Public Relation / Social Media & Event Manager

Creative Person to Join our Team
Chicago-area special event company specializing in art festivals seeks a full time Public Relations/ Social Media + Event Manager to manage the public outreach and social media messaging/marketing of 20+ annual festivals, events, and our year round e-commerce website: ArtZipper.com.

We are a woman-owned, 38-year-old small business with long term growth potential for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include:
Post calendar listings on various event websites
Create and complete social media campaigns for festivals, call for artists, and more.
Create and complete eblast campaigns for each festival, call for artists, and more.
Coordinate and pitch stories with press publications
Write and distribute press releases per show and for the overall season
Reach out to news publications (including newspapers, blogs, TV, etc.) and pitch press releases
Present new ideas on how to get more people to the festivals and how to get more artists to apply for the festivals
Present new ideas on how to get more buyers to ArtZipper.com and how to get more artists to show their artwork on ArtZipper.com
Be part of on-site productions team and assist with event load-in and show management.
Posting on social media throughout events
Applicants should be well-versed with Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, MailChimp/Constant Contact, and Eventbrite.

Good eye for great images is a must.

Applicants should be available to work most weekends May through September.

Applicants should be able to stand for 8+ hours.

Reliable transportation is required.

Knowledge of and skills in web, marketing, and/or graphic design a must.

Previous festival, live event/performance, or tradeshow/convention experience is a plus.

Applicants must have excellent computer skills.

Superb organizational skills and proven ability to multi-tasking required.

College and advanced degrees preferred.

Love of art is a plus!

Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations