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Illinois Employer Communications Specialist in East Hazel Crest, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11970872
Job Overview:
Wind Creek Hospitalitys Communications Specialist will serve as the voice and content strategist for all existing and emerging social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Additionally, the Communications Specialist will be responsible for providing overall support to the Corporate Communications Departmentassisting with writing, proofing and project management for Wind Creek Hospitality initiatives. This position will report directly to Wind Creek Hospitalitys Corporate Communications Director.
Purpose:
Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.
Value System:
Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best.We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer.The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Acting as the voice and content strategist for the propertys Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and any emerging social media platforms
- Excelling in visual storytelling by uniting captivating copy with high-quality content that is relevant, drives KPIs, and aligns with content optimization techniques
- Staying abreast of current social media trends and tools to help grow the propertys online community
- Collaborating with Communications, Marketing, Creative Services, and other departments as neededensuring social media tactics align with corporate and property strategies
- Tracking post performance and making optimizations as necessary
- Compiling and distributing monthly social reports
- Coordinates the internal newsletter efforts at the property
- Assisting with the planning, coordination, and implementation of projects/strategies for Wind Creek Hospitality
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Job Requirements: (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)
High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within 6 months from start date as a condition of continued employment
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
Bachelors degree with an emphasis on either communications, marketing, journalism, media, broadcasting, or public relations
- Or Four (4) years of experience managing a professional social media account(s)required
One (1) year experience managing a social media account(s) in either a professional or internship setting-required
To be considered for this position, please submit:
Cover letter
Minimum of two social media post samples (online portfolios are welcome)
Minimum of two writing samples (online portfolios are welcome)
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point. A skills test will be administered, and the candidate must achieve at least 70% skills pass raterequired
Working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and a social media content management tool
Exceptional writing, proofreading, and public speaking skills
Basic photo and video editing skills
Conversant with a variety of writing styles and tones
Must possess a high level of maturity with the ability to
self-manage and conduct independent research
Previous experience in customer relations or guest servicespreferred
Previous on-camera experience (or comfortable being on-camera)preferred
Must successfully pass job interview, including a guest service audition
Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Willing and able to stand and/or walk for an entire shift
Willing and able to endure outside weather conditions; heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.
Willing to travel as recommended or required
Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position
On-line applications are accepted at<https://windcreek.com/careers>.For internal employees please submit your Internal Job Posting Form to your propertys Human Resources office.