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Social Media Lead

Vivid Seats

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Senior
100k-140k
26 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Vivid Seats (NASDAQ: SEAT) is a leading online ticket marketplace founded in 2001, dedicated to connecting fans to live events, artists, and teams they love. The company emphasizes building products that inspire human connections, leveraging emerging technology and AI tools to enhance decision-making, workflows, and outcomes. Vivid Seats fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous evolution, valuing its people as its greatest competitive advantage. The role of Social Media Lead involves overseeing social content, managing creator partnerships, and driving engagement across multiple platforms to grow the brand and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and oversee organic and paid social strategies tied to brand, growth, and performance goals, with an emphasis on driving app downloads.
  • Define KPIs, reporting cadence, and data-backed testing to continuously improve social channel performance.
  • Utilize social listening and channel monitoring to understand the community and inform stakeholders of insights.
  • Oversee monthly reporting to identify trends and insights to inform future content and business decisions.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure social media and influencer partnerships align with business objectives, including audience and growth goals.
  • Manage brand content calendar, publishing tools, and oversee community engagement.
  • Collaborate with creators and internal teams to produce social-first content such as videos, memes, and UGC.
  • Identify trends and formats that boost relevance and reach.
  • Build and manage influencer partnerships to expand reach and deepen engagement.
  • Activate fans through campaigns that promote trust, drive app downloads, and increase ticket sales.

Requirements

  • 6+ years in social media management; agency experience preferred.
  • Deep understanding of each social platform's features, audiences, and best practices.
  • Proven experience in setting social media strategy and content direction.
  • Proven success with paid social campaigns, especially app-focused.
  • Experience with enterprise social management tools (e.g., Sprout, Khoros, Hootsuite) and analytics platforms.
  • Strategic and analytical thinker with experience in social media metrics, performance analysis, and optimization.
  • Knowledge and passion for entertainment and sports.
  • Creative, adaptable, and comfortable working nights/weekends during major events.
  • Proactive collaborator with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for social platforms and tools.

Nice to Have

  • Agency experience in social media management.

Qualifications

  • Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in social media management is required.

Benefits & Perks

  • Annual bonus incentives and equity.
  • FLEX PTO and mental health days.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401K matching.
  • Monthly credits and discounts for attending live events.
  • Workplace perks.

Working at Vivid Seats

Vivid Seats values diversity, a sense of belonging, and a culture of innovation. The company encourages applying regardless of meeting every qualification, emphasizing flexibility and continuous growth. The environment promotes collaboration, embracing emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance performance and creativity.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 1, 2025
Job CategorySocial Media
Salary100k-140k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Vivid Seats

Website

vividseats.com

Company Size

501-1000 employees

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services

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