Part-Time Social Media & Content Creator

Midwest-Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Direct collaboration with Marketing &

Creative ownership over a real brand

Job summary

Midwest Foods is seeking a part-time photographer/videographer to capture farm-to-plate stories and manage social content. You will shoot and edit photos and short-form videos for Instagram and LinkedIn, write captions, and help shape campaigns with the marketing team.

The role involves on-site work in Chicago/Kenosha, flexibility around events, and direct collaboration with the Director of Marketing & PR. A portfolio is required with application.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of content creation, social media, photography, or related field.
• Strong photography skills; videography/editing experience preferred.
• Portfolio of past work required with application.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and style photos and short-form video of produce, foods, events, and behind-the-scenes moments.
• Edit and deliver polished assets for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other channels.
• Capture real-time content at events and activations.
• Organize and upload assets to shared folders for team access.
• Create content across Midwest Foods' social channels (Instagram and LinkedIn).
• Write captions and copy that fit brand voice and seasonal priorities.
• Build and maintain a social content calendar.
• Handle community engagement and real-time event coverage.
• Collaborate on shot lists, content direction, and campaigns.
• Gain visibility into how content connects to broader marketing strategy.

Skills

Content creation

Photography

Videography

Video editing

Social media writing

Time management

Canva familiarity

Tools

Lightroom

Adobe Premiere

CapCut

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Midwest Foods Chicago - Chicago, IL 60632Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 HourlyLocation: Chicago & Kenosha (on-site; some schedule flexibility based on availability and events) Reports To: Director of Marketing & PR Department: Marketing

Hours: Part-time (+/-20hrs/wk), flexible scheduling

Ready to bring farm-to-plate stories to life through your lens? Join the team at Midwest Foods, a women- and family-owned produce powerhouse based in Chicago and Kenosha, proudly serving the restaurant, hospitality, retail, and wholesale industries across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

We're not just delivering top-quality produce. We're building a better food system, partnering with top growers and local farmers to connect the field to the plate. And we need a creative with a camera and a social media brain to help us share that story.

If you love food, know your way around a shoot, and understand what makes content actually perform online, we'd love to meet you.

Why Midwest Foods?

• A mission-driven company with a real story to tell
• Creative ownership from day one
• A chance to shape the future of food, one post at a time

Key Responsibilities

Photography & Videography

• Shoot and style photos and short-form video of produce, prepared foods, events, farm visits, and behind-the-scenes moments
• Edit and deliver polished assets for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital channels
• Capture real-time content at company events and activations
• Organize and upload assets to shared folders for team access

Social Media

• Create content across Midwest Foods' social channels (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn)
• Write captions and short-form copy that fit the brand voice and seasonal priorities
• Build and maintain a social content calendar
• Handle community engagement and real-time coverage at events

Creative & Strategic Collaboration

• Work with the marketing team on shot lists, content direction, and campaign themes
• Design simple social graphics using Canva or similar tools
• Contribute ideas during content planning and brainstorm sessions
• Gain visibility into how social content connects to broader marketing strategy, seasonal priorities, and sales initiatives
• Collaborate across marketing, sales, and operations teams to understand the full foodservice ecosystem

QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For

• 1-3 years of experience in content creation, social media, photography, or a related field (freelance, agency, brand-side, all count)
• Strong photography skills; videography and short-form video editing experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to create content that performs on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Comfortable with editing tools such as Lightroom, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or equivalent
• Strong writing skills for short-form copy and captions
• Organized and self-directed; able to manage a calendar and meet deadlines without hand-holding
• Canva familiarity a plus; Adobe Creative Suite experience welcome
• Reliable transportation required; access to a personal vehicle recommended, as this role requires travel to events and activations throughout Chicagoland and occasionally to our Kenosha, WI location
• Portfolio or examples of past work required with your application

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay with flexible, part-time scheduling
• Direct collaboration with the Director of Marketing & PR
• Creative ownership over a real brand with a genuine story to tell
• Exposure to foodservice, sustainability, and hospitality storytelling

Sound like your kind of gig? Let's grow together.