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Creative Social Media Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (Required)
Position: Full-Time, 1099 Contractor
Start date: August 2026

  • Just Coast is a Chicago-based creative agency specializing in branding, social media, content creation, and creative strategy for hospitality and lifestyle brands. We partner with restaurants, bars, hotels, and consumer brands to create thoughtful, story-driven work that feels elevated, intentional, and true to each brand.

    At Just Coast, no two weeks look exactly the same. One day we're photographing cocktails at a new restaurant, the next we're brainstorming campaign ideas for a hotel, editing reels from home, or planning content with a client. Our clients trust us, give us creative freedom, and see us as an extension of their team, which means you'll have the opportunity to build real relationships, pitch ideas, and make a meaningful impact. We’re a true creative partner to our clients.

    We're a small, all-women creative team that values collaboration, curiosity, and doing work we're genuinely proud of. Because we're a small agency, everyone wears many hats. We value people who are adaptable, proactive, and excited to jump in wherever they're needed.

  • We're looking for a Creative Social Media Manager to own a dedicated portfolio of client accounts.

    You'll be responsible for the day-to-day planning, content creation, publishing, and community management for your accounts while collaborating with our team on overall strategy, creative direction, and content capture.

    We're looking for someone who takes ownership – someone who's invested in their clients, thinks ahead, brings fresh ideas to the table, and genuinely cares about creating exceptional work. You'll have the support of an experienced creative team, but we want someone who's excited to champion their accounts as if they were their own.

    • Own multiple client accounts from planning through publishing

    • Plan monthly content calendars based on each client's provided strategy

    • Develop creative concepts for reels, carousels, stories, and social campaigns

    • Write captions and social copy tailored to each brand's voice

    • Schedule content and manage community engagement

    • Capture high-quality iPhone photo and video during client shoots

    • Collaborate with our team to continually elevate ideas and execution

    • Stay on top of social trends, formats, and storytelling techniques that can be thoughtfully adapted for each brand

    • You have professional experience managing social media accounts from start to finish

    • You have a strong creative eye and understand that every brand should have its own voice and visual identity

    • You know how to turn a content shoot into weeks of thoughtful, engaging social content

    • You're an excellent writer who can adapt to different brand voices

    • You're highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities

    • You're confident capturing polished content on an iPhone

    • You enjoy collaborating, taking initiative, and owning your work

    Bonus Points

    • Experience working in social media with restaurants, bars, hotels, or hospitality brands

    • Experience with DSLR, mirrorless cameras, or film photography

    • A genuine love for hospitality, food, or design

    • This is a primarily work-from-home position with regular in-person collaboration.

      Most day-to-day work is completed remotely, but you'll attend anywhere from 5–15 client content shoots each month throughout Chicago, along with a monthly team meeting for planning and creative collaboration.

      Applicants must currently live in the Chicago area. Having a car is a plus, but not required if you're comfortable traveling to client locations via public transportation.

  • This is a full-time, 1099 contractor position with consistent, long-term work. While this is a contractor role, we believe in investing in our team and offer a number of contractor benefits and development opportunities.

    Most importantly, we're looking for someone who's excited to grow alongside Just Coast. We want someone who sees themselves building long-term relationships with our clients, taking ownership of their work, and becoming an integral part of our team.

    If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

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