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?
Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.
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. xsgimln
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.

Work arrangement
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