Social Media Marketing Specialist

Hospitality & Events Industry Chicago, IL (Hybrid | Majority Remote) 25-30 Hours Per Week | W2 Contract

Are you passionate about social media, content creation, and storytelling? Do you love being out in the city capturing engaging moments, experiences, and events?

Our client in the hospitality and events industry is seeking a Social Media Content Creator to support a busy in-house marketing team during an exciting period of growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, hands-on content creator who enjoys shooting, editing, publishing, and engaging with audiences across social platforms.

This role offers significant flexibility, the chance to work on high-visibility campaigns and events across Chicago, and strong potential for extension or future conversion.

Location

Candidates must be local to the Chicago area and available to travel throughout the city to capture original content and support live event coverage.

Hybrid work environment

• Majority remote (80-90%)

Contract Details

• W2 Contract
• 25-30 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling
• 3+ month initial engagement
• Strong potential for extension and possible long-term opportunities
• Compensation: $30-38/hour (flexibility for exceptional candidates)

What You'll Do

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Capture original photo and video content throughout Chicago
• Create engaging short-form content for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms
• Edit videos using mobile-first editing tools, with CapCut preferred
• Develop visually compelling content aligned with brand objectives and current social trends

Event & Live Coverage

• Support live coverage of events, activations, and community experiences
• Capture real-time content and quickly publish social updates
• Help showcase unique experiences, attractions, and citywide initiatives

Social Media Management

• Write engaging social media captions and platform-specific copy
• Assist with community management across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn
• Monitor messages, comments, and audience engagement
• Support giveaways, creator partnerships, and influencer outreach efforts

Channel Growth & Innovation

• Help expand the brand's presence across social platforms
• Contribute ideas for new content formats and audience engagement tactics
• Assist with the rollout of new social tools and features
• Stay current on social media trends, platform updates, and best practices
• Utilize analytics to storytell

Influencer Marketing

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience creating content for social media brands, organizations, agencies, or personal channels
• Strong mobile photography and videography skills
• Experience editing short-form video content
• Proficiency with CapCut or similar editing platforms
• Experience using Canva for social media graphics and creative assets
• Excellent writing and social copywriting skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hospitality, tourism, events, entertainment, lifestyle, or consumer-facing brands
• Experience covering live events and creating real-time social content
• Strong understanding of Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and emerging social platforms
• Passion for content trends, visual storytelling, and audience engagement

Why This Opportunity?

• Flexible schedule
• Majority remote work environment
• Opportunity to create content across one of the country's most vibrant cities
• Work closely with an established social media and marketing team
• Gain hands-on experience supporting large-scale campaigns and events
• Strong possibility of contract extension and future growth opportunities

Anticipated Start Date: late October to early November 2026

If you're a creative social media professional who loves producing compelling content and bringing stories to life through video, photography, and social engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

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Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.