Digital Content Manager

Downers Grove, IL (Hybrid)

$110K/yr – $125K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end social and video content creation for a hospitality lifestyle brand, supervising production and real‑time storytelling that fuels campaigns and brand voice.

  • Must-have: 7–9+ years in content creation with leadership of at least two direct reports.
  • Standout: Lead episodic formats and platform-native content across multiple social channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end creation of high-quality video, photography, graphics, audio, and light copy — from concept through final delivery — in support of marketing campaigns, product launches, seasonal initiatives, internal storytelling, and always-on content.
  • Write, shoot, produce, and edit content as needed, while also directing and reviewing work produced by direct reports.
  • Translate brand priorities, seasonal campaigns, and product stories into clear, compelling content ideas and assets that scale across owned and paid channels.
  • Produce short- and long-form content optimized for social, digital, retail, and emerging platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, paid social, and internal channels.
  • Adapt content across formats while maintaining consistency, attention to detail, and editorial quality.
  • Actively monitor social platforms to identify emerging trends, cultural moments, and conversation shifts relevant to the brand.
  • Balance planned, campaign-driven content with reactive, lo-fi, social-first storytelling that feels authentic, timely, and platform-native.
  • Proactively pitch and develop repeatable, episodic content formats and ownable social franchises that drive recurring engagement and brand recognition.
  • Generate and present ideas that push creative boundaries, evolving existing formats and exploring new ways to express the brand through social content.
  • Ensure reactive content maintains brand voice, creative standards, and strategic alignment while moving at the speed of culture.

Requirements

  • 7–9+ years of experience in content creation, video production, social media, or digital creative role, preferably in hospitality or lifestyle brands and/or agency experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Film, or a related field preferred.
  • Proven experience building brands through content and storytelling across social and digital platforms.
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing and developing at least two direct reports.
  • Deep hands-on expertise across video production and post-production, including editing, motion graphics, and sound design.
  • Strong understanding of social content formats, trends, and platform best practices.
  • Excellent writing and storytelling skills with the ability to distill complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives.
  • Highly organized, dependable, extremely detail-focused, and able to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality and deadlines.
  • Thrives in fast-paced creative environments, balancing multiple priorities with energy, ownership, and resilience.
  • Collaborative, solutions-focused, and confident working with senior leaders and high-profile stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel up to ~30% during peak periods (including weekends), as needed.

Benefits

  • Incredible Discounts:
  • Monthly Dining Allowance
  • 50% Dining and Carryout
  • 40% Retail Wine
  • 20% Retail and Private Events
  • Monthly Complimentary Wine Tasting for Two
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Telemedicine and Wellness Program
  • Company Matching 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Savings Accounts- Health and Dependent Care
  • Health Savings Account
  • Long-Term Disability; Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (with option to purchase additional coverage)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Highly Competitive Pay plus Team Member Incentives & Rewards
  • Paid Time Off
  • Milestones Recognition Program
  • Complimentary Gym Membership in RSC Building
  • Hybrid Work Week (3 days in office, 2 days remote, depending on role)
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants logo

Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants was created with the inspiration of bringing the Napa Valley experience to all of America, by combining an elegant tasting room with a polished casual restaurant and scratch kitchen. Built upon the belief that food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections, Cooper’s Hawk is home to one of the world’s largest wine clubs with nearly 800k-and-growing member base. The Cooper’s Hawk portfolio currently includes over 70 Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant locations throughout 14 states, as well as a new “by Cooper’s Hawk” brands introduced in 2022: Piccolo Buco by Luca Issa & Cooper’s Hawk. At Cooper's Hawk, connection is at the heart of everything we do! As a part of our team, you'll join a culture of collaboration, where you'll find the tools, training, and support to succeed, and make a real difference. Join us on this exciting growth journey, as we deliver the extraordinary to our Wine Club Members, and Cooper's Hawk Community. Together, we'll transform moments into memories!Connection. Community. Uncompromising Hospitality.

Founded in 2005
Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
3.4K employees (132 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
850.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$12
Traffic Source Mix
Search
50.9%
Direct
42%
Referral
5%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.4K

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 7 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2019
    Private Equity

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