Senior Social Content Creator

Persona Cosmetics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee product allowance and discounts

Job summary

Persona Cosmetics is searching for a Senior Social Content Creator in Los Angeles to lead the production of engaging social media content.

This role includes content creation across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube with an emphasis on beauty products. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience and a proven track record in producing high-quality visual content.

Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with the opportunity to make a substantial creative impact in a fast-growing brand.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience creating social-first content for beauty or consumer brands.
• Strong portfolio showcasing short-form video work on TikTok and Instagram.
• Expert understanding of social media trends and platform behavior.

Responsibilities

• Concept, shoot, edit, and produce daily short-form content.
• Create engaging beauty content including tutorials and behind-the-scenes.
• Collaborate with the social media manager to execute content strategy.

Skills

Content Creation

Video Editing

Social Media Trends

Photography

Creativity

Tools

CapCut

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Job description

Persona Cosmetics is a fast-growing, founder‑led beauty brand creating effortless, high‑performing makeup designed to simplify beauty routines without compromising performance. Known for our best‑selling eyeliners, lip products, and everyday essentials, Persona has built a highly engaged audience through authentic storytelling, creator‑led marketing, and social‑first creative.

We are looking for a highly creative, trend‑aware, and execution‑focused Senior Social Content Creator to lead the creation of social‑first content across all major platforms.

Role Overview

The Senior Social Content Creator will be responsible for owning the creation and execution of Persona’s day‑to‑day social content across TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and emerging platforms. This role is heavily focused on hands‑on content creation and production. The ideal candidate is deeply immersed in beauty and culture, understands what performs organically on social platforms, and can independently concept, shoot, edit, and deliver high‑performing content at a fast pace. This person should have strong visual taste, understand how to make premium beauty content feel native to social platforms, and be comfortable both behind and in front of the camera when needed.

The Senior Social Content Creator will work closely with the social and community team, founders, and paid media team.

Responsibilities

Content Creation & Production

• Concept, shoot, edit, and produce daily short‑form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other emerging platforms
• Create highly engaging beauty content including tutorials, GRWMs, product education, trend‑driven videos, founder content, BTS, campaign support, and social‑first storytelling
• Translate product launches, promotions, and brand initiatives into compelling social content
• Capture both polished and lo‑fi content styles depending on platform and creative objective
• Maintain a high volume of content output while ensuring strong creative quality and brand consistency

Editing & Platform Optimization

• Edit short‑form videos optimized for engagement, retention, watch time, and conversion
• Stay ahead of evolving platform trends, sounds, editing styles, hooks, and storytelling formats
• Adapt creative quickly based on performance insights and platform behavior
• Understand how to create content that feels organic to TikTok and Reels while maintaining Persona’s premium aesthetic

Creative Collaboration

• Work closely with the Senior Social Media Manager to execute the broader social content strategy
• Collaborate with influencer, paid media, and creative teams to support campaigns and product launches
• Help source content ideas, trend opportunities, and creative concepts on an ongoing basis
• Assist in organizing content shoots, creator sessions, and product‑focused filming days

Content Ownership & Organization

• Own content production timelines and asset delivery
• Maintain organized libraries of footage, edits, and social assets
• Help establish scalable systems for content creation and production workflows
• Support rapid‑turn creative requests for launches, retail moments, and viral opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience creating social‑first content for beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or consumer brands
• Strong portfolio showcasing TikTok, Instagram Reels, and short‑form video work
• Expert‑level understanding of TikTok and Instagram content trends and platform behavior
• Strong video shooting and editing skills
• Proficiency in CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar editing platforms
• Strong creative instincts with an eye for composition, lighting, pacing, and storytelling
• Comfortable filming both products and talent
• Ability to work quickly in a fast‑paced, founder‑led environment
• Highly organized, proactive, and self‑directed

Preferred Experience

• Beauty industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with founder‑led or creator‑led brands
• Comfortable being on camera when needed
• Photography and lighting experience is a plus
• Experience creating content that has driven strong organic performance or paid ad success
• Familiarity with TikTok Shop and social commerce ecosystems

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Healthcare
• Paid time off + paid sick time
• 401(k)
• Employee product allowance and discounts
• Opportunity to grow with a fast‑scaling independent beauty brand

Why Join Persona

• Work directly with founders and have meaningful creative ownership
• Help shape the visual and social identity of a fast‑growing beauty brand
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and highly creative work environment
• Opportunity to create impactful content seen by millions across social platforms