Social Media Content Creator

Brooklyn Arts Council; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term

401(k)

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick

Educational Assistance

Job summary

BRMi seeks a Social Media Content Creator for a six-month contract to develop, produce, and deliver 10–15 short-form videos monthly for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. The role emphasizes educational, social-first content with strong storytelling, trend awareness, and accessibility compliance.

The candidate will manage end-to-end video production from concept to delivery, collaborating with Creative, Social Media, and Strategy teams to ensure brand consistency and optimized

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Film, Media Production, or related field.
• 2+ years creating short-form social videos for brands or organizations.
• Portfolio showing TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts content.
• Experience managing full video production lifecycle: filming to post-production.
• Proficiency with Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar tools.
• Experience making basic graphics, thumbnails, and assets in Photoshop.
• Strong knowledge of platform formats, trends, and best practices.
• Ability to translate topics into engaging short-form videos.
• Strong writing for scripts, hooks, titles, and captions.
• Familiarity with Sprinklr, Sprout Social, or Hootsuite.
• Understanding accessibility practices for captions and audio descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, film, edit, and deliver 10–15 publish-ready short-form videos per month.
• Create engaging, educational, platform-native content aligned with brand and audience.
• Collaborate with Creative, Social Media, and Strategy teams to develop concepts and secure approvals.
• Adapt videos for each platform, optimizing pacing, hooks, framing, on-screen text, and audio.
• Repurpose long-form content into standalone short videos for social media.
• Manage all video production aspects including lighting, audio, editing, captions, and color.
• Coordinate casting, location scouting, and production budgets for shoots.
• Design and optimize YouTube thumbnails and visual assets.
• Ensure content adheres to brand voice, accessibility, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply SSO and AEO to improve visibility and discoverability.
• Develop topics, scripts, hooks, titles, descriptions, and captions using keywords.
• Use analytics and trend insights to refine strategies.
• Monitor social media trends and platform updates to inform development.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align priorities and schedules.
• Participate in content review and compliance processes.
• Incorporate feedback while maintaining quality and timely delivery.
• Manage multiple projects and meet monthly production goals.
• Support process improvements for content production and engagement.

Skills

Video editing

Short-form content

Platform-native content

SEO SS0 / AEO

Social media trends

Story scripting

Collaboration

On-camera hosting facilitation

Motion graphics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Film / Media Production

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Adobe Photoshop

Sprinklr / Sprout Social / Hootsuite

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a creative and experienced Social Media Content Creator for a six-month contract to develop, produce, and deliver engaging short-form video content for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. This role focuses on creating educational, social-first content that connects with audiences, leverages emerging trends, and supports brand awareness and digital discoverability.

The Social Media Content Creator will manage the full video production process, from concept development and filming through editing, post-production, and final delivery. This position requires the ability to create compelling, platform-native content while maintaining brand consistency, accessibility standards, and compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong video production and editing skills, an understanding of social media trends and platform algorithms, and experience optimizing content for social search optimization (SSO) and answer engine optimization (AEO). This role will collaborate with Social Media, Creative, and Strategy teams to produce approximately 10–15 original short-form videos per month.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance

Salary: 70k-85k

**An In Person interview will be required for this role**

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, film, edit, and deliver approximately 10–15 publish-ready short-form videos per month for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels.

• Develop engaging, educational, and platform-native video content that aligns with brand objectives and audience interests.

• Collaborate with Creative, Social Media, and Strategy teams to develop content concepts, obtain approvals, and maintain brand consistency.

• Adapt video content for individual social media platforms, optimizing pacing, hooks, framing, on‑screen text, audio, and tone.

• Repurpose existing long‑form video content into engaging, standalone short‑form videos tailored to social media audiences.

• Manage all aspects of video production, including filming, lighting, audio recording, editing, captions, color correction, and sound design.

• Coordinate casting, location scouting, and production budgets for original content shoots.

• Design and optimize YouTube thumbnails and supporting visual assets.

• Ensure content adheres to established brand voice, visual standards, accessibility guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Apply social search optimization (SSO) and answer engine optimization (AEO) principles to improve content visibility and discoverability.

• Develop video topics, scripts, hooks, titles, descriptions, and captions based on audience search behavior and relevant keywords.

• Utilize platform analytics, keyword research, and trend insights to identify content opportunities and refine creative strategies.

• Monitor social media trends, platform updates, emerging formats, and algorithm changes to inform content development.

• Analyze content performance metrics, including views, audience retention, engagement, and shares, to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to align content priorities, production schedules, and creative direction.

• Participate in established content review and approval processes, including compliance reviews when applicable.

• Incorporate stakeholder feedback efficiently while maintaining production quality and timely delivery.

• Manage multiple content projects simultaneously while meeting established deadlines and monthly production goals.

• Support continuous improvement of social media content production processes, creative quality, and audience engagement.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Film, Media Production, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• 2+ years of experience producing short‑form social media video content for brands or organizations.

• Portfolio demonstrating published video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and/or YouTube Shorts.

• Demonstrated experience managing the full video production lifecycle, including filming, lighting, audio, editing, captions, and post‑production.

• Proficiency with professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or comparable tools.

• Experience creating basic graphics, thumbnails, and visual assets using Adobe Photoshop or similar design software.

• Strong understanding of social media platform formats, trends, algorithms, and content best practices.

• Ability to translate educational or informational topics into engaging, accessible, and entertaining short‑form video content.

• Strong writing skills for video scripts, hooks, on‑screen text, titles, descriptions, and captions.

• Familiarity with social media management platforms such as Sprinklr, Sprout Social, or Hootsuite.

• Understanding of social media content accessibility practices, including captions, alternative text, and audio descriptions when applicable.

• Strong creative thinking and ability to develop original content concepts aligned with audience interests and platform trends.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain creative decisions and incorporate stakeholder feedback.

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with creative teams, social media strategists, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver high‑quality content under tight deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to brand consistency, content accuracy, and accessibility standards.

• Experience repurposing long‑form video content into engaging short‑form clips preferred.

• On‑camera hosting, voiceover, or experience directing on‑camera talent and subject matter experts preferred.

• Experience with motion graphics, animation, and advanced sound design preferred.

• Familiarity with AI‑assisted creative and video editing tools, including responsible use of AI‑generated content, preferred.

• Experience creating social media content within financial services or another regulated industry preferred.

• Knowledge of compliance, disclosure, and accessibility requirements for regulated social media content preferred.

• Working knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO), social search optimization (SSO), and answer engine optimization (AEO) preferred.

• Experience conducting keyword research and optimizing video titles, descriptions, and captions for search visibility preferred.

• Experience designing thumbnails and visual templates to improve click‑through rates and audience engagement preferred.

**BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.**

**This is a W2 opportunity only**

**EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and commitment at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.