Social Media Coordinator (Greater Chicago Area)

FLSA STATUS: ExemptSALARY RANGE: $50,000 DEOLOCATION: Remote up to 25% travel in the Chicagoland area We are seeking an energetic, trend-focused Social Media Coordinator with a deep passion for the culinary and food & beverage industry. RESPONSIBILITIESBehind-the-Scenes Strategy Support: Partner with a Senior team members across up to 4 additional accounts, building content calendars, pre-production documents, and detailed performance reports via Monday.com. Active Community Management: Drive proactive brand outreach and responsive customer care. Spark conversations, address customer inquiries, and cultivate loyal foodie communities across feeds.nfluencer & Creator Outreach: Curate targeted lists of food creators, local culinary figures, and brand partners. Lead outreach and coordinate collaborations that drive brand awareness and audience growth. Agile Content & Story Execution: Handle real-time publishing, including ephemeral Stories content, same-day copy/creative adjustments, and rapid-turnaround brand moments. Trend Spotting & Innovation: Forecast emerging social trends, viral sounds, and content formats across the food landscape, sharing actionable recommendations with the team weekly. Analytics & Performance Tracking: Gather key metrics and audience insights to support monthly reporting and measure campaign ROI.Team Continuity: Provide operational coverage across team accounts during peak periods or transitions. QUALIFICATIONSDemonstrated Food & Beverage Passion: A genuine enthusiasm for food culture, viral dining trends, culinary creators, and consumer food brands. Social Media & Community Savvy: Working knowledge of major platforms (Instagram, TikTok, etc.) with hands-on experience or strong familiarity with community engagement, Stories execution, and audience growth tactics. Influencer & Relationship Building Skills: Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to identify, pitch, and coordinate with creators, local businesses, and brand partners. Organization & Task Management: Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple client accounts simultaneously (experience using Monday.com or similar project management software is a plus).Speed, Agility & Composure: Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, executing same-day turnaround requests, urgent edits, and real-time social moments with high attention to detail. Analytical Mindset: Familiarity with social media metrics, reporting, and translating performance data into actionable insights. Collaborative Mindset: Strong team player comfortable working both independently on direct accounts and collaboratively under the direction of senior strategists.