Digital Content & Social Media Manager

STATE OF PLAY • Chicago, IL

2d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Content & Social Media Manager will play a critical role in bringing our brands to lifenthrough compelling, high-quality digital storytelling. This role is heavily focused on hands-on content creation, in-venue capture, editing, and social media management, supporting the centralized marketing team while driving brand awareness, engagement, and in-venue excitement across all platforms. This is a creative, fast-paced role for someone who thrives behind the camera and in the apps — capturing real moments, editing engaging short-form content, staying on top of trends, and executing a consistent, on-brand social presence. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, entertainment, and digital culture, and is excited to grow within a dynamic, creative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 2-4 years of relevant marketing, hands-on content creation, and social media management experience preferred (internship experience accepted)
• Strong experience creating content behind a phone, camera, and audio equipment in real-world environments
• Required proficiency in Canva, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobo Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, and digital storytelling
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive, proactive, and eager to learn and grow within a creative marketing team
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 15 lbs as needed for content capture and events
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays for activations and venue moments
• Authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality photo and video content in-venue using mobile devices, cameras, and audio equipment
• Create engaging short-form and long-form content for social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Reels, Stories, etc.)
• Edit content using Canva, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
• Ensure all content aligns with brand standards, visual identity, and tone of voice
• Coordinate photoshoots and video shoots and assist on large-scale production shoots
• Schedule, publish, and manage daily social media posts across platforms
• Monitor and engage with online communities through comments, DMs, and interactions
• Track performance and assist in optimizing content based on engagement, reach, and platform trends
• Support influencer visits, media moments, community events, and in-venue activations
• Capture real-time content during events, openings, and brand moments
• Lead content creation across multiple brands and locations as needed
• Execute social content plans in partnership with the centralized marketing team
• Assist with additional marketing responsibilities as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level