Social Media Manager and Content Creator

Social Media Manager (On-Site) — Chicago

Zeitlin's Delicatessen is looking for a Social Media Manager to own our content strategy and execution — on the ground, inside a fast-paced Jewish deli environment.

This is not a desk-only role. You'll be partly on site, reacting to real moments, working closely with a kitchen and front-of-house team, and driving the narrative of one of Chicago's most distinctive — and fast-growing — delis.

This role is a mix of:

• Strategy + planning (content calendar, campaigns, promotions)
• In-the-moment execution — captured live on site
• Community management and audience growth
• Reporting and team collaboration

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Responsibilities

• Own the content calendar end-to-end — planning, execution, publishing
• Be on site 2–3 days per week (Sundays are key)
• Capture, edit, and publish short-form video (Reels / TikTok) independently
• Manage influencer outreach and coordinate collaborations
• Monitor, respond to, and grow engagement across Instagram and TikTok
• Maintain a clean, current Instagram grid (including removing outdated promos)
• Brief and coordinate with our design/production team on assets when needed
• Lead content capture at farmers markets (at least once/month)
• Report on performance and adjust strategy accordingly
• Work directly with the Marketing Manager and Founder

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What we're looking for

• Someone who takes ownership — you don't wait to be told what to create
• Experience managing social media for a brand, restaurant, or food business (your own clients count)
• Strong eye for authentic, real, in-the-moment content — not over-produced
• Comfortable executing under pressure during busy service hours
• Organized, deadline-oriented, and reliable
• Confident shooting and editing short-form video on your phone
• Able to shift between planned content and reactive moments without losing the thread
• Based in Chicago with reliable transportation
• Familiarity with Jewish food / deli culture is a plus, not a requirement

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Details

• Part-time: 12–15 hours/week
• Hourly rate: $30
• Hybrid. Partially on-site role/home office (not remote)
• Trial period to start — with room to grow as the brand scales

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12.0 – 15.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60614