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_A rare opportunity to join theCity Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality._ City Winery to deliver the

highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are

passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility,

combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine

classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining. We

have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and

active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a

large city.

Position Summary

The

Marketing Specialist plays a key supporting role within the City Winery Chicago

marketing team. Working under the guidance of the Marketing Manager, this

position focuses on the administrative and executional tasks that keep daily,

weekly, and monthly marketing initiatives running smoothly. The Marketing

Specialist assists with social media, email campaigns, collateral upkeep, and

partner outreach while also serving as an on-the-ground brand ambassador during

shows and community efforts. This role collaborates with internal teams and

artist representatives to ensure marketing plans are implemented accurately and

on time, helping increase visibility and audience engagement across digital,

print, and in-venue channels.

Overview of Responsibilities

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Digital Marketing Support

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Draft, schedule, and send on-sale announcements, targeted

promotional emails, and weekly SMS campaigns.

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Create and publish Facebook Events for upcoming shows and ensure

accuracy across digital platforms.

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Manage and post engaging content across social media channels;

monitor and respond to Meta messages, comments, and audience engagement.

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Track and report marketing metrics (Google Analytics, Iterable,

ticketing data).

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Maintain Yext listings and other local search platforms.

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Research and compile cross-promotion opportunities.

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Establish and monitor Google Alerts

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Administrative & ReportingSupport

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Maintain and update venue slideshow displays.

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Update the BandsInTown spreadsheet with upcoming events.

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Audit ticketing links for errors, sub-billing, and missing

information.

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Generate programming reports for shows with low ticket sales.

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Build and maintain lists for press and promotional opportunities.

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Prepare and distribute weekly promotional audit reports.

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Manage and update Asana tasks for artwork, graphics, and campaign

updates.

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Collateral & In-Venue Marketing

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Conduct daily walk-throughs of the venue to check and replace

marketing collateral.

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Coordinate and support Street Team efforts, including poster

printing, collateral drop-offs, and partner outreach.

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Capture and create content onsite for live posting.

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Attend at least one show bi-weekly to assess in-venue marketing,

capture live content, and observe audience engagement.

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Promotional Partnerships &Artist Support

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Submit shows to event listing sites, local promotional partners,

community groups, and relevant Facebook groups.

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Submit ticket allocations to promo partners based on programming

needs.

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Liaison with artist teams for promotional content.

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Support the Marketing Manager with execution of special projects

as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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Minimum 2 years’ experience in a marketing role (hospitality,

entertainment, or live events strongly preferred).

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Metrics-driven marketing mindset with strong creative instincts.

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Professional communication skills — written, oral, and

interpersonal.

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Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability

to balance multiple deadlines.

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Proficiency in marketing tools and platforms: Asana (a plus),

Google Suite, Microsoft Office, social media management tools, Google

Analytics, Iterable (a plus), Zynchro, and Yext.

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Passion for live music, hospitality, and community engagement.

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Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

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Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

preferred.

About Us

Wine, food, and

live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly

unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been turning heads across the

nation with amazing live performances, delectable cuisine, and award winning,

locally produced wines. But there's more to us than that we're a haven for community and creativity, a

place where the philosophy of hospitality is more than just a buzzword, but a

way of life. City Winery, founded by music industry veteran & visionary

Michael Dorf, has established itself as a one-of-a-kind brand providing

unforgettable experiences for guests. From world class music venues to

sustainably produced wines with ratings of 90+ points, City Winery offers a

range of topnotch events & experiences.

We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certainlocations, as required by law.