Hidden Gems: Meet Hope Linker Jobes of Chic Communications

Today we’d like to introduce you to Hope Linker Jobes.  

Hi Hope, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
What started out as a goal of becoming a graphic designer quickly turned into a career that involves all types of creative marketing. I made the decision to change from my major from Graphic Design to Mass Communications during my junior year of college, and it turned out to be the best decision for my future. 

With a Mass Communications degree, I developed skills in not only all types of design but also journalism, advertising, marketing, branding, business, and more. My first internship in college was heavily focused on social media marketing and blog copywriting for small businesses in the St. Louis area. I fell in love with that niche, as it combined several things I loved about Communications. After my internship, I went on to become the lead Social Media Specialist for a Fortune 1000 company. I worked in both a corporate environment and a marketing agency environment during my first few years as a professional and ultimately decided that entrepreneurship was for me. 

I started my own social media agency as a “side gig” in 2017 and eventually had enough business to leave my full-time job and pursue entrepreneurship full-time in 2018. Today, I am the Owner and Founder of Chic Communications, a content marketing agency that supports small business owners with their social media, email marketing, website copywriting, and more. 

We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Becoming an entrepreneur of any kind presents several challenges you may not expect. A few that I have personally dealt with in the last 4+ years include imposter syndrome, uncertainty throughout a global pandemic and inflation, setting boundaries with clients, and more. However, no matter how challenging my business has been at times, the good has always outweighed the bad, and I can’t imagine being in any other type of work environment other than my own. 

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
At Chic Communications, we are known for helping high-level businesses uplevel their online presence. Whether that’s through social media management, brand photography, videography, website work, email marketing, or a mixture of all, we can help you build trust with your ideal customers when they’re browsing for your products or services online. 

What was your favorite childhood memory?
My favorite childhood memory was winning back-to-back state championships during high school volleyball! There was something so special about working toward a common goal with not only my best friends but also my sister! Being from a small town, we had the whole community rooting for us, and the support and small-town pride we had throughout those years shaped me into the woman I am today. 

Contact Info:

• Website: https://chiccommunications.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiccommunications/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chiccommunicationsagency

Image Credits
Lana Chelle’s Illustrations