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Social Media Manager (EA II)
Illinois Secretary of StateUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Nov 2025
💰 $90,000/yr($75,000/yr – $90,000/yr)
About the role
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Job Title: Social Media Manager(EA II)
Division: Communications
Union: N/A
Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL – Cook County
Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 annually – commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
ATTENTION: Please provide a cover letter when applying for this position.
Overview:
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is seeking an innovative Social Media Manager to help manage and support the office’s social media presence with creative, engaging content. This role is responsible for developing strategies to promote the programs, services and key initiatives of the office, capture the public’s attention, expand the office’s digital reach across a variety of platforms.
The ideal candidate will bring an engaging and dynamic approach to messaging, using data-driven insights to connect with diverse and engaged audiences while maintaining a consistent and impactful online presence.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Title: Social Media Manager(EA II)
Division: Communications
Union: N/A
Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL – Cook County
Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 annually – commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
ATTENTION: Please provide a cover letter when applying for this position.
Overview:
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is seeking an innovative Social Media Manager to help manage and support the office’s social media presence with creative, engaging content. This role is responsible for developing strategies to promote the programs, services and key initiatives of the office, capture the public’s attention, expand the office’s digital reach across a variety of platforms.
The ideal candidate will bring an engaging and dynamic approach to messaging, using data-driven insights to connect with diverse and engaged audiences while maintaining a consistent and impactful online presence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Social Media Strategy Development
- Create and implement social media strategies that align with the office’s communication goals
- focusing on audience engagement and advocacy of key initiatives
- Content Creation & Writing
- Write, edit, and schedule compelling social media posts
- Assist in producing multimedia elements—images, videos, and graphics to drive audience engagement and maintain brand consistency
- Content Calendar Management
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of a social media content calendar to ensure a consistent flow of posts across all platforms
- Manage the timely and strategic scheduling of content to support campaigns, initiatives, and special events
- Platform Management
- Manage the office’s social media presence on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok, tailoring content to each platform’s audience and features
- Campaign Development & Execution
- Lead the creation and execution of social media campaigns, using creative content, storytelling, and strategic messaging to increase engagement and promote key events
- Analytics & Reporting
- Use social media analytics tools to track performance metrics, evaluate the success of campaigns, and provide actionable insights to improve engagement and effectiveness
- Trendspotting & Innovation
- Stay updated on social media trends, emerging platforms, and best practices, bringing fresh ideas to ensure the office’s content is timely, innovative, and relevant
- Collaboration
- Work closely with the Communications and Public Engagement teams to ensure social media content aligns with broader messaging, branding, and campaigns
- Brand Consistency
- Maintain a consistent and authentic voice across all social media platforms that aligns with the Illinois Secretary of State’s mission, values, and public-facing initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in
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