Marketing Assistant Job at 4 Entertainment Group in Chicago

The Marketing Assistant is responsible for our bar locations' marketing and communications, including digital marketing for social media, traditional marketing, event planning and community partnerships, merchandise, and e-commerce. All marketing efforts should be designed to increase traffic and revenue for each location. This position reports to the Marketing Manager.

About Us

Four Entertainment Group (4EG), located in Chicago, IL, is looking for outgoing, personable candidates to join our marketing team! This is an entry-level, full-time, hybrid position out of our Chicago office. Weekend and evening availability is a must!

4EG is a privately held, local company founded and helmed by four partners that acquire, develop, and manage a wide-ranging roster of exceptional establishments, including : aliveOne, Estelle's, Easy Bar, The Owl, Remedy, Central Park Bar, and The Getaway.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a creative and motivated Marketing Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for capturing the excitement of our events through photos, creating engaging social media content, and maintaining a vibrant online presence. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social media management within the entertainment industry.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Digital Marketing and Social Media

• Visit each assigned location at least twice a month to capture content. Whether it's attending and documenting various in-store marketing campaigns and events, or a typical night out.
• Social Media :
• Develop a bi-weekly social media calendar for each assigned location to help plan and schedule posts across all platforms, utilizing paid advertising and / or boosted posts as needed
• Write compelling and on-brand captions for social media posts
• Edit photos to enhance their quality and appeal
• Create eye-catching online graphics to promote events and engage our audience
• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to align social media efforts with overall marketing strategies
• Monitor social media trends and audience engagement to continuously improve content
• Monitor social media channels for feedback and messages
• Analyze data to help determine marketing strategies
• Share promotional images on social media
• Develop strategies to maintain and build social media followers
• Manage the locations' online reputation by responding to reviews, customer surveys, and direct messages
• Update and maintain Wix websites of assigned locations
• Plan and execute email campaigns to market events, private parties, and special promotions using Constant Contact
• Develop search and display campaigns using Google Ads
• Design and create posters to promote events, fundraisers, specials, and other in-house activities

Traditional Marketing

Event Planning and Community Partnerships

Merchandise and E-Commerce

Earned Media / Public Relations

Skills and Abilities Required :

Preferred Qualifications :

Education and Experience Required :

Benefits :

Apply now at https : / / www.foureg.com / careers

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