Social Media Manager (Temporary)
PEAK6 is a leading investment firm headquartered in Chicago. More than 20 years ago, we were one of the first firms to develop sophisticated proprietary technology in our trading business. Today, we leverage our technical ingenuity and operational ability across several investment areas. We cover everything, spanning from early- to mid-stage growth capital, operational control, trading, and sports management while lending an eye and providing value to the customer. Over the years, we have built and operated several leading financial technology firms and today our team includes a digital wealth clearinghouse, an outsource provider of flood insurance, a Premier League soccer team, a value investment arm, an incubation lab, and more.
As a Social Media Manager (Temporary), you will be responsible for clearly defining social media strategies that increase increases brand equity, online awareness and promotes PEAK6’s employer brand. This role will be responsible for evaluating, planning, organizing, managing and content development for all PEAK6 social media channels to achieve business objectives and strengthen the firm’s position in the marketplace.
You’ll be responsible for
- Developing, coordinating and executing a strategic social media program and activities for the PEAK6 brand channels including an editorial calendar and posting schedule
- Conducting, gathering and analyzing market research and evaluate current /potential social media strategies and activities
- Curating on-brand content to support PEAK6 positioning and increase visibility on targeted channels
- Advising and supporting executive office as-needed to amplify their presence on select channels
- Re-purposing employer branded content for social media accounts and digital campaigns
- Monitoring social media activity of key industry leaders and competitors
- Developing benchmark criteria of metrics and goals to ensure effectiveness of social media program and implement improvements, among target audiences per channel as necessary
- Achieving targeted results, ensure timely execution of the social media program and provide regular reporting
- Participating and interacting in online dialogues across multiple channels, demonstrating sound professional judgement and appropriate voice and tone
- Creating social media training program and guidelines for PEAK6 employees explaining voice, compliance rules, rules of engagement and samples
- Staying informed of latest trends and tools to maximize presence and engagement for PEAK6 and its executive suite
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders (e.g. legal, HR, talent acquisition) on content development, reviews and approvals
- Contributing to campaign and brand ideation sessions across departments and portfolio companies
- Other duties as assigned
You’ll gain loads of experience in this role but before you do, you should have:
- A University degree
- 5-10 years of experience in a social media or related role
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding timeframes
- Knowledge and understanding of technology, search, new trends and the latest in social media innovation
- Experience in integrating content across multiple social distribution channels
- A proven track record of listening and engaging with online communities and representing a branded and executive voice
- Strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with social listening tools and Microsoft Office 365
All of our team members have these traits. You should, too.
Collaboration Grit
Adaptability Ownership
As a PEAK6 Social Media Manager (Temporary) you can enjoy:
- Generous medical, vision and dental plans
- Matching 401(k) programs
- Adoption assistance & family leave
- Sabbatical program
- Massage days
- Poker tournament with a grand prize of a World Series of Poker buy in
- Sports leagues
- Corn hole tournaments
- Annual PEAK6 Party
- Yoga classes
- Tuition reimbursement
- Lasik eye discount
- Philanthropy events
- Annual wellness screens and flu shots
- Bagel Fridays/expiration lunches
- Birthday gifts
- Charitable matching gift program