EVENT PHOTOGRAPHERS + CONTENT CREATORS

Fulton Market Social

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 40,000

Part time

14 days+

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Paid sick leave (Illinois)
Paid leave under City of Chicago law

Job summary

Fulton Market Social in Chicago is hiring event photographers and content creators to capture the energy of seasonal pop-ups, delivering high-quality stills and vertical videos for social platforms across shifts.

This opportunity suits aspiring photographers and students seeking portfolio growth with flexible hours, immediate openings and weekend demand. You will need to bring your own gear and work independently in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

  • Experience with photography, videography, or social media content creation.
  • Able to work in busy, fast-moving event environments.
  • Own camera, phone, or content-creation equipment.
  • Reliable transportation to Chicago-area locations.

Responsibilities

  • Capture high-quality still photography and short-form vertical video.
  • Work inside pop-ups capturing candid moments and crowd energy.
  • Follow shot list while applying creative eye.
  • Upload complete files promptly.

Skills

Creative
Dependable
Independent
Photography
Videography
Social content creation

Job description

NOW HIRING | EVENT PHOTOGRAPHERS + CONTENT CREATORS

$25 PER HOUR | FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Love photography, video and social media content? Come capture some of Chicago's most exciting seasonal pop-up experiences!

We're looking for creative, energetic photographers and content creators who know how to capture the action, not just posed photos. You'll spend each shift inside our pop-ups gathering the photos, vertical videos and candid moments that bring our events to life online.

This is a great opportunity for aspiring photographers, photography or film students, freelance creators and anyone looking to build an impressive event-content portfolio while getting paid.

THE DETAILS
  • $25 per hour
  • Seasonal position with part-time and full-time opportunities available
  • Flexible scheduling based on event needs and availability
  • Shifts are typically 2–4 hours
  • Immediate openings
  • Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays are our busiest and highest-priority days
  • Evening and weekend availability is essential
  • Work inside fun, high-energy seasonal events and pop-ups
WHAT YOU'LL CAPTURE
  • High-quality still photography
  • Short-form vertical video for Instagram and TikTok
  • Guests enjoying the experience
  • Live entertainment and crowd energy
  • Food, drinks, attractions and décor
  • Candid moments and behind-the-scenes content
  • A variety of wide shots, close-ups and creative details
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • Creative, dependable and comfortable working independently
  • Able to recognize and capture great moments as they happen
  • Experienced with photography, videography or social media content creation
  • Comfortable working in busy, fast-moving event environments
  • Able to follow a shot list while also bringing your own creative eye
  • Organized and able to upload complete photo and video files promptly
  • Reliable transportation to our Chicago-area locations
  • Your own camera, phone or content-creation equipment

Professional event experience is helpful, but it is not required. Strong creative instincts, reliability and a great portfolio matter most.

BENEFITS
  • Paid sick leave in accordance with Illinois law
  • Paid leave and paid sick leave in accordance with applicable City of Chicago law

Medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) or other retirement plan; company match; and life insurance are not offered for this position.

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