Social Media Manager (CHI)

breadbutterpr

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid sick/personal time

Birthday off

Endless summer Fridays

Flexible, hybrid schedule

Work remotely from any b&b city

Medical and dental + dependents

Extended benefits

Generous maternity and family planning

Holiday week in December

3% 401k contribution

Cell phone reimbursement

New business bonuses

Employee referral bonus

Dogs welcome

Weekly wine Wednesdays

Robust training program

Mentorship program

Local love initiative

Job summary

bread & Butter is a full-scale communications agency focused on food, drink and travel. The Social Media Manager will oversee client social platforms and influencer programs, working with the PR and Visual Content teams to craft a compelling brand voice.

You will build relationships with influencers across platforms, drive campaigns, and keep content aligned with client goals in a fast-paced agency setting. Hybrid, office-based with occasional travel; US work authorization required.

Qualifications

BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.
3–5 years relevant experience in social media management and influencer marketing, preferably with an agency.
Passion for building relationships with influencers across platforms.
Extensive knowledge of major social networks (FB, IG, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn).
Experience launching social campaigns for hotels, restaurants, food personalities or CPG brands.
Background in creative development, analytics tools and campaign analysis.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong copywriting and editing to match brand voice.

Responsibilities

Manage clients' online platforms and influencer programming daily.
Represent the company and collaborate with PR, Visual Content, and Digital Managing Director.
Develop a social voice and drive authentic, interactive conversations.
Identify partnerships, takeovers and promotions for brands and campaigns.
Lead influencer partnerships and guide creative collaborations.
Monitor trends and deliver timely social content.

Skills

Social media management

Influencer marketing

Relationship building

Copywriting

Campaign analytics

Content writing

Trend spotting

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Analytics tools

Campaign management platforms

Job description

Who we are:

bread & Butter is a full‑service communications agency with a fondness for all things food, drink and travel. We are a collaborative group of dreamers and do‑ers. We combine intimate local knowledge with an extensive national network to craft clever and multidisciplinary communications campaigns tailored to our clients’ needs. We only partner with inventive businesses that inspire us and continually challenge us to think big, but act small.

Why bread & Butter:

We are Southerners at heart, always saying, “Please” and “Thank You,” and hustlers by trade. We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table and practice what we preach to ensure the spirit of hospitality runs through everything we do. We're not a company that wastes time—your time or ours. We are not too busy to talk, come by, or think of new ways to increase long‑term brand awareness. For us, there is little difference between work and pleasure because our work is our pleasure.

We’re Looking at You!

A Social Media Manager with bread & Butter is a digital whiz kid, go‑getter, and many‑hat wearer who is ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work. You can’t get enough social, whether it’s following the top foodie influencers, keeping up with the latest digital trends or trying the newest TikTok trend. You’re also obsessed with restaurants, wine, food products, destinations and hotels and most likely have been a waiter, front‑desk clerk, line cook or oenophile in a past life.

You are the account dynamo, helping meet client goals by crafting a social media voice and channeling brand sentiment to build authentic, relevant, interactive conversations and relationships. A proverbial eager beaver, you meet or beat deadlines, stay ahead of trends and always look for a new way to skin a cat. You want to go big – because going home isn’t an option.

You're a problem solver, creative thinker, and value the relationships you've built with influencers and trendsetters. A Social Media Manager for bread & Butter should be thoughtful, creative, a strong writer, possess an almost obsessive attention to detail, and be the first to get in the mix when helping means the chance to learn more.

Available Opportunity:

A Social Media Manager for bread & Butter is responsible for managing the online platforms of clients and influencer programming on a daily basis. The Social Media Manager will serve as representative of the company and work in tandem with the PR team, working with the Visual Content Manager and Digital Managing Director.

Here’s What We Need:

BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience
3‑5 years relevant experience in social media management and influencer marketing, preferably with agency (vs. in‑house). Appreciates the art of telling the client story through influencer partnerships and key messaging.
A passion for building and cultivating relationships with influencers in the digital space, ranging from Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube and blog content creators.
Extensive knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube and other relevant social media networks.
Experience with launching social campaigns for hotels, restaurants, food personalities and/or CPG food and beverage brands.
Background in creative development, social media analytics tools, and campaign analysis.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, prioritizing and handling multiple projects.
Ability to peer and self‑edit writing quickly, turning around social media posts in real time.
Ability to identify strategic and creative social media collaborations, takeovers and promotions for brands and lead through steps to execute.
Help develop and strategize creative influencer partnerships and alliances that keep clients ahead of the curve.
Ability to exercise sound judgement, responding to consumers and guests within a brand’s voice during daily community management practices.
Media junkie – there’s no such thing as reading/watching too much. Bonus points for pop culture acumen.
Love of a fast‑paced environment and the satisfaction of a busy yet productive day.
Flexibility and a desire for endless possibilities. b&b is a dynamic, ever‑evolving company that thinks beyond black and white.
Excitement for growth, new ideas, new ways of doing things and a place you’re excited to call home. Say yes!

Working Conditions:

On the whole, this is an office‑based role. A Social Media Manager will spend time in meetings and briefings. Occasional travel might be required for client visits and planning. Although a manager’s commitment will tend to be standard office hours, deadlines or the demands of a client may see the manager working nights or weekends to ensure continued success. Must be authorized to work in the US.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this role is between $65,000 and $75,000.

Benefits: