Social Media & Digital Marketing Specialist

Description About Leading RE Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE) is a global community of the world’s market-leading brokerages connecting 550 companies and over 135,000 sales associates across 70+ countries. The mission of LeadingRE is “Making the Best Real Estate Firms Better” by providing our network affiliates with business resources, collaborative relationships, global connections, and business generation to drive their financial success. Overview We are seeking a digitally savvy and creatively driven Social Media & Digital Marketing Specialist to join our marketing team. This role is responsible for managing and executing the company’s social media strategy across the enterprise, with a strong emphasis on graphic and digital design. You will create visually compelling content, graphics, and digital assets that elevate our brand’s online presence and deliver engaging digital experiences. You’ll also support broader digital marketing efforts, including website and landing page updates, ensuring all digital touchpoints are on-brand and visually impactful. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for design, and love staying on top of digital trends, this role is for you! This job is based in our Chicago Loop HQ, where we maintain a hybrid schedule. Key Responsibilities

Social Media Management:

Develop, write, and design social media posts across multiple platforms to drive engagement; plan and schedule content using social media management tools; monitor social media engagement and respond to comments/messages. Graphic & Digital Design:

Design and produce high-quality graphics, images, and digital assets for social media, websites, email campaigns, and other digital platforms; collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative concepts and execute visually engaging campaigns; ensure all digital content aligns with brand guidelines and maintains a consistent visual identity; stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices to improve the quality and effectiveness of digital assets continuously. Website & Landing Pages:

Regularly update and maintain event sites, content sites, and landing pages to ensure they are fresh, on-brand, and visually compelling; use design skills to enhance user experience and drive conversions. Brand Consistency:

Ensure every piece of content and design aligns with our brand’s visual identity and messaging. Creative Collaboration:

Work closely with the marketing team and other departments to ideate and execute impactful campaigns. Stay Ahead of Trends:

Keep up with industry best practices in digital design, social media trends, and emerging tools. Qualifications

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, digital media, graphic design, or digital marketing required. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a marketing or design environment. Real estate industry exposure/experience preferred. Required Skills and Capabilities A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create compelling graphic and digital content for social media and web. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Experience with social media management platforms. Experience using website and landing page editing tools, such as HubSpot or Wix. Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS (web coding skills are a plus). Ability to analyze and interpret performance metrics using analytics tools to inform future content decisions and improve engagement. Video editing skills are a plus. Strategic mindset for social media marketing—understanding what types of visuals, content, and formats drive interactions across platforms. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Strong attention to detail and organization skills. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Dedication to providing error-free, quality work product. Ability to be a team player and interact with all levels of personnel/various functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities requested by their manager. Company Benefits

The Company provides a comprehensive benefits program for its employees, including but not limited to, paid time off, short- and long-term disability programs, life insurance, comprehensive health insurance (vision, dental, medical), and a 401(k) plan. Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Salary: $55k-$75k

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