Social Media Manager
Location: Chicago
Type: Independent Contractor | Part-Time
The Mahjong Society is seeking a Social Media Manager to thoughtfully shape and elevate our digital presence as we continue to grow. This is not a plug-and-play content role — we are looking for someone who understands brand nuance, audience psychology, and how to translate in-person energy into compelling, on-trend content.
Our audience is primarily Chicago-based women who are eager to learn a new hobby, meet new people, and be part of something special. Your role is to ensure our digital presence reflects that experience with clarity, creativity, and intention.
About the Role
The Social Media Manager will guide content strategy and execution across Instagram and TikTok. You’ll help us identify what to create, how to create it, and when to publish it — while keeping a pulse on trending formats, sounds, and platform shifts.
This role blends strategy and execution. You should be equally comfortable suggesting content ideas and bringing them to life.
Responsibilities
Develop and guide overall social content strategy
Propose short-form video concepts tailored to Instagram and TikTok
Identify and adapt relevant trends, sounds, and formats
Collaborate with our team to capture content at lessons and events
Ensure content aligns with brand tone and audience expectations
Maintain a consistent posting cadence
Monitor performance metrics and adjust strategy accordingly
Support occasional campaign launches (events, hiring, partnerships, etc.)
What We’re Looking For
Strong visual instincts and an understanding of lifestyle branding
Ability to balance trend awareness with brand consistency
Experience creating short-form video content
Clear, polished writing skills
Comfort working collaboratively while taking initiative
Understanding of audience targeting and positioning
Familiarity with American Mahjong is a plus, but not required. An appreciation for hobby-based communities and women-focused lifestyle brands is strongly preferred.
Compensation & Structure
This is a part-time contractor position with flexible hours. Compensation will be based on experience and scope of work.
If you know how to create aspirational content without it feeling generic — and can help us continue building momentum both online and in person — we’d love to hear from you.
