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Social Media Specialist

Restaurant
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026

Overview
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Social Media Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for digital marketing and a strong understanding of social media platforms. This role is essential in enhancing our brand presence online, engaging with our customers, and driving traffic to our website.

Duties

  • Create, design and manage published daily content across various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Company Websites for all locations
  • Develop engaging multimedia content such as graphics, videos, and photography that resonate with target customers.
  • Monitor social media channels for comments, and messages; respond promptly to inquiries
  • Utilize tools for scheduling daily posts
  • Collaborate with the managers and owners to ensure brand consistency across all digital platforms.
  • Conduct proofreading of all published content to maintain high-quality standards.
  • Stay updated on industry trends in digital marketing and public relations to inform strategy development.
  • Create consistent meaningful content on all social media platforms, including writing and editing social media posts, improving customer engagement and promoting social media campaigns
  • Staying up to date on best practices and emerging trends in social media
  • Taking photographs for all social media outlets
  • Suggesting recommendations to adjust the social media marketing strategy for optimal results
  • Create and sync calendars of holidays and events with social media
  • All company handouts (event packets, brochures, direct mailer designs, menus)
  • Create and sync calendars of holidays and events with social media
  • Monitor and evaluate company’s social media presence on yelp, google, TripAdvisor, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest etc.
  • All company handouts (event packets, brochures, direct mailer designs, menus)
  • Provide general office support such as answering calls, emails, and scheduling appointments
  • Make reservations using booking systems and ensure all details are accurate

Requirements

  • Proven experience in social media management or digital marketing.
  • Strong skills in photography and graphic design; proficiency in Canva and Wix is a plus.
  • Must be able to write clearly and with good logic, and ensure that content has correct punctuation and grammarExcellent proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Familiarity with Hospitality Industry a plus.
  • Strong time management skills to effectively plan out your day
  • Knowledge of public relations principles and practices is advantageous.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.
  • Excellent writing, editing, presentation and communication skills
  • Demonstrable social networking experience and social analytics tools knowledge
  • Positive attitude, detail and customer oriented with good multitasking and organizational ability
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language
  • Preferable: BA in Communications, Marketing, Business, New Media or Public Relations
  • Must have at least 3 year experience

If you are passionate about social media, have a knack for creativity, and are eager to contribute to a growing team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • Social media marketing: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Rochester, NY 14618 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Rochester, NY 14618: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23

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