On-Set Social Food Content Director (Creator-Style)

colliersimon; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier.Simon is seeking a hands-on Social Content Director to lead recurring social shoots for a fast-food brand. You’ll be on-set, capturing authentic, creator-style content while another team handles final edits. The role emphasizes production and capture rather than post.

You’ll direct talent, style food, and ensure footage feels native to social platforms. This is a freelance/contract position with a regular cadence in the Los Angeles area, requiring strong communication and organizational

Qualifications

• Proven experience directing social video content, preferably food/lifestyle.
• Based in Los Angeles with in-person shoot availability.
• Freelance on a recurring monthly cadence (≈40–50 hours/month).
• Portfolio or reel showcasing relevant social/food content work.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–5 recurring social content shoots per month for a restaurant client.
• Direct talent on set, shaping performances in real time.
• Guide food/product styling to maximize camera appeal.
• Capture raw creator-style footage with an authentic social feel.
• Make real-time creative calls on framing and shot selection.
• Organize and hand off raw footage to the editing team.
• Collaborate with internal teams on concepts and shot lists.
• Maintain flexibility for a fast-moving account with tight turnarounds.

Skills

Social-first video directing/producing

Food/culinary lighting styling

Directing talent on set

Native social content feel

Small crew production

Creator-style/UGC across platforms

Freelance on recurring shoots

LA-based on-site availability

Strong communication & organization

Job description

Collier.Simon is seeking a hands-on Social Content Director to lead recurring social shoots for a fast-food brand. You’ll be on-set, capturing authentic, creator-style content while another team handles final edits. The role emphasizes production and capture rather than post.

You’ll direct talent, style food, and ensure footage feels native to social platforms. This is a freelance/contract position with a regular cadence in the Los Angeles area, requiring strong communication and organizational