SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM MANAGER

Job Requisition ID: 53385
Closing Date: 02/19/2026
​Agency: Office of the Governor
Salary: $75,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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The Pritzker Administration is seeking a Social Media Platform Manager who will be responsible for managing, publishing, and optimizing content across the Governor’s social media platforms. This role oversees day-to-day platform operations, ensuring content is timely, accurate, accessible, and aligned with the Governor’s communications strategy and public messaging goals.

The Social Media Platform Manager works closely with the digital, communications, and creative teams to plan, schedule, and distribute content, monitor performance, and engage with audiences as appropriate. This position requires strong judgment, attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility to respond to real-time events, including evenings and weekends when needed.

• Report to Deputy Chief of Staff for Digital Media
• Manage day-to-day operations of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s social media platforms, including content publishing, scheduling, and monitoring
• Collaborate with the digital, communications, and creative teams to plan and execute social media content aligned with messaging priorities and strategic goals
• Write, edit, and publish accurate, engaging, and accessible copy for social media posts across multiple platforms
• Coordinate with photographers, videographers, and designers to ensure timely delivery and publication of visual content
• Monitor platform performance using analytics tools and provide insights to optimize reach, engagement, and effectiveness
• Other tasks as assigned

• Proven experience managing social media platforms for an organization, brand, or public-facing entity
• Strong writing, editing, and copywriting skills with attention to clarity, accuracy, and tone
• Knowledge of platform-specific best practices (e.g., Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube)
• Experience using social media management and analytics tools
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, or a related field

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend/night availability

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

• Digital Communications:3-4 years (Preferred)

​Work Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support; Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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