Company Description
Frost Chicago stands at the forefront of the event production industry, specializing in creating memorable experiences through innovative design and seamless execution. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we provide comprehensive event solutions including lighting, audio, video, staging, and design services. Our team is dedicated to creating memorable events that captivate and inspire, from grand-scale corporate gatherings and experiential activations, to luxury weddings and private functions.
At Frost Chicago, we believe in the power of collaboration and are committed to fostering a creative and supportive work environment. Our commitment to quality and detail ensures that every event we produce is a reflection of our dedication to our clients’ vision and our passion for event production. As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain focused on maintaining a workplace that values diversity, encourages innovation, and offers numerous opportunities for professional growth.
Role Description
We are looking for a dynamic Marketing Coordinator / Social Media Coordinator to join our team and help elevate our brand presence across multiple platforms. This is a full-time hybrid role based in the Greater Chicago Area. The Social Media / Marketing Coordinator will manage social media channels, develop marketing strategies, create content, and providing comprehensive marketing support to ensure project and company success. The role will also involve collaborating with internal teams, engaging with audiences, conducting market research, and analyzing campaign performance to ensure alignment with the company’s objectives.
In this role, you will work directly under the guidance of the Marketing Manager, actively collaborating to define the scope and impact of your position. We are seeking a passionate self-starter who is enthusiastic about the potential for professional growth within this industry and the pivotal role they will play as we expand and solidify our marketing department. This position is designed as a crucial stepping stone, offering significant opportunities for development and advancement within our organization
What You’ll Do:
Core Social Media Responsibilities:
- Create memorable and engaging content: You will translate our services, capabilities, mission, and vision of Frost Chicago into a compelling social narrative that engages new and existing audiences.
- Provide reporting and metrics: Collaborate with Marketing Manager to establish data-driven goals, reporting, and continued iteration based on learnings to measure success.
- Expand our reach and develop integrated engagement strategies: Collaborate with Marketing Manager on the development of strategies and executions for integrated campaign activations with the goal of expanding our reach, generating enthusiasm, and showcasing our expertise
- Manages social media accounts
- Social Media Calendar - Manage the short- and long-term social media calendar
- Execute organic and paid social media initiatives.
Core Marketing Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to support ongoing marketing initiatives and to align marketing strategies with company objectives, through ideation, planning, and execution to amplify engagement.
- Drafts, edits, organizes, and proofs various marketing collateral, including proposal content, award submittals, brochures, media relations pieces, and newsletter content to ensure content is comprehensive, competitive, and target-specific, as well as in accordance with the Frost Chicago brand standards.
- Assist in the implementation and tracking of marketing and social media calendars.
- Support in managing and coordinating all creative assets and marketing collateral for budget optimization.
- Researches clients, market trends, and background information to contribute to fully understanding the local competitive landscape.
- Provide general administrative support to the Marketing Manager (as needed).
Required Qualifications:
- Relevant BA/BS Degree required (Marketing, Communications, etc.) or equivalent professional experience.
- 1-2+ years experience in the Wedding, Experiential, Event Marketing or Digital Marketing industry is preferred.
- Proven track record of creating engaging and effective social media content.
- Skilled at developing social strategies, including innovative approaches and potential partnerships to meet goals, grow audiences, and reach new targets.
- An exceptional storyteller with expert understanding of the medium; always up-to-date on best practices and emerging platform capabilities.
- Basic graphic design skills with Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) for making small design updates and adjustments as needed.
- Experience with running paid ads - Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn ads, etc.
Required Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and practices.
- Graphic design knowledge in layouts, typography and marketing language.
- Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, and legibility – attention to detail.
- Ability to tailor communication to different audiences
- Project management and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to compile data to support reporting needs and communicate the findings.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact and collaborate with team members and clients.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice as we continue to define this position within the department.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
- This is a hybrid role based at our Chicago office in Bridgeport.
- Standard hours are Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work for event content capture.
- Travel is not typically required.
The salary range for this role is between $48,500 - $58,500. We offer a hybrid workplace and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Diversity and Inclusion at Frost Chicago:
Don’t check off every box in the requirements listed above? Please apply anyway!
At Frost Chicago, we believe that a diverse team enriches our workplace and enhances our innovation. We understand that not everyone may meet every qualification outlined. Studies show that individuals from marginalized communities – such as women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people of color, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to consider submitting an application. You may be the ideal candidate for this role or another opportunity with us!
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Frost Chicago is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates each person's authenticity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
ADA Compliance:
Frost Chicago fully adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ensuring that all candidates have equal access to our recruitment processes. We are committed to accommodating the needs of all applicants. If you require any specific accommodations for your interview or have any questions about the process, rest assured that we will do everything in our power to meet those needs.
Work Authorization:
Applicants must be legally eligible and authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
