Social Media Manager

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

Our marketing team is seeking a self-driven, passionate, and organized Social Media Manager to join them in our Chicago headquarters! Reporting to the Director of Marketing Communications, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skillset. This is a hybrid position located at our Chicago corporate office.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develops and maintains a social media calendar and content plan that aligns with the overall marketing and communications strategy. 
• Monitors social media analytics, tracks campaign performance, and makes data-driven decisions. 
• Expands social media presence and engagement by generating creative and innovative ideas. 
• Collaborates closely with the creative team to develop and approve daily social media posts. 
• Consistently monitors and applies relevant social media trends. 
• Develops campaign-based social media strategies for product launches and promotions in alignment with communications plans. 
• Edits and writes journalistic content, including blogs, LinkedIn posts, and press releases. 
• Assists in managing and posting on the internal company portal. 
• Supports the execution of internal company and public relations events. 
• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy. 
• Performs other duties as they might be assigned.  
• Adherence to the hybrid work policy with consistent on-site attendance as required (2-3 days in office, weekly) 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field  
• 3-5 year experience working in a social media department (b2b focus is a plus), including some organizing, planning, and executing a social media calendar with content plan. 

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES 

• Basic knowledge of the Company’s business and products  
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, etc.) 
• Strong skills in social media management tools (Sprout Social, Hootsuite, etc.)  
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills 

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.