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ROLE: CONTENT CREATOR
TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID ONSITE)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Welcome to The Kitchen by Kraft Heinz – the in-house agency taking marketing into a new era. With bases in Toronto and Chicago, we're not just a team; we're culinary pioneers blending culture, creativity, and collaboration. Join our 140+ member crew of Creatives, Strategists, Producers, Designers, and Content Creators. Together with our brand partners, we unlock creativity at the speed of culture, turning brands into icons with breakthrough social and digital ideas. Come be part of a team where passion meets innovation, crafting experiences that leave a lasting impression—one spicy idea at a time.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
In this role as Content Creator, you work alongside a team of Creatives and a Producer to plan, shoot, edit and optimize a wide range of content. From clever TikToks shot natively on device to deliciously staged food photography, you will work to create a range of still and video assets for some iconic brands. You’re an expert in social content – with a deep understanding of the platforms and what kind of content audiences expect on each. You enjoy the creative process and you’ll be part of a team that makes the kind of ideas, brand acts, and social content that gets people talking.
You’ll use your experience as a Content Creator to plan, shoot, edit, and design content at the speed of culture. You are on top of the latest trends and are well-versed in creating content for all platforms – you know what works on Instagram, twitter, and just how different both those platforms are from TikTok. You are a storyteller and use all your skills every day to create content that sets us apart from other brands online.
Your work will make a meaningful impact with a multi-talented team in North America (Toronto & Chicago) that blurs the lines of what advertising can be in today’s always-on, socially connected industry.
RESPONSIBILTIES:
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $65,000–$85,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
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TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.
Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global ‘In-House Agency of The Year’, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special - a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.
At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry - we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing! We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Performance Analyst is an insights-driven strategist who transforms data into ideas that shape creative, strategy, and brand decisions. This is not a traditional reporting role—you are a key partner in the creative process, helping teams understand not just what is happening, but why it matters and how it can inform what come next.
You bring together cultural awareness, platform expertise, and analytical thinking to uncover strategic and creative opportunities. You’re highly collaborative, curious by nature, and skilled at translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives that drive better work.
Working closely with the Analytics team, you will act as a day-to-day partner to cross-functional teams, guiding how performance insights inform briefs, content, and campaign direction across Influencer, organic and paid social.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
INSIGHTS & STORYTELLING (PRIMARY FOCUS)
COLLABORATION & INTEGRATION
SOCIAL & CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE
MEASUREMENT & ENABLEMENT
INNOVATION
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
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TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID)
ABOUT THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
The Kitchen is where creativity, culture, and speed collide. We bring together creatives, producers, data analysts, and social experts to deliver ideas that live across everything from social to TV. Built to move at the speed of culture, we respond to trends and real-world moments as they happen—creating work that transcends platforms, earns attention, and gets people talking.
Recognized on the global stage, our team has been celebrated by Cannes Lions, The One Show, and named Campaign’s Global In-House Agency of the Year. We’re ambitious, fast, and unapologetically driven to make work that defines the moment.
At The Kitchen, you won’t just be making ads—you’ll be shaping conversations. You’ll work alongside a team that’s hungry to create award-winning work and redefine what an in-house agency can be.
Now, we’re looking for an Art Director who’s ready to push boundaries and help shape what comes next. If you’re ready to lead, experiment, and create ideas that break through culture, we want to hear from you.
OVERVIEW
You're not just an Art Director, you’re a cultural observer, a visual storyteller, and a creative problem solver. You’re energized by the pace of modern creativity and thrive in environments where ideas need to happen now. You care deeply about craft, but you’re just as passionate about relevance and impact.
You’re ambitious, not just to make great work, but to make work that gets recognized, shared, and remembered.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $73,000–$90,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability
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TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID - 2 DAYS ONSITE)
ABOUT THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
The Kitchen is where creativity, culture, and speed collide. We bring together creatives, producers, data analysts, and social experts to deliver ideas that live across everything from social to TV. Built to move at the speed of culture, we respond to trends and real-world moments as they happen—creating work that transcends platforms, earns attention, and gets people talking.
Recognized on the global stage, our team has been celebrated by Cannes Lions, The One Show, and named Campaign’s Global In-House Agency of the Year. We’re ambitious, fast, and unapologetically driven to make work that defines the moment.
At The Kitchen, you won’t just be making ads—you’ll be shaping conversations. You’ll work alongside a team that’s hungry to create award-winning work and redefine what an in-house agency can be.
Now, we’re looking for an Art Director who’s ready to push boundaries and help shape what comes next. If you’re ready to lead, experiment, and create ideas that break through culture, we want to hear from you.
OVERVIEW
You're not just an Art Director, you’re a cultural observer, a visual storyteller, and a creative problem solver. You’re energized by the pace of modern creativity and thrive in environments where ideas need to happen now. You care deeply about craft, but you’re just as passionate about relevance and impact.
You’re ambitious, not just to make great work, but to make work that gets recognized, shared, and remembered.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $73,000–$90,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability
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TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.
Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global In-House Agency of The Year, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special, a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.
At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry, we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing. We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
In this role as a Social Copywriter, you are part of an agile social team that is constantly looking for inspiration in the world, culture, and on the internet to find the next opportunity for a breakthrough social content. You are the voice of your brands online and therefore are responsible for shaping the brands’ personalities every day with the words and ideas you create for social. You have a deep understanding of your audience, and your brands’ passion points to be able to identify opportunities for social content. You have the creative ability to craft the clever responses, humorous posts and meaningful brands act on social that define how your brand comes to life.
You will interface with the community every day, through the lens of earning attention and starting a conversation. You’ll collaborate with a content creator and social media manager to ideate and create content for social, and you’ll work with an Art Director/Copywriter team to elevate great social ideas into brand acts and elevated content. You help create and steward the playbooks that define the personality of these brands, from their passion points to their tone of voice. You will help ensure that each brand lives up to its unique place in a constantly evolving dynamic world of social media.
Your work will make a meaningful impact with a multi-talented team in North America (Toronto & Chicago) that blurs the lines of what advertising can be in today’s always-on, socially connected industry.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $57,000–$65,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
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TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID 2-3 DAYS ONSITE)
ABOUT THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.
Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global ‘In-House Agency of The Year’, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special - a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.
At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry - we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing! We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
In this role as a Producer, you’ll use your experience as a production expert to bridge ideas and reality to create breakthrough creative work. You’ll collaborate with creative teams and project managers to source solutions and plan the creation of content. You’ll use your network of partners and suppliers to create work that’s better than what’s already been done, or to help identify how to do what has never been done before. You and your team will find ways to make great content and experiences at the speed of culture.
Your work will make a meaningful impact with a multi-talented team in North America (Toronto & Chicago) that blurs the lines of what advertising can be in today’s always-on, socially connected industry.
For the right candidate, this job offers the best of all worlds – a chance to work with incredible brands at a world-class company, a chance to be an active contributor of ideas to a creative culture, a chance to grow your production skills as part of a collaborative team, and a chance to create timely stories for timeless brands with opportunities that will inspire you.
Your work will make a meaningful impact with a multi-talented team in North America (Toronto & Chicago) that blurs the lines of what advertising can be in today’s always-on, socially connected industry.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $70,000–$85,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
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TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.
Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global In-House Agency of The Year, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special, a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.
At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry, we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing. We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
In this role as a Social Copywriter, you are part of an agile social team that is constantly looking for inspiration in the world, culture, and on the internet to find the next opportunity for a breakthrough social content. You are the voice of your brands online and therefore are responsible for shaping the brands’ personalities every day with the words and ideas you create for social. You have a deep understanding of your audience, and your brands’ passion points to be able to identify opportunities for social content. You have the creative ability to craft the clever responses, humorous posts and meaningful brands act on social that define how your brand comes to life.
You will interface with the community every day, through the lens of earning attention and starting a conversation. You’ll collaborate with a content creator and social media manager to ideate and create content for social, and you’ll work with an Art Director/Copywriter team to elevate great social ideas into brand acts and elevated content. You help create and steward the playbooks that define the personality of these brands, from their passion points to their tone of voice. You will help ensure that each brand lives up to its unique place in a constantly evolving dynamic world of social media.
Your work will make a meaningful impact with a multi-talented team in North America (Toronto & Chicago) that blurs the lines of what advertising can be in today’s always-on, socially connected industry.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $57,000–$65,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
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TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: TORONTO (HYBRID)
COMPANY OVERVIEW
The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.
Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global In-House Agency of The Year, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special, a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.
At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry, we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing. We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As an Associate Creative Director (Copy) at The Kitchen, you’ll support the creative director to help lead a team of talented creatives to craft and write culturally resonant campaigns. Working alongside another ACD (Art Director), you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of experts to craft ideas that move people and generate buzz. Whether it's a quick-turn trend activation or a thoughtfully crafted TV spot, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping work that captures attention, earns media, and inspires action.
Key Responsibilities:
What We’re Looking For:
The Kitchen and Kraft Heinz are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
The anticipated annual base salary range for the ACD (Jr) position is $115,000–$130,000. Individual compensation within the base salary range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. The base salary range listed does not include variable pay or other elements of the total rewards program.
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TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: CHICAGO
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Welcome to The Kitchen by Kraft Heinz – the in-house agency taking marketing into a new era. With bases in Toronto and Chicago, we're not just a team; we're culinary pioneers blending culture, creativity, and collaboration. Join our 100+ member crew of Creatives, Strategists, Producers, Designers, and Content Creators. Together with our brand partners, we unlock creativity at the speed of culture, turning brands into icons with breakthrough social and digital ideas. Come be part of a team where passion meets innovation, crafting experiences that leave a lasting impression—one spicy idea at a time.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Senior Strategist at The Kitchen is responsible for serving as the day-to-day strategic lead across multiple brands. We seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment. This role demands a unique blend of strategic thinking, cultural curiosity, and, above all, a passion for social media. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing strategies for brand activations and overseeing the content development for organic social. We seek someone with a proven track record of successful campaigns, strategic brief development, and framework building. The ideal candidate understands the full marketing funnel and ecosystem and how social media fits in. They will lead and coach a team of Social Media Managers, ensuring the team is inspired to deliver great content and brand activations that move at the speed of culture.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $100,000–$120,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
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TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: TORONTO
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Welcome to The Kitchen by Kraft Heinz – the in-house agency taking marketing into a new era. With bases in Toronto and Chicago, we're not just a team; we're culinary pioneers blending culture, creativity, and collaboration. Join our 100+ member crew of Creatives, Strategists, Producers, Designers, and Content Creators. Together with our brand partners, we unlock creativity at the speed of culture, turning brands into icons with breakthrough social and digital ideas. Come be part of a team where passion meets innovation, crafting experiences that leave a lasting impression—one spicy idea at a time.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
The Senior Strategist at The Kitchen is responsible for serving as the day-to-day strategic lead across multiple brands. We seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment. This role demands a unique blend of strategic thinking, cultural curiosity, and, above all, a passion for social media. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing strategies for brand activations and overseeing the content development for organic social. We seek someone with a proven track record of successful campaigns, strategic brief development, and framework building. The ideal candidate understands the full marketing funnel and ecosystem and how social media fits in. They will lead and coach a team of Social Media Managers, ensuring the team is inspired to deliver great content and brand activations that move at the speed of culture.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
The Kitchen and Kraft Heinz. are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $100,000–$120,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
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ROLE: CREATIVE RESOURCE MANAGER
TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID - 2-3 DAYS ONSITE)
ABOUT THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.
Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global ‘In-House Agency of The Year’, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special - a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.
At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry - we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing! We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.
OVERVIEW
As a Creative Resource Manager, you are responsible for understanding the inner workings of the entire creative department — who makes up the team, the roles they play, each person’s strengths and opportunities, how they work, and who is best suited for a particular assignment.
You will play a critical role in organizing and managing resourcing across a dynamic creative department of 55+ people. You are resourceful, highly organized, and a natural connector. You are passionate about creative work and understand the process behind producing great content, campaigns, and social work.
Working closely with creative leadership and cross-functional teams, you will help ensure projects are properly staffed, timelines are clearly communicated, and the team has what they need to deliver high-quality work efficiently and effectively.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $95,000–$105,000 USD. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of
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TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID)
Company Overview
The Kitchen brings together a range of disciplines and capabilities. It’s a team of creatives, producers, data analysts and social experts working together to deliver remarkable ideas that live in a variety of mediums, from everything from social to TV. This team moves at the speed of culture. It is built to respond to trends and events as they happen, coming up with the ideas that transcend social media to capture the spirit of the moment, earn media impressions, and get the country talking.
Are you ready to join an award-ambitious team that's making waves in the advertising industry? Our incredible team has been recognized internationally by industry giants like Cannes, One Show and was named Campaign's Global ‘In-House Agency of The Year’, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry. Join us and be a part of something truly special, a team that's dedicated to creating ground-breaking work and pushing limits.
At The Kitchen, we're not just looking for individuals who want to be a part of the advertising industry, we're looking for trailblazers who are ready to lead the way to the next big thing. We want individuals who are passionate about producing award-winning work and have an innate drive to their craft and are eager to generate innovative ideas both within and outside of the brief.
Role Overview
As a Social Media Manager in The Kitchen, you are a platform expert: you use your knowledge of social media, and the audiences that engage with content online to ensure that our brands create work for the right channels and platforms, and at the right moments. You ensure that work is inspired by, and made for the right audiences, and you listen to the conversations online to help inform the work that we do. Every day, you keep your finger on the pulse of online conversations to identify reactive social opportunities that fit each brand’s values and personality. You understand each brand’s seasonality and passion points to make recommendations for proactive social content. You work with the team’s Social Media Strategist to ensure that we have well thought out purpose, strategy, and tone, for our social media presence.
For the right candidate, this job offers the best of all worlds – a chance to work with incredible brands at a world-class company, a chance to be an active contributor of ideas to a creative culture, a chance to grow your social strategy skills as part of a collaborative team, and a chance to create timely stories for timeless brands with opportunities that will inspire you.
Core Responsibilities
• SOCIAL STRATEGY: Create briefs/Content kick-off documents in partnership with strategy, media and creative partners
• SOCIAL PLAYBOOK OWNERSHIP: Collaborate in the creation of, and own the day to day use and refinement of your brand’s social playbook.
• SOCIAL PLANNING: Create and maintain social media content calendars based on your brand’s relevant passion points and cultural moments.
• DEPLOYMENT: Upload legal-approved content to social channels and/or supports trafficking process
• COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT: work with the social writer to oversee the brand’s social channels for strategic communications opportunities, and reviews inbound comments, questions and risks
• SOCIAL INSIGHTS: Complete social media audits and competitive reports to help our brands stay ahead of our competitors
• MEDIA INTEGRATION: Work with our media partners (P57) to own the paid-media relationship for your brand(s). Recommend media optimizations (in partnership with P57) as necessary, synthesize media data into actionable insights for future briefings
• SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERTISE: You are a platform expert who ensures that the creatives, strategists, and brand partners around you understand how to operate in a constantly changing world of social media platforms, trends, and memes. You will collaborate with creative to ensure creative product is best in class, on brief and platform-appropriate
• REPORTING: Collaborate with insights partner to create insightful and actionable social media reports
Experience & Skills
• 3+ Years experience in a community management, social strategy, or creative department in a related role.
• A proven track record of managing brands with a significant following, ideally for a CPG or lifestyle brand.
• A university or college diploma in marketing, advertising, or a related field is preferred.
• A history of being able to work with creative teams and strategists, providing expertise and influencing the brand’s strategy online.
• Proficient in creating presentations (PowerPoint or Keynote). Experience with one or more insights tools and services. Social listening experience is an asset.
• A love and deep understanding of social culture, memes, and trends.
• Experience with a social media management platform (i.e. Sprout Social) is required.
• Excellent presentations skills and communication skills in a group environment.
• A passion for food and food marketing
Commitment to Diversity
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
Pay Transparency Statement (Base Salary Only)
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $77,000-$85,000 . Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
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ROLE: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: TORONTO
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Welcome to The Kitchen by Kraft Heinz – the in-house agency taking marketing into a new era. With bases in Toronto and Chicago, we're not just a team; we're culinary pioneers blending culture, creativity, and collaboration. Join our 90+ member crew of Creatives, Strategists, Producers, Designers, and Content Creators. Together with our brand partners, we unlock creativity at the speed of culture, turning brands into icons with breakthrough social and digital ideas. Come be part of a team where passion meets innovation, crafting experiences that leave a lasting impression—one spicy idea at a time.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Account Executives support the Accounts team by overseeing small to medium sized programs and/or working as part of a larger team on large-scale programs.
Successful Account Executives are skilled communicators, efficient project planners and flexible and creative problem solvers that can manage projects with excellence from start to finish. The ideal Account Executives are organized, passionate about client relations, and focused on superior project management.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $$57,000 - $65,000 . Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of SALT/The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
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TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: CHICAGO (HYBRID - 3 DAYS ONSITE)
Position Overview
The Group Strategy Director is a leadership role within The Kitchen -Kraft Heinz’s integrated creative function- uniquely embedded into the Kraft Heinz business, responsible for driving strategic excellence across a designated business unit comprising 4-8 consumer-facing brands. This individual will serve as a strategic consult for their business unit, connecting brand objectives to actionable insights and creative direction for The Kitchen. Reporting to the Head of Strategy in The Kitchen, the Group Strategy Director will lead a team of strategists, collaborate with creative and communication leads, and act as a strategic partner to senior marketing leadership within their business unit.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Education & Experience
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
We fuel deliciousness around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Jell-O, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life are global teams of 39,000+ food lovers, creative problem solvers, and dynamic leaders worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger.
We also stand committed to responsible, innovative and sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re redefining the food industry with innovative thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
New Hire Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Location(s)
Chicago/Aon Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.
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Apply to SALT XC
ROLE: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
TEAM: THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA
LOCATION: CHICAGO
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Welcome to The Kitchen by Kraft Heinz – the in-house agency taking marketing into a new era. With bases in Toronto and Chicago, we're not just a team; we're culinary pioneers blending culture, creativity, and collaboration. Join our 90+ member crew of Creatives, Strategists, Producers, Designers, and Content Creators. Together with our brand partners, we unlock creativity at the speed of culture, turning brands into icons with breakthrough social and digital ideas. Come be part of a team where passion meets innovation, crafting experiences that leave a lasting impression—one spicy idea at a time.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
Account Executives support the Accounts team by overseeing small to medium sized programs and/or working as part of a larger team on large-scale programs.
Successful Account Executives are skilled communicators, efficient project planners and flexible and creative problem solvers that can manage projects with excellence from start to finish. The ideal Account Executives are organized, passionate about client relations, and focused on superior project management.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $$57,000 - $65,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of SALT/The Kitchen’s total rewards program.
Ready to apply?
Apply to SALT XCCookies & analytics
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