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Posted July 03, 2021
Wilks Communications Group

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, SOCIAL & INFLUENCER

Wilks Communications Group
Chicago, IL, USA ⚠ [Archived] No Longer Accepting Applicants

Wilks Communications Group (WCG) is an award-winning integrated marketing communications agency that creates and implements customized programs to build awareness, enhance stakeholder engagement, establish thought leadership, and drive sales. For more than 25 years, we have been recognized for our high-impact programs across earned, owned, paid, and shared channels that make our clients’ business better.

Role Overview

WCG has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate self-starter to join our agency as an account executive. The ideal candidate has a passion for brand building and is interested in working alongside experienced professionals across accounts in the food and lifestyle sectors. While this is a generalist position, special consideration will be given to individuals with a background in social media and influencer marketing.

This position will be based in our Chicago office, but is currently a work-from-home position until further notice as a COVID-19 pandemic safety measure.

Core Responsibilities

  • Drafting social calendar content and ensuring social content is uploaded accurately and on time
  • Daily community management and social listening
  • Work alongside team members to create and implement paid social ads
  • Vet influencer requests and proactively identify potential influencer partners
  • Creation of influencer briefing materials
  • Conduct influencer outreach and manage and grow influencer relationships
  • Regular tracking, monitoring and measurement
  • Manage day-to-day client activities, including social calendar development, community management and influencer marketing
  • Contribute to status updates, reporting and analysis
  • Contribute to the creation and implementation of integrated marketing communications activations that meet and exceed client objectives
  • Execute multiple projects from conception to completion by anticipating challenges and ensuring deadline adherence
  • Aid in new firm business process including idea contribution, research, and proposal preparation
  • Contribute to a positive and engaging team and workplace culture
  • Commit to continuous learning and creative thinking; set and pursue goals

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field from an accredited college or university
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in integrated marketing communications (agency experience preferred)
  • Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong research, writing, and editing skills, along with attention to detail
  • Expertise with social media platforms and tools
  • Interest in learning about new marketing trends or channels
  • Ability to work with influencers and content creators to tell a brand’s story in an engaging/compelling way
  • Able to thrive and be flexible in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Takes a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving and issues management
  • Knowledge or experience with WordPress or similar content management systems
  • Prior experience supporting food/beverage, lifestyle, or international brand work a plus

Wilks Communications Group offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a flexible environment including remote work.