Manager, Social Media

Real Chemistry • Chicago, MA

14h • $70,000 - $76,000 • Remote

About The Position

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. Real Chemistry is looking for a Manager, Social Media join our growing team! This role can be remote in the US or in any of our US offices, including New York City and Chicago, but must be in ET or CT due to client demands and location of the rest of the team. What you’ll do: Master all things social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok you name it. You will have in-depth knowledge of today’s top social platforms. Develop Organic and Paid Strategies: Counsel clients on best practices incorporating paid social into an overall social strategy. Display knowledge of the functionality, strategies behind social media driven campaigns and best practices of all major social platforms including Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Sharpen your creative skills: You will write compelling, engaging and fresh social media content as well as work with creative teams, including designers and copy writers, to develop outstanding content for our clients, customized for social platforms and ad units. Collaborate cross-functionally: Act as day-to-day social media lead across multiple healthcare accounts, but part of an integrated team of account, paid social, earned, influencer, analytics and digital media colleagues. Advise the execution of social media tactics including content development and distribution, paid promotions and results reporting. Thrive in a face-paced, ever evolving environment: Organization is critical for success in this role, whiling maintaining strong organization and tracking of client communications to ensure all deadlines are met. Act as source of truth and knowledge holder when it comes to timelines and processes. Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines, while understanding how to prioritize is key. Appreciate a world culture that requires constant learning and innovation: Cultivate and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media trends and platforms to guide account teams and help Real Chemistry continue to be a leader in the space. This position is a perfect fit for you if: Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you. You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving. You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data. You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in social media, in biotech or pharmaceutical
• College degree (BA or equivalent)
• Shown proficiency in social media, both personally and professionally
• Understanding of how paid promotion works on the main social media platforms: Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok.
• Experience working with influencers to create social content
• Experience in social channel engagement and community management monitoring
• Highly organized, mindful of deadlines with the ability to multi-task and work under limited supervision
• Experience collaborating effectively internally and externally as part of an integrated team
• Outstanding written and oral communications and presentations skills
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social media ad technologies is a plus
• Agency experience in a client-facing role preferred
• Understanding of the FDA regulations guiding social media efforts for biotech and pharma clients

Responsibilities

• Master all things social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok you name it. You will have in-depth knowledge of today’s top social platforms.
• Develop Organic and Paid Strategies: Counsel clients on best practices incorporating paid social into an overall social strategy.
• Display knowledge of the functionality, strategies behind social media driven campaigns and best practices of all major social platforms including Facebook/Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
• Sharpen your creative skills: You will write compelling, engaging and fresh social media content as well as work with creative teams, including designers and copy writers, to develop outstanding content for our clients, customized for social platforms and ad units.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Act as day-to-day social media lead across multiple healthcare accounts, but part of an integrated team of account, paid social, earned, influencer, analytics and digital media colleagues.
• Advise the execution of social media tactics including content development and distribution, paid promotions and results reporting.
• Thrive in a face-paced, ever evolving environment: Organization is critical for success in this role, whiling maintaining strong organization and tracking of client communications to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Act as source of truth and knowledge holder when it comes to timelines and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple competing deadlines, while understanding how to prioritize is key.
• Appreciate a world culture that requires constant learning and innovation: Cultivate and maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media trends and platforms to guide account teams and help Real Chemistry continue to be a leader in the space.

Benefits

• Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region.
• Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future.
• Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager