Social Media & Community Manager-Remote NW Indiana or Illinois

Social Media & Community Manager-Remote NW Indiana or Illinois Job Description

Posted Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Amplified Digital, a division of Lee Enterprises, is seeking a highly creative, performance-driven Social Media & Community Manager who lives and breathes social media. This is not a “just post and schedule” role — this person will own social strategy, content creation, video editing, on-camera presence, and community engagement across multiple healthcare brands. You should be obsessed with trends, deeply fluent in short-form video, confident behind and in front of the camera, and excited to build culture, spark conversation, and create content that performs.

This is a remote role; however, candidates
must live in Illinois or Northwest Indiana, have their own vehicle, and be willing to drive regularly
to clinic locations and community events across IL and Northwest Indiana to film content and capture on-site social media. This position pays $65,000 to $75,000 annually.

• Own and execute social media across Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, and You Tube
• Plan and manage content calendars and posting schedules
• Create high-volume, high-quality short-form and long-form video (Reels, Tik Toks, Shorts)
• Write compelling captions, hooks, and hashtag strategies
• Track performance and report insights using analytics tools

• Film with both phone and DSLR
• Edit high-performing, thumb-stopping videos using tools like Cap Cut, Premiere Pro, Final Cut, After Effects, Canva, etc.
• Stay ahead of trends, audio, editing styles, and algorithm changes
• Continuously test new formats and creative approaches

• Act as on-camera talent when needed
• Confidently interview doctors, staff, patients (when appropriate), and community members
• Travel to clinic locations and events across Illinois and Northwest Indiana to capture content
• Own reputation management across Google, Yelp, Apple Maps, and other platforms
• Monitor, respond to, QA, and elevate reviews
• Identify review trends and surface insights

• Identify relevant community events
• Support tabling and in-person activations
• Capture live social content at events
• Act as a brand ambassador

• Brainstorm viral content, challenges, and campaigns
• Support ad creative ideation and mockups
• Collaborate with marketing, design, and strategy teams
• Provide ad-hoc support across the marketing team

• Wildly passionate about social media and creator culture
• Always ahead of trends, formats, and platform updates
• Proactive, scrappy, and resourceful
• Confident and energetic on camera
• Comfortable working fast with minimal hand-holding
• Able to balance creativity, performance, and compliance in healthcare

• 3+ years of experience in social media content creation and video editing
• Proven track record of viral or high-performing content
• Deep knowledge of Instagram, Tik Tok, Facebook, and You Tube
• Strong editing skills using Cap Cut, Canva, and similar tools
• Experience managing online reputation and reviews
• Strong storytelling and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel locally across IL and Northwest Indiana
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Final candidates will be asked to submit work samples showcasing content creation and editing skills.

• Experience in healthcare, wellness, or regulated industries
• Paid social or ad creative ideation experience
• Strong analytics and performance measurement skills
• Photography or film background
• UGC creator, brand ambassador, or influencer experience

Apply with your resume. If you have links to your social profiles, portfolio, or video work feel free to share!

Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages (base plus commission) in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous…