Social Media Manager
Company: MERGE
Location: Chicago, IL
Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Posted: 2026-02-28
About this role
At MERGE, we are
Built Different
. We are a marketing and technology agency purpose-built for the intersection of health and wellness—where human impact matters most. By weaving storytelling through technology, we move beyond traditional engagement to Whole Human Marketing. This approach recognizes that humans are multidimensional and complex, and uses AI to ensure every brand interaction feels natural, contextual, and relevant.
This commitment to human-first innovation is what brings us together and propels us forward. We are united by our North Star: to unite people and brands to empower healthier, happier lives.
Emerge to the Top of Your Career
At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.
As our Social Media Manager, you will…
Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and client partners to develop performance-driven paid social strategies aligned to business objectives. Shape and execute paid social campaigns across platforms, including Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, Reddit, and Nextdoor, supporting full-funnel goals from awareness through conversion.
Apply platform expertise to optimize budgets, pacing, audiences, and creative performance, translating data into clear insights and actionable recommendations. Partner closely with creative and analytics teams to guide testing and iteration, while staying ahead of platform updates and emerging trends to continually improve results.
What You’ll Do
- Own end-to-end paid social execution across platforms, including campaign setup, audience targeting, budget management, pacing, optimization, and QA
- Translate client goals into clear paid social strategies aligned to funnel stage, audience intent, and platform best practices
- Partner closely with cre...