YouTube + Social Media Manager

EXPERIENCED YOUTUBE & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Full-Time | Long-Term | $900–$1,200 USD/month
Real Estate Experience Preferred

ABOUT US

We are a growing real estate brand based in the Chicago suburbs, looking for an experienced and creative YouTube & Social Media Manager to join our team long-term.

We produce YouTube videos, Instagram Reels, local community content, and real estate marketing materials.

We need someone who can take raw footage and ideas and turn them into polished, engaging content, from editing and design all the way through publishing.

This is NOT an entry-level position or just a video editing job.

We are looking for someone with proven experience who can think creatively, work independently, and take ownership of our content.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

1. YOUTUBE (OUR MAIN PRIORITY)

• Edit long-form YouTube videos from raw footage
• Create professional, engaging videos with good pacing and storytelling
• Design clickable thumbnails
• Research and suggest strong video titles
• Write descriptions, optimize, and publish videos
• Understand CTR, audience retention, and YouTube analytics
• Recommend improvements based on video performance

We want someone who can suggest 2–3 thumbnail ideas and explain WHY they might work, not someone who waits for us to tell them exactly what to create.

2. INSTAGRAM & SOCIAL MEDIA

• Edit Instagram Reels and short-form videos
• Create attractive, easy-to-read carousel posts
• Design social graphics and write captions
• Repurpose YouTube videos into social content
• Research Chicago suburbs, real estate trends, local businesses, and community news
• Suggest relevant content ideas
• Help organize and publish content consistently

We'll provide many of the ideas and examples initially. As you learn our brand, we expect you to start bringing your own suggestions.

3. MARKETING & DESIGN

• Canva graphics
• Postcards and flyers
• Buyer and seller guides
• PDFs and other marketing materials

Good design taste and attention to detail are essential.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You should already have:

• Proven long-form YouTube editing experience
• Experience managing YouTube or social media accounts
• Strong thumbnail design skills
• Experience editing Reels and creating carousels
• Excellent Canva skills
• Understanding of YouTube growth and analytics
• Strong written English
• Ability to research independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and organization
• Ability to meet deadlines and work without constant supervision

Most importantly, we want someone proactive.

Someone who notices mistakes before submitting work, brings new ideas, accepts feedback, and genuinely cares about producing quality content.

REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE IS A BIG PLUS

If you've worked with Realtors, real estate teams, brokerages, mortgage companies, or other real estate businesses, we want to see that work!

Candidates with proven real estate marketing experience will receive priority consideration.

ONE SMALL INSTRUCTION

To show that you've carefully read this posting, include the phrase "CHICAGO CONTENT CREATOR" somewhere in the first paragraph of your application.

Please do not skip this step.

COMPENSATION

$900–$1,200 USD/month, depending on your experience and abilities.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with room to grow.

We're looking for someone who wants to become an important part of our team, not someone looking for a short-term project.

HOW TO APPLY

We are only considering applicants who can demonstrate previous experience.

A résumé alone is NOT sufficient.

Please include the following in your application:

1. YOUTUBE PORTFOLIO

Send links to 3 long-form YouTube videos you personally edited.

Tell us exactly what you did. Did you edit the full video, add graphics, handle sound, or manage the entire project?

2. THUMBNAILS & SOCIAL MEDIA

Send:

• 3 YouTube thumbnails you personally designed
• Examples of Instagram Reels and carousel posts you created
• Links to social media or YouTube accounts you worked on

3. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE & RESULTS

Tell us about 1–2 clients or accounts you managed.

For each, explain:

• What business or industry they were in
• What you personally handled
• How long you worked with them
• Any results you achieved (views, CTR, growth, engagement, leads, etc.)

Screenshots or other proof of results are encouraged.

Be specific about your role. We want to understand your actual experience, not just see a list of accounts.

4. SHORT VIDEO INTRODUCTION

Send a 2–3 minute Loom or similar video answering:

• What experience do you have with YouTube and social media?
• What are your strongest skills?
• Have you worked with real estate clients?
• Why do you think you're a good fit for this position?

5. SHOW US HOW YOU THINK

Our market includes Arlington Heights, Palatine, Barrington, Northbrook, Glenview, and other Chicago suburbs.

Suggest 2 specific YouTube or Instagram content ideas for our local real estate audience.

We want creative, relevant ideas, not generic home-buying tips.

6. AVAILABILITY

Tell us:

• Are you currently working with other clients?
• How many hours per week are you available?
• What is your expected monthly compensation?
• When could you start?

OUR HIRING PROCESS

Step 1: We review your application, portfolio, and proven experience.

Step 2: Selected applicants will receive raw video footage from our real estate content to complete an editing test.

You'll work with the actual type of footage we create so we can evaluate your editing skills, creativity, pacing, visual style, attention to detail, and ability to follow instructions.

Step 3: Final interview and hiring decision.

We are looking for a reliable, talented person who takes pride in their work and wants to grow with our team.

If you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we look forward to reviewing your application!