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Social Manager, Community Management

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: VML
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-08
Job specializations:
  • Marketing / Advertising / PR
    Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 45000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award‑winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate‑Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca‑Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization.

In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting‑edge media intelligence and data solutions, world‑class creativity, next‑generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit

Position Overview

As the Community Manager, you’re an extremely online trend‑seeker and meme enthusiast with a passion for internet culture and short‑form writing. You’ll act as the eyes, ears and voice of a brand through its owned social channels.

Responsibilities
  • Monitor, assess and respond to social media mentions, replies and comments
  • Write short‑form content that embodies the brand’s voice
  • Keep a pulse on current events, online trends and potential controversies or threats relevant to the brand
  • Create and manage social media content calendars
  • Execute social media campaigns, including user‑generated content (UGC), influencer programs and real‑time activations

As part of the WPP Group, VML offers one of the best overall compensation packages in the business.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 1‑3 years of social marketing experience
  • Understanding of social platforms including how they work and how consumers use them
What We Offer
  • Passionate, driven people – We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
  • Consciously cultivated culture – We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening to the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
  • Competitive benefits – Full‑time hires receive the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar‑for‑dollar, up to 5% of salary), and a variety of paid time off that reflects our investment in overall life balance and wellness.
  • Growth‑minded opportunities – We aim to nurture a culture of real‑time feedback, growth‑oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

VML is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or other protected group status. We believe in creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion and strives to recruit a diverse slate of candidates to help us achieve that goal.

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is $45,000—$100,000 USD. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package; click WPP Benefits for more details.

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