Marketing Director Job at Windy City Events in Chicago

Overview Direct message the job poster from Windy City Events. Note: Spanish fluency required (written + spoken). This role requires professional proficiency in Spanish to effectively engage with our community, partners, and audiences. About Us Windy City Events, founded in 2023, produces Chicagos vibrant experiencesfrom 5Ks to street festivals to music festivals. Our mission is to celebrate community, uplift small businesses, and showcase local talent through culturally authentic, family-friendly events. Signature productions include the Michelada Fest, Miche 5K, Sabor Taco y Tequila Fest, Windy City Margarita Fest, and the Chicago House Run. What Were Looking For We are hiring a full-time Marketing Director to lead event marketing with a focus on sales, growth, and ROI. You will own the marketing plans for each event, manage budgets and campaigns, drive ticket sales and registrations, and ensure sponsor deliverables are met. This role is about strategy and execution, from mapping out a paid campaign that moves the needle to making sure our audiences get the right updates at the right time. This role is ideal for someone who is data-driven, highly organized, thrives under pressure, and can balance both strategic oversight and hands-on execution. What Youll Do Create and execute marketing plans for all events (5Ks, street festivals, and music festivals) Lead digital and social campaigns (Meta Ads, IG, TikTok, email blasts, Google Ads, etc.) with a focus on sales and conversions Identify content and branding needs, collaborating with the Creative Strategy Director to bring campaigns to life Partner with media outlets, sponsors, and community organizations to maximize exposure and reach Work with the sponsorship department to fulfill all sponsor marketing deliverables and prove ROI Build and manage detailed marketing budgets across channels (paid ads, OOH, influencer, street team, etc.) Track, report, and optimize campaign performance to hit sales and attendance goals Be on-site during events to support marketing activations, live content, and sponsor needs Provide weekly rundowns of marketing goals, KPIs, and accomplishments Communicate regularly with leadership to ensure strategy aligns with company growth What You Bring 3+ years of marketing experience (event marketing experience is a strong advantage) Track record of driving sales through digital and grassroots marketing campaigns is a plus! Strong multitasking and time management skills Highly organized and detail oriented Comfortable leading projects and working independently Professional proficiency in Spanish, both written and spoken Willingness to work weekends during festival season The Perks Hybrid flexibility with one remote day each week Behind-the-scenes access and a seat at the table for some of Chicagos most exciting events Opportunity to shape the direction of a young, growing company and make a real impact Creative, collaborative team environment that values new ideas Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Marketing and Sales Industries: Events Services #J-18808-Ljbffr