Social Media Content Creator (Contract)

obsidian; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsidian Entertainment seeks a creative and skilled Contract Social Media Content Creator to work with our Communications team in the United States. The role focuses on capturing gameplay footage and transforming it into engaging, platform-native content for our social channels, in collaboration with the Social Media Manager.

This six-month contract may extend; candidates should have experience with short-form video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, plus strong editing skills and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience creating and editing short-form vertical video for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
• Strong understanding of social media content formats, pacing, trends, and platform best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple content requests and deliver high-quality work within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality gameplay footage for social media and other communications needs.
• Create and edit engaging short-form content for multiple platforms.
• Support campaigns, launches, and announcements with timely content.
• Maintain an organized library of evergreen and reactive video assets.
• Edit content according to brand guidelines and direction.
• Collaborate to adapt gameplay moments into compelling short-form content.

Skills

Video editing

Content strategy

Organization

Communication

Tools

CapCut

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

Obsidian Entertainment seeks a creative and skilled Contract Social Media Content Creator to work with our Communications team. The Social Media Content Creator will work closely with our Social Media Manager to capture compelling gameplay footage and transform it into engaging, platform-native content for our social channels. The contract duration is expected for six months, with potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality gameplay footage using development hardware and capture tools for social media, developer diaries, and other communications needs
• Create and edit engaging content including short-form vertical videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms supporting multiple Obsidian brands
• Provide dedicated gameplay capture and editing support during key campaigns, announcements, launches, and other high-priority communications moments
• Maintain an organized library of evergreen and reactive-ready video content that can be quickly deployed around social conversations, trends, and community moments
• Edit content in accordance with established brand guidelines, creative direction, and platform best practices
• Collaborate with the Social Media Manager to identify opportunities to adapt gameplay, announcements, and other moments into compelling short-form content
• Provide additional gameplay capture support for GIFs, screenshots, and other social and communications content as needed

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience creating and editing short-form vertical video for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
• Strong understanding of social media content formats, pacing, trends, and platform best practices
• Ability to manage multiple content requests and deliver high-quality work within established timelines
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Receptive to creative direction and feedback from Communications and project teams

Pluses

• Experience capturing gameplay using in-engine tools, development kits, or development builds
• Experience working with CapCut, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Premiere Pro
• Experience creating social content for games or entertainment brands
• Familiarity with creating GIFs, screenshots, and other social-first visual assets

Obsidian Entertainment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary

• $30 - 35.50 /hour