Content Producer & Social Media Growth Manager

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$20/hr – $40/hrMid LevelFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own social growth and content production for a Chicago entertainment brand, owning platform strategy, creator partnerships, and event-driven content to drive engagement and follower growth.

  • Responsibilities: Grow presence across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube; deliver recurring content series and campaigns; manage events and on-site content capture; coordinate creator partnerships and brand collabs.
  • Requirements: Proven track record growing social accounts; strong video production and editing; ability to work independently and contribute ideas.
  • Nice to have: On-camera comfort, hosting or performance experience, event production familiarity, and Chicago entertainment familiarity.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Grow Our Social Presence: Develop and execute strategies to grow Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and emerging platforms
  • Create content designed to increase engagement, followers, and brand awareness
  • Schedule and manage content calendars using tools like Buffer or Meta Business Suite
  • Monitor analytics and adapt strategies based on performance
  • Film and edit short-form videos, interviews, event recaps, and behind-the-scenes content
  • Serve as an on-camera personality when appropriate
  • Develop recurring content series and creative campaigns
  • Capture content at trivia nights, music bingo events, festivals, and special events
  • Identify and manage brand collaborations and cross-promotional opportunities
  • Coordinate creator partnerships and community initiatives
  • Represent the brand at social events and special activations
  • Help organize unique events and content opportunities
  • Create graphics, stories, thumbnails, and promotional assets
  • Maintain visual consistency across platforms
  • Contribute ideas for campaigns and new initiatives

Requirements

  • Experience growing social media accounts
  • Strong video production and editing skills
  • Understanding of what performs on Instagram and TikTok
  • Ability to work independently and bring ideas to the table
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Preferred

  • Comfortable on camera
  • Hosting, acting, comedy, or performance experience
  • Graphic design experience
  • Photography skills
  • Experience with influencer or partnership outreach
  • Event production experience
  • Familiarity with Chicago bars, music, festivals, and entertainment
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Whaddayaknow? Free Pub Trivia

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Founded in 2008
Chicago, Illinois, USA
26 employees (16 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
19.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
61.2%
Direct
30.4%
Social
8.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~26

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (8% of company)