Happy Hospitality is hiring: Content Creator in Chicago

Happy Hospitality

Job Posting: Content Creator

About the Company:

We are a highly motivated bunch who seek to create a space where you know you are going to have a good time. We are known for our art-inspired spaces that are great for social gatherings. Our restaurants are wall to wall with lights, murals, and vignettes.

We are the marinara-muddled minds behind Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park restaurants. Our brand is glued together by our company culture. Many of our employees have been with the company from the first installment of the brand, Homeslice, and a common thread we share is paying a distinct amount of attention to detail in creating this atmosphere. Currently, we are looking for other team members who would like to grow their careers within the hospitality industry.

This job is for someone who may be looking for something more unconventional than a downtown office and who values building the customer experience from the ground up. The ideal candidate wants something more than a cubical and to really enjoy their work environment and the people they work with. With a restaurant group expanding as rapidly as we have, we need someone who is self-motivated and willing to take initiative. We're a passionate team dedicated to creating spaces where people are guaranteed a good time. Our restaurants are known for their art-inspired designs, filled with lights, murals, and unique features that make them perfect for social gatherings.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a creative and passionate content creator to join our restaurant group and bring our brand's story to life across digital platforms. This role requires someone with a strong eye for detail and the ability to capture the key elements of our restaurants through engaging written and visual content. You will work closely with our marketing team to develop high quality engaging content that speaks to our customers, promotes offerings and enhances our digital presence. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, organized, and self-driven individual with a passion for content creation & social media. This role reports to the Operations team; and collaborates closely with the management team across all locations.

The role provides an opportunity to grow and develop in an organization with a mission that has real positive social impact, in addition to aggressive business goals.

The Content Creator position requires in-office work alongside the brand and events teams. Additionally, you will work on-site at each Chicago location to curate content. The Content Creator must be on-site for most in-house events, significant holidays, some weekends, and other times as needed. Content creation hours will vary based on business needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create engaging text, image and video content
• Design posts to sustain readers’ curiosity and create buzz around new products
• Stay up-to-date with changes in all social platforms ensuring maximum effectiveness
• Develop engaging content in multiple formats, including text, image, and video
• Take high quality food and lifestyle photos (merchandise, cocktails, large groups, events) with ability to edit photos using appropriate tools (Adobe, Canva)
• Create posts that generate buzz around new products and keep readers coming back for more
• Oversee social media accounts’ layout
• Work collaboratively with operations, brand, events, management departments to achieve coherent and comprehensive brand messaging and customer engagement
• Prepare and present reports on the results of social media campaigns and strategies to company leadership
• Ability to adjust content strategy based on performance data and customer feedback to improve engagement and drive results
• Organize, sort, and maintain all digital assets in necessary content folders for immediate access
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven work experience in Social Media & content creation
• Expertise in multiple social media platforms
• Ability to create fun and engaging copy
• Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)
• Familiarity with online marketing strategies and marketing channels
• Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud, and Canva as well as other tools for editing and design
• Ability to grasp future trends in digital technologies and act proactively
• Excellent communication skills
• Multitasking and analytical skills

Required Years Of Experience:

• 1-2 years

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Some positions may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; working in all weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels and require wearing hearing protection.

Schedule:

• 40 hour week required
• Day Shift/Night Shift – flexible weekly schedule
• Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with some nights, and at least 2 hours on weekends
• On call; onsite for all events content is needed
• In-office or on-premise work setting

Compensation Details:

Compensation: $25

This is a contracted position, length of contract will be determined upon hire.

Benefits:

• Get Paid $ to Refer your Friends*
• 50% dining discounts during shift
• 25% dining discounts at other locations
• Flexible schedules in a fun, family friendly, team environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Options**
• Paid time off – vacation and sick**
• Free Uniform (Up to two branded T-Shirts)

Eligibility based off of time in position and average hours worked. Referred Employees Must Be in Good Standing.

Department:

Marketing

Reports to:

Operations

Status:

Hourly

FLSA Code:

Non-exempt

Location:

Chicago

Happy Camper is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity.

Must be eligible to legally work in the United States.