Freelance Content Creator

Circa - IPG DXTRA; California, New York, Los Angeles (MO, NY, CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a Freelance Content Creator to produce captivating short-form social videos. This role involves leading content production for major social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, contributing strategic ideas to enhance brand engagement. You will work with a dynamic team, managing projects and mentoring junior members while ensuring top-notch client service. If you have a passion for creative storytelling and a knack for video production, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join us and help shape the future of social content!

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Remote Work Options

Creative Development Opportunities

Collaborative Team Environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in social media content production.
• Proven track record in video editing and brand engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead content production from concept to execution.
• Manage client expectations and ensure high-quality service.

Skills

Social Media Production

Video Editing

Content Strategy

Creative Direction

Client Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

TikTok

Instagram

Twitter

Job description

Golin Chicago is seeking a Freelance Content Creator, specializing in short-form social video production, to join our team our team on a temporary basis.

Because of this retail client's massive reach, every post, every interaction, will be seen by thousands, if not millions of people around the world. It’s an awesome opportunity and responsibility. Are you up to the challenge?

You’ll work at the leading edge of content marketing with a high-performing team of innovative thinkers across analytics, creative and community management. You’ll help our client navigate the always-evolving social landscape to deliver the most relevant and impactful social content and engagement.

* Please note: This is a Freelance opportunity, to support our team on a short-term basis. YOU MUST have a link, or links, to your social work in your application. *

We are looking for someone who can join us in a Freelance capacity and can commit to up to 40 hours weekly for 3 months.

Want to “Go All In” with us? Here are the details:

What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end content production, from talent identification, briefing, and engagement to calendar development, shooting, editing, and publishing
• Contribute strategic, creative ideas for using short-form social video in innovative ways to help the client achieve their communications, marketing, and business goals
• Concept, direct, edit, and produce short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Stories, Twitter, and other social channels
• Partner with account leadership to align content with the client’s overall social strategy
• Work closely with the client relationship manager who oversees both accounts to lead and manage strategic programs, ensuring the team is providing a high standard of client service
• Manage expectations against results, troubleshoot and be proactive in identifying challenges and opportunities, and ensure flawless execution
• Develop and publish thought leadership on TikTok and short-form social video
• Lead and mentor junior to mid-level team members to build a culture of high performance

What you have:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• You must have a link, or links, to your social work
• Proven track record in producing and editing content for social that helps increase brand engagement and outreach - feel free to submit examples of pages that you've produced for
• Creative capability and technical expertise in TikTok production and video editing
• Thorough understanding of TikTok user and community dynamics
• Experience leveraging best practices to maximize engagement and views
• Experience in producing brand TikTok and Instagram content
• Ability to provide clear direction to on-camera talent, both live and in writing
• Agency experience strongly preferred but not required
• Passion for collaboration and inclusion
• Ability to manage and juggle multiple tasks and timelines

Please note: We are open to considering qualified remote candidates in other locations.

Golin has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors: a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations. Hourly rate: $50/hour - $60/hour.

About Us:

Golin is a global public relations agency that helps companies create change that matters. Together, we discover powerful human truths that bind us, create with bravery and collaborate inclusively and obsessively. Golin’s 1700+ global employees operate across 50+ offices worldwide, allowing us to provide our clients with comprehensive solutions for multi-market, regional and global communications programs.

Golin is a progressive public relations agency designed to reach a profoundly diverse market. Inclusion is a core value forGolin,and we are focused on establishing a culture that is intentionally inclusive, potently diverse, and uncompromisingly equitable.

Our expertise ranges from brand-building and cutting-edge digital content to corporate reputation, healthcare advocacy and measurement. Golin aligns earned-first, data-driven creative with the customer journey through our collaborative, integrated team model.

We tend to Go All In, in everything we do. We’re especially committed to going all in for our people, with a comprehensive benefits and time off program. Our culture is built around happy people who are the best at what we do!

Golin has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors: a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.

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