Social Media Manager (Contractor)
Seeking a proactive Social Media Manager on a part time basis (6m contract) to own our social channels, spark conversations, and amplify campaigns from Chicago. Flexible, collaborative, impactful.
Social Media Manager
Chicago, onsite
Contractor, part time, 2 days per week
About TxODDS
TXODDS is a premier provider of ultra low-latency, accurate odds data, fast scores, and innovative betting solutions for the global sports betting industry. With offices in London, Chicago, and Belgrade - and team members working worldwide - we deliver cutting-edge technology and data products that power some of the world’s top sportsbooks.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Social Media Manager to join our Marketing team on a part-time, six-month contract. Based in our Chicago office, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day execution of our social media strategy, ensuring content is published consistently, campaigns are supported effectively, and our community remains engaged.
Working closely with the Marketing Director, Brand & Communications Manager, Copywriter, and Senior Multimedia Designer, you'll help bring campaigns to life across our social channels while maintaining a consistent and engaging brand presence.
This is an execution-focused role, ideal for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Why a Contract Role?
As our business continues to grow, we're evolving how social media supports our broader marketing strategy. We're intentionally starting with a six-month contractor position to help us assess the long-term needs of the function while giving the successful candidate the opportunity to shape how the role develops. Our intention is to use the learnings from this engagement to define a permanent position that best supports the business.
What You'll Do
Own the day-to-day execution of our social media channels, scheduling and publishing content across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, and other relevant platforms.
Ensure content is published on time, aligned with campaign objectives, and consistent with our brand voice.
Manage community engagement by monitoring and responding to comments, direct messages, and mentions, fostering meaningful conversations with our audience.
Coordinate content production by working closely with the Marketing Director, Copywriter, Brand & Communications Manager, and Senior Multimedia Designer to gather assets, manage timelines, and keep the content pipeline moving.
Support integrated marketing campaigns and live product launches across social channels.
Monitor channel performance, build regular reporting, and provide actionable insights to improve engagement, reach, and content effectiveness.
Stay on top of platform trends, emerging formats, and best practices, bringing fresh ideas to help grow our social presence.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience managing social media for a brand, agency, or in-house marketing team.
Hands-on experience with social media management and scheduling tools, with the ability to build and maintain content calendars.
A strong understanding of what drives engagement across LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and Reddit.
Experience analysing social performance data, producing reports, and translating insights into recommendations.
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A proactive, self-directed approach and the ability to work effectively within a lean, collaborative team.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice To Have
Experience in sports betting, fintech, Web3, or another fast-paced industry.
Experience supporting product launches or integrated marketing campaigns.
Experience of using Planable
What You’ll Get From Us:
At TxODDS, you’ll be part of a well-established, technology-first company with ambitious growth plans and a global footprint. You’ll work alongside brilliant minds in a culture that’s fun, relaxed, and hardworking - where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer a competitive benefits package tailored to your location, and we’re happy to share more details during the hiring process.
Interview Process
We like to keep things straightforward and respectful of your time. Most roles kick off with a friendly chat with the HRBP, followed by a couple of team interviews to dive deeper into your experience and fit. Depending on the role, there might be a short task or assessment - nothing scary, just a chance to show us how you think.
Please note, we use AI tools to record calls during the process. This helps us give you our full attention in the conversation and ensures we can review discussions accurately.
Equal Opportunities & Data Protection
TxODDS is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
We take data protection seriously. Any personal information shared during the application process will be handled in line with applicable privacy laws.
- Department
- Marketing
- Locations
- TXODDS Chicago office
- Employment type
- Contract
TXODDS Chicago office
Workplace & Culture
We focus on multitalented competence, leading us necessarily to a diverse team of varying backgrounds, religions, ages, genders and neurologies.
Here at TXODDS, we are always in search of the brightest minds to join our scaling team. It doesn’t matter if your field of expertise is tech or customer support, admin or sales, we want to hear from you!
We don’t just hire people for their skill set, we hire you for your ability to fit in and drive our business. If you’re hard working, love to find solutions, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then we might just be the team for you!
About TXODDS
We have spent 20+ years creating a market leading global delivery platform for low latency streamed odds data. TxODDS specialises in the aggregation of sports betting data and distribution of FAST, ACCURATE ODDS via betting odds API feeds and providing historical data to the global sports betting industry.
We work behind-the-scenes across the sports gaming industry, ensuring clients have access to real time, accurate and relevant data – no matter which sport or fixture. We also maintain the world’s most comprehensive betting odds data archive, for full end-to-end Analytics and Business Intelligence retrieval. Our products give access to the most reliable, low latency and actionable sports betting data available.
Even if you do not recognise our name, if you have ever placed a bet online, it is likely that the site is actively utilising our data.