Hybrid Social Content Creator: Short-Form Video & Memes

ForceBrands; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wishalicious in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Social Media Content Creator to own and maintain the content calendar for two client brands. You will personally produce 30%–50% of the content, including memes, short-form video, photography, and graphics, while coordinating with freelancers and production partners.

You'll develop content for TikTok, Instagram, Email, SMS, paid social, and emerging platforms, balancing planned campaigns with reactive trend content.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of social media content creation and channel management.
• Strong portfolio with short-form video, memes, photography, and graphics.
• Ability to shoot, edit, design, write, and publish content on tight timelines.
• Experience with creators/freelancers and production partners; Chicago-based hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the social content calendar for two client brands.
• Personally create 30%–50% of content including memes and short-form video.
• Source and manage freelancers, photographers, and videographers.
• Develop content for TikTok, Instagram, Email, SMS, paid social, and emerging platforms.
• Balance planned campaigns with reactive content to trends.
• Manage scheduling, publishing, copy, reporting, and optimization.
• Collaborate with Community Manager to identify trend-driven content opportunities.
• Coordinate with Brand Manager, Integrated Marketing Manager, and legal during approvals.

Skills

Social media strategy

Content creation

Video editing

Adobe Premiere

Photoshop

CapCut

Team collaboration

Campaign management

Trend analysis

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Lightroom

CapCut

Job description

Wishalicious in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Social Media Content Creator to own and maintain the content calendar for two client brands. You will personally produce 30%–50% of the content, including memes, short-form video, photography, and graphics, while coordinating with freelancers and production partners.

You'll develop content for TikTok, Instagram, Email, SMS, paid social, and emerging platforms, balancing planned campaigns with reactive trend content.