Social Media Manager (Part-Time)

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$0K/wk – $1K/wkMid Level1+ years expPart time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end social content from on-site shoots to community management and performance reporting for a fast casual brand, with on-site collaboration in Old Town, Chicago.

  • Content creation and publishing: plan, shoot, edit, caption, and schedule across IG, TikTok, Facebook, and more.
  • Community ownership: monitor engagement, respond to followers, and nurture an active audience around promotions and launches.
  • Measurement and optimization: track performance, pull insights, and propose new ideas to stay ahead of trends.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Create photo and video content on-site at the restaurant
  • Plan and maintain a content calendar
  • Edit short-form videos and social media content
  • Write engaging captions aligned with our brand voice
  • Publish and schedule content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and other platforms
  • Monitor comments, messages, reviews, and community engagement
  • Respond to followers and help build an active online community
  • Stay current with social media trends and recommend new content ideas
  • Track content performance and provide regular reports and insights
  • Work closely with the leadership team to support promotions, product launches, and campaigns
Requirements
  • Experience managing social media accounts for a business or brand
  • Strong photography and mobile videography skills
  • Experience editing short-form video using CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar software
  • Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and current social media trends
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work on-site in Old Town, Chicago for content creation sessions
Preferred
  • Experience working with restaurant, café, hospitality, or food brands
  • Experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
  • Portfolio showcasing previous social media or content creation work
Benefits
  • Flexible part-time schedule
  • Employee meal discounts
  • Gym membership
  • Train/transit stipend
  • Opportunity to grow as the company expands