Social Media Manager

About Guaranteed Rate Companies:

The Guaranteed Rate Companies is a leader in mortgage lending and digital financial services. Headquartered in Chicago, the Guaranteed Rate Companies has more than 7,000 employees in over 850 branches across the U.S., serving all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Since its launch in 2000, Guaranteed Rate Companies has helped more than 1 million homeowners with home purchase loans and refinances, with a total loan volume of more than $116 billion in 2021 alone. The company has cemented itself as an industry leader by introducing innovative technology, offering low rates and delivering unparalleled customer service. Honors and awards include: Top Lender for Online Service for 2018 by U.S. News & World Report; Best Mortgage Lender for Online Loans and Best Mortgage Lender for Refinancing by NerdWallet for 2021; HousingWire’s 2020 Tech100 award for the company’s industry-leading FlashClose℠ technology; No. 3 ranking in Scotsman Guide’s 2021 list of Top Retail Mortgage Lenders; Chicago Agent Magazine’s Lender of the Year for six consecutive years; and Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces list for seven consecutive years. Visit rate.com for more information.

Social Media Manager:

Compensation $50k

3-4 days work in office: 3940 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL

Must provide portfolio and samples of work

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Social Media Manager to oversee the online presence of our Rate Loan Officers across a variety of platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and more. This role will involve crafting and executing social media strategies, developing compelling personal branding, producing engaging content, and optimizing performance to enhance our Loan Officers’ digital brand.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Profile Management: Oversee the daily management and optimization of multiple Loan Officer profiles across multiple social media channels.
2. Brand Development: Strategize and build a compelling social media brand for Loan Officers to increase visibility and engagement.
3. Content Creation: Design and produce high-quality content, including static graphics, Reels, and other multimedia assets.
4. Social Media Strategy: Collaborate in the creation of a social media calendar, aligning content with broader marketing strategies for Loan Officers.
5. Audience Engagement: Actively engage with the social media audience, driving interaction through proactive posts and thoughtful responses to comments.
6. Analytics & Reporting: Track and report on key social media metrics, providing insights that inform content strategy and future campaigns.
7. Industry Awareness: Stay up to date with the latest social media trends, tools, and best practices to ensure our content remains innovative and impactful.
8. Training Support: Assist in providing social media training and best practices for Loan Officers to enhance their digital presence.
9. Creative Ideation: Contribute to brainstorming and executing creative concepts that elevate the Loan Officer brand.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in social media marketing and management
3. Strong creative writing skills with the ability to craft engaging and on-brand content.
4. Proficiency with major social media platforms and apps.
5. Strong graphic design skills, particularly using Canva.
6. A passion for social media and a strong interest in pursuing a career in digital marketing.
7. Experience in the mortgage industry is a plus

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; critical care insurance; personal accidental insurance; commuter benefits; pet insurance; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program); and other supplemental benefits (e.g. legal planning assistance; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness resources).