Associate Creative Director - Social Content Creator

Golin Ketchum; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Golin Ketchum in Chicago is seeking an Associate Creative Director - Creator to lead social campaigns for major brands. You will drive concept through production, shaping content across video, photography, and design.

The role requires 5–7 years of proven work, a strong portfolio, and fluency with trends. The position blends autonomy with client exposure in a hybrid, in-office-heavy setup, with a compensation around $130,000.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years creating and selling social ideas for major brands.
• Strong portfolio showcasing video, photography, graphic design, or multi-format content work with clear cultural fluency.
• Proficiency with production and editing tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects), CapCut, Canva, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative on social-first campaigns for Walmart, Ferrero, and Grubhub from concept through production and amplification.
• Produce high-impact short-form content: film, photograph, design, and write for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. You'll engage in the full production pipeline—from ideation to final output.
• Monitor cultural trends, viral moments, and algorithm shifts to keep our work fresh, relevant, and built for the platforms where our audiences play.
• Execute content calendars, batch-create assets, and meet publishing deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Have significant autonomy, face time with clients, and room to flex and grow your creative, presentation, leadership, and production skills.

Skills

Social campaigns

Content strategy

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Premiere

After Effects

CapCut

Canva

Job description

Golin Ketchum in Chicago is seeking an Associate Creative Director - Creator to lead social campaigns for major brands. You will drive concept through production, shaping content across video, photography, and design.

The role requires 5–7 years of proven work, a strong portfolio, and fluency with trends. The position blends autonomy with client exposure in a hybrid, in-office-heavy setup, with a compensation around $130,000.