Creative Associate

Peoria, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the content engine across NOW Hospitality venues, shaping photo and video storytelling for social, events, and campaigns with fast edits and platform tuned formats.

  • Platform-ready assets for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, email, and ads.
  • Collaborate with marketing and operations to plan campaigns, cover openings, and keep branding consistent.
  • Coordinate influencer shoots and brand partnerships when applicable.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Capture and edit professional-quality photography and videography across all NOW Hospitality locations, events, and activations
  • Create engaging social media content including reels, TikToks, short-form videos, behind-the-scenes content, promotional campaigns, and event coverage
  • Edit and deliver content optimized for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, websites, email marketing, and digital advertising
  • Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to develop creative campaigns and content strategies
  • Maintain consistent visual branding and storytelling across all hospitality concepts
  • Assist with content planning, scheduling, and execution for ongoing marketing initiatives
  • Attend special events, promotions, openings, nightlife programming, and activations as needed
  • Organize, manage, and archive digital media assets and content libraries
  • Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, and emerging content styles within hospitality and lifestyle industries
  • Assist with influencer collaborations, brand partnerships, and campaign shoots when applicable

Requirements

  • Experience with photography, videography, photo editing, and video production
  • Proficiency in editing platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro), CapCut, Canva, Final Cut Pro, or similar software
  • Strong understanding of composition, lighting, editing, pacing, and visual storytelling
  • Knowledge of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and emerging content trends
  • Ability to create engaging, trend-aware, and brand-focused content independently
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Flexible schedule with availability for evenings, weekends, and events when required
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between NOW Hospitality locations

Preferred

  • Degree or professional experience in Marketing, Communications, Media, Film, Photography, Graphic Design, or related field
  • Previous experience creating content for hospitality, restaurants, nightlife, entertainment, events, or lifestyle brands
  • Experience managing social media content calendars and campaign execution
  • Knowledge of current digital marketing and social media strategies
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NOW Group

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NOW Group is a multi award-winning social enterprise based in Belfast Northern Ireland and expanding across the island of Ireland. We support people with hidden disabilities and autism into jobs with a future and our newest service has just launched in Dublin.We have several social enterprises including Loaf Cafes & Catering, Loaf Pottery in Crawfordsburn, JAM Card and GaugeNI. The profits made help us to carry out our mission of supporting people into employment, training and volunteering.For every Β£1 invested in us we generated Β£20 in social value.

Founded in 2001
Belfast, Northern Ireland, GBR
126 employees (7 in marketing)
28% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$2
Traffic Source Mix
Search
64.2%
Direct
23.6%
Referral
6.9%
Social
4.1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~126

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (3% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$66.4K
Last Raise
$66.4K
Undisclosed, 8 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2018
    Undisclosed
  • Sep 2016
    Grant β€’ $66.4K