Social Media Project Manager - Chicago or Decatur, IL

Decatur

IL - Illinois

Communications

Job Description

Social Media Project Manager
Exempt Position | Chicago or Decatur, IL.

Are you a social media pro with a knack for project management? ADM is looking for a Social Media Project Manager to help drive our global communications efforts!

About ADM: Not every career offers you the opportunity to do rewarding work that helps enrich the lives of people all around the world. At ADM, that’s kind of our thing. Whether we’re finding new opportunities for renewable products, developing the next flavor trend, or ensuring crops get to parts of the world where they’re needed, the problems we solve are making a real difference. And that’s where you come in.
In this role, you’ll oversee social media campaigns from start to finish, working closely with our Social Media team and cross-functional teams. If you enjoy managing multiple projects, love staying on top of social trends, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, this is the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with the Senior Social Media Manager to execute our global social media strategy.
• Lead the development of project timelines, content calendars, and ensure campaigns hit key milestones.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies to deliver engaging social content.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of social media accounts, including scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and ensuring consistent brand messaging across platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, X/Twitter, Instagram, WeChat and other emerging platforms).
• Write clear, compelling, and engaging copy for social media posts that resonate with our audience and drive engagement.
• Be the go-to person for sharing updates, managing deadlines, and circulating reports.
• Help optimize our social media tools, stay up to date on the latest trends, and keep our processes efficient.
• Track the performance of social media content using analytics tools to build reports, provide insights and recommendations for content optimization, best times to publish, and identify other efficiency in support of our content strategy.
• Ability to support ad hoc and/or priority business announcements with quick turn-around times when necessary.
• Assist the Sr. Social Media Manager in developing social media best practices, procedural and training documents in support of internal teams.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3-5+ years of experience in social media marketing, project management, or agency experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications or Marketing
• Deep knowledge of social platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, etc.) and emerging trends.
• Strong organizational skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working across teams and with external partners.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-moving corporate environment.
• Experience in monitoring and analyzing social media metrics to optimize campaigns.
• B2B experience? That’s a bonus!

Why ADM?
Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and collaboration. If you’re passionate about social media and enjoy working on impactful projects, ADM is the place for you. Ready to take the next step in your career? Let’s make great things happen together!

Excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement listed? Studies show that often applicants will self-select out if they don’t check every box. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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