Content Creator

About Us
We are a highly motivated bunch who seek to create a space where you know you are going to have a good time. We are known for our art-inspired spaces that are great for social gatherings. Our restaurants are wall to wall with lights, murals, and vignettes.

We are the marinara-muddled minds behind Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park restaurants. Our brand is glued together by our company culture. Many of our employees have been with the company from the first installment of the brand, Homeslice, and a common thread we share is paying a distinct amount of attention to detail in creating this atmosphere. Currently, we are looking for other team members who would like to grow their careers within the hospitality industry.

Position Opening: Content Creator
Job Summary
We are seeking a creative and passionate content creator to join our restaurant group and bring our brand's story to life across digital platforms. This role requires someone with a strong eye for detail and the ability to capture the key elements of our restaurants through engaging written and visual content. You will work closely with our marketing team to develop high quality engaging content that speaks to our customers, promotes offerings and enhances our digital presence. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, organized, and self-driven individual with a passion for content creation & social media. This role reports to the Operations team and collaborates closely with the management team across all locations.

Opportunity Overview
The role provides an opportunity to grow and develop in an organization with a mission that has real positive social impact, in addition to aggressive business goals.

Work Environment
The Content Creator position requires in-office work alongside the brand and events teams. Additionally, you will work on-site at each Chicago location to curate content. The Content Creator must be on-site for most in‑house events, significant holidays, some weekends, and other times as needed. Content creation hours will vary based on business needs.

Casual dress code. A work environment where employees can feel relaxed and able to focus on tasks. Creative work environment. We also settle in and get a lot done together in an open, collaborative, and focused environment. Free food and coffee.

Responsibilities

Create engaging text, image and video content

Design posts to sustain readers’ curiosity and create buzz around new products

Stay up-to-date with changes in all social platforms ensuring maximum effectiveness

Develop engaging content in multiple formats, including text, image, and video

Take high quality food and lifestyle photos (merchandise, cocktails, large groups, events) with the ability to edit photos using appropriate tools (Adobe, Canva)

Create posts that generate buzz around new products and keep readers coming back for more

Oversee social media accounts’ layout

Work collaboratively with operations, brand, events, management departments to achieve coherent and comprehensive brand messaging and customer engagement

Prepare and present reports on the results of social media campaigns and strategies to company leadership

Adjust content strategy based on performance data and customer feedback to improve engagement and drive results

Organize, sort, and maintain all digital assets in necessary content folders for immediate access

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment
Some positions may involve frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; working in all weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels and requiring wearing hearing protection.

Non-Physical Demands

Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, tedious or exacting work, and working with others as part of a team

Occasionally requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously, emergency situations, and an irregular schedule

Ability to find own transportation for going from location to location for content purposes

Qualifications / Requirements

Expertise in multiple social media platforms

Ability to create fun and engaging copy

Ability to deliver creative content (text, image and video)

Familiarity with online marketing strategies and marketing channels

Ability to use Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva and other tools for editing and design

Ability to grasp future trends in digital technologies and act proactively

Multitasking and analytical skills

Graphic Design experience

Experience in Food Photography

Knowledge in iPhone Photo and Video tools

BS degree in Marketing, new media or relevant field

Leadership Skills/Values

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Decision Making and Problem Solving: Able to identify and analyze program and system problems while offering alternative solutions. Responds well to feedback and takes appropriate actions.

Professionalism: Displays enthusiasm, dedication, and interest regarding position responsibilities and duties. Expresses willingness to undertake projects, supports organizational goals and endeavors, and demonstrates flexibility in response to changing circumstances. Maintains professionalism in all aspects of job duties.

Time Management and Initiative: Works with minimal supervision and effectively completes tasks when direction is given.

Mathematical Reasoning: The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Oral Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Problem Sensitivity: The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Attention to detail: A strong sense of attention to detail; proactively advising on mistakes before they are posted/displayed publicly

Required Years of Experience

1‑2 years

Schedule

Day Shift/Night Shift – flexible weekly schedule

At least 2 hours on weekends

On call; onsite for all events content is needed

In‑office or on‑premise work setting

Compensation Details
Compensation: $25. This is a contracted position; length of contract will be determined upon hire.

Benefits

Get Paid $ to Refer your Friends*

50% dining discounts during shift

25% dining discounts at other locations

Flexible schedules in a fun, family friendly, team environment

Medical, Dental and Vision Options**

Paid time off – vacation and sick**

Free Uniform (Up to two branded T‑Shirts)

** Eligibility based off of time in position and average hours worked. * Referred Employees Must Be in Good Standing.

Department & Location
Department: Marketing | Reports to: Operations | Status: Variable Hour | FLSA Code: Non‑exempt | Location: Denver

Application Information
All candidates are also encouraged to come in and apply or direct questions to our restaurant at any time between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday‑Friday.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Happy Camper is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, veteran status, life experiences and ideas. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and strive to provide an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. Must be eligible to legally work in the United States.

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