Social Media Manager and Content Creator

At OOT Box Media, we’re not just creating content, we’re building stories that connect brands with real people. We’re looking for a Social Media Manager/ Content Creator who lives and breathes digital culture, knows how to catch attention in a scroll, and thrives on bringing fresh ideas to life.

This isn’t your run-of-the-mill marketing role. You’ll be the voice and vision behind our clients’ online presence, crafting strategies, creating content, and keeping up with trends that matter. If you’re the kind of person who can’t watch a reel without thinking, “I could make that better," you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with the video, graphics, ads and Client Success Managers to develop strategic content strategies.
• Manage and maintain content calendars for multiple client accounts
• Schedule and publish approved content across social media platforms
• Stay up to date with current trends and find effective ways to utilize them for our clients
• Engage with communities online and spark conversations that build real connections.
• Ensure all posts go out on time and match the content plan exactly
• Double-check captions, hashtags, tags, links, and formatting before publishing
• Confirm posts publish successfully and resolve or escalate issues if they don’t
• Coordinate with designers, video team, and account managers to ensure content is ready
• Communicate clearly when assets are missing or deadlines are at risk
• Monitor platforms for accuracy, consistency, and basic engagement signals
• Keep workflows updated and documented

What We’re Looking For

• A proven track record managing social accounts (show us your best work).
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, you know how to make content that feels authentic.
• A collaborative mindset, you’re comfortable working with a team but can also manage your own projects and execute without constant oversight.
• The ability to juggle multiple accounts and deadlines without missing the details.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable and cosistent -- someone the team can count on.

Bonus Points if you Have Experience With

• Social media scheduling tools
• Creating effective content -- utilizing tools such as capcut, adobe programs or canva
• Project management tools such as ClickUp
• Agency or multi-account experience
• Marketing knowledge

Why OOT Box Media?

We’re a creative agency that believes good work doesn’t have to feel corporate. We value collaboration, curiosity, and ideas that push boundaries. You’ll get the chance to work on diverse projects, experiment with new content styles, and actually see your ideas come to life. Plus, you’ll be part of a team that keeps things fun while delivering serious results for our clients.

If you’re passionate about social media, always chasing the next great idea, and ready to level up with a team that gets it, we want to hear from you.

Commitment to Diversity

OOT Box Media values the creativity that comes from diverse perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, age, or any other protected characteristic. Our decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Apply now and let’s create something worth sharing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Social media management: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Springfield, IL 62704 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, IL 62704: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person