Social Media Content Creator

Job Title: Social Media Content Creator

Location: Remote – Candidates must be based in the Greater Chicago, IL or Greater New York Metro areas. East Coast candidates outside these areas may also be considered.

Duration: 12+ Months (Contract/Temp with the possibility of extension)

Schedule: 1st Shift (Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week)

Pay Range: $25/hour W2

Travel: Occasional travel may be required (up to 25%).

Job Description:

We are seeking a creative, trend-savvy Social Media Content Creator / Social Content Specialist to develop engaging, platform-native content for leading consumer brands.

The ideal candidate is passionate about social media storytelling and has hands-on experience creating short-form videos, user-generated content (UGC), and engaging social media graphics. This individual should have a strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram Reels, and emerging social media trends, with the ability to create authentic, relatable content that connects with audiences.

This role is primarily focused on content creation, with some responsibility for community engagement and social media interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Create engaging, platform-specific social media content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other social platforms.

Design eye-catching static graphics and edit short-form videos using tools such as Canva, Cap Cut, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Develop authentic, relatable, and UGC-style content that aligns with current social media trends.

Collaborate with creators, influencers, internal teams, and agency partners to develop creative content.

Contribute to content briefs, creator briefs, social media toolkits, and creative templates.

Monitor emerging social media trends, platform updates, and popular content formats.

Support social media campaigns and ensure content aligns with brand guidelines and marketing objectives.

Monitor social media channels and respond to audience comments and messages when needed.

Identify and escalate relevant audience feedback, emerging trends, and potential issues.

Track content engagement and performance to understand what resonates with audiences.

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of professional experience in social media content creation or digital content production.

Strong hands-on experience creating content for TikTok and Instagram Reels.

Experience producing short-form videos and UGC-style social media content.

Familiarity with influencer marketing, creator platforms, and creator collaboration workflows.

Strong video editing and graphic design skills.

Proficiency with tools such as Cap Cut, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, or other creative editing platforms.

Strong understanding of social media trends, audience engagement, and platform-specific best practices.

Excellent written communication, copy writing, and storytelling skills.

Ability to create authentic, engaging content while maintaining brand consistency.

A portfolio showcasing previous social media content, short-form videos, and creative work is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in community management or social media engagement.

Familiarity with social media management tools such as Sprinklr.

Experience developing content with influencers, creators, or UGC contributors.

Ability to demonstrate previous content performance through engagement, reach, or other social media metrics.

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.

Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.