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Social Media Manager, RYTHM
Green Thumb Industries · Chicago, IL. TWS checked this against the employer’s official recruiting source; the employer remains the final authority.
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">This person must be able to travel / work events, which may occur on evenings and/or weekends. Expected travel = 15-20%. </span></strong></p> <h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2> <p><span data-contrast="none">As a member of the Brand Equity & Activation Team, the Social Media Manager, RYTHM & RYTHM Beverage will develop and execute the social content strategy and production for our RYTHM and RYTHM Beverage brands, with hands-on content creation at the center of the role.
This is a maker’s seat: you’ll shoot, edit, and publish the content that builds these brands, from lo-fi reactive video to polished event capture. You’ll work collaboratively with events & experiences, creative, retail marketing, sales, compliance, brand, and external partners to craft authentic moments of connection for our audience.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":140}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">We’re seeking an innovative, creative social media expert who lives social both inside and outside of work.
(Don’t be shy, show us that screen time!) You have a deep understanding of the voice, tone, and style that resonate across Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, TikTok, and YouTube and you produce your own content masterfully.
You can run a shoot, cut a Reel, and turn a moment into a post the same day.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":80}"> </span></p> <h2><span data-contrast="none">Responsibilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-5,"335559739":160,"335559740":240,"335559991":10}"> </span></h2> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Create content across formats. </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">Shoot and edit short-form video and photography (lo-fi self-produced and event capture), and produce graphics via Photoshop / Canva, for RYTHM and RYTHM Beverage social channels.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Travel to RYTHM and RYTHM Beverage events </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">to capture and deliver social content in real time, including evenings and weekends.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Develop and execute a winning social strategy (in concert with the Sr.
Social Media Strategist) that drives audience engagement and growth while building the brands.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Own an ongoing content calendar across all key social channels, in partnership with the broader brand teams.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Write engaging, channel-appropriate copy that manifests each brand’s voice authentically.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Continuously monitor performance and translate channel / campaign data into actionable insights; establish social KPIs and produce monthly reports tracking progress.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Conduct periodic competitive audits and implement new / reactive plans as needed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Partner with the Community Manager on community initiatives and the Influencer & Affiliate Manager on creator content.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Stay current on platform guidelines and cannabis industry restrictions, with an eye toward successful, compliant workarounds by channel.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <h2><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">2+ years in social media management, building social followings on Instagram & YouTube and ideally TikTok, Reddit, and Facebook.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="none">Hands-on content production is required: </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">you can shoot and edit lo-fi photography and short-form video (Edits, CapCut, Premiere, or equivalent) and build graphics in Photoshop and/or Canva.
Be ready to show a reel of self-produced work.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">You love a fast pace and don’t mind frequent pivots - cannabis is a highly regulated, fluid industry that demands quick thinking, and social media for cannabis is always changing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Fluent in social tools - Sprout Social, Meta Business Manager, or similar.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">You write engaging copy that lands the brand voice in a relevant, authentic, channel-appropriate way.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">You organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects under strict deadlines with a variety of opinionated stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">You eat, sleep, and breathe social — trends, world news, pop culture, fandoms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":460,"335559991":260,"469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"•","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">You understand cannabis culture, and you know which brands show up authentically on social and which are trying too hard.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":100}"> </span></li> </ul> <h2><span data-contrast="none">Additional Requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-5,"335559739":160,"335559740":240,"335559991":10}"> </span></h2> <ul> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must pass </span><span data-contrast="auto">any and all</span><span data-contrast="auto"> required background checks </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":647,"335559991":374,"469777462":[872,873],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":647,"335559991":374,"469777462":[872,873],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must possess valid driver’s license</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":647,"335559991":374,"469777462":[872,873],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must be a minimum of 21 years of age</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":647,"335559991":374,"469777462":[872,873],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must be approved b</span><span data-contrast="auto">y state badging agency to work in cannabis industry</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role.
Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.</em></p></div><div class="title">Green Thumb Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$70,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$85,000 USD</span></div></div></div>
Where this role fits.
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- Cannabis product / market basics
- Account and CRM workflow
- Local marketing restrictions
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Source: Green Thumb Industries official posting ↗. Last verified Oct 5, 2026. Openings can change; confirm the latest details on the employer site before applying.
