K/yr - $51K/yr
1+ years expWalker Sands is an outcome-based B2B marketing agency committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are seeking a Social Media Specialist to support day-to-day execution across multiple client programs, focusing on social media content creation, community management, and performance reporting.
AdvertisingB2BBrand MarketingContentCreative AgencyEmail MarketingLead GenerationSocial MediaWeb Design
Responsibilities
Draft and schedule short-form social copy for select client social pages, maintaining cadence consistency and brand alignment
Schedule approved content in Sprout Social or native platform tools, applying correct tags and UTM codes
Ensure all visuals adhere to client creative guidelines by using approved templates and validating brand colors, fonts and layouts
Support asset coordination and final quality checks prior to publishing
Conduct daily social listening using Sprout or native tools to identify relevant conversations, engagement opportunities, competitor activity, trending hashtags and engagement spikes
Draft simple, timely community management responses (e.g., thanking followers, responding to comments) under Manager or Director review
Proactively flag risks, opportunities, or emerging issues to account and strategy leads
Assist in preparing KPI dashboards and performance reports
Identify and highlight top-performing posts and early engagement trends for inclusion in client reporting
Demonstrate an understanding of client goals and how social execution supports broader business outcomes
Collaborate closely with PR, creative, strategy, and account teammates to complete assigned work
Communicate proactively to maintain visibility into deliverables, timelines, and dependencies
Accurately complete time entries to support project tracking, utilization and forecasting
Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to brainstorm post ideas, refine captions, and improve workflow efficiency while maintaining brand voice and tone
Build proficiency in Sprout Social and agency-standard publishing, reporting, and QA processes
Qualification
Required
1–2 years of full-time experience in social media content creation, publishing or community management (internship, agency or in-house)
Highly detail-oriented and take accountability for producing accurate, polished work
Comfortable working across multiple teams and managers at the same time, adapting to different workstyles, workflows, communication norms and client preferences while staying organized and accountable
Ability to adapt quickly to different brand voices, tones and industries
Understanding of how execution quality impacts client satisfaction and retention
Apply feedback consistently to improve quality and efficiency over time
Organized, reliable and comfortable managing multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
Eager to learn agency processes, tools and best practices and grow in independence and professional judgment
Preferred
B2B or tech industry experience is a plus
Benefits
Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.
Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
Flexible PTO: Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.
Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
Family Support: Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
Culture: Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
Company
Walker Sands
Walker Sands is a B2B marketing agency focused on accelerating growth.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Stone-Goff Partners
2025-10-07Acquired
2019-09-23Private Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Cross
CEO
Dave Parro
CEO
Recent News
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