Social Media Content Creator | Part-Time

Dahl Consulting; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Dahl Consulting is seeking a passionate Social Media Content Creator for a part-time, 25-hour weekly role in Minneapolis. This contract position (12 months) offers hybrid work and compensation of $30.00–$45.00 per hour on a W2 basis, with a focus on telling our food brands’ stories across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and emerging channels.

The ideal candidate will craft visually compelling food content, manage a content calendar, and collaborate with marketing, culinary, and agency partners to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience creating social media content for brands, agencies, or digital platforms.
• Experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), hospitality, or related industries.
• Demonstrated culinary knowledge and hands-on food preparation experience with the ability to create visually appealing food content.
• Proficiency in content production, including filming, photography, video editing, copywriting, and social publishing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Concept, produce, edit, and publish social-first content including short-form videos, photography, stories, and written copy across platforms.
• Develop engaging food-focused content that brings recipes, products, brand stories, and cultural trends to life.
• Create platform-specific content that aligns with audience behaviors and best practices for each channel.
• Maintain and manage a content calendar that supports marketing priorities, seasonal initiatives, and audience interests.
• Collaborate with brand marketing teams on larger content campaigns and production initiatives.
• Analyze content performance and audience engagement metrics to identify trends and optimize future content.

Skills

Social media content

Food/CPG industry experience

Culinary knowledge

Video editing

Photography

Copywriting

Social publishing

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Title: Social Media Content Creator | Part-Time Location: Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid Job Type: Contract (12 months), 25 hours per week Compensation: $30.00-45.00/hr W2 Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing

About the Role

Our client, a leading global consumer packaged goods (CPG) company known for building iconic food brands and creating products enjoyed by millions of consumers, is seeking a creative and social-first Social Media Content Creator to help drive engaging digital storytelling across multiple social platforms. This opportunity is ideal for a content creator who combines a passion for food with strong visual storytelling skills and a deep understanding of social media trends. The successful candidate will create compelling content that strengthens brand engagement, builds community connections, and showcases food products in inspiring and authentic ways.

Job Description

Content Creation & Storytelling

• Concept, produce, edit, and publish social-first content including short-form videos, photography, stories, and written copy across platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and emerging channels.
• Develop engaging food-focused content that brings recipes, products, brand stories, and cultural trends to life.
• Create platform-specific content that aligns with audience behaviors and best practices for each channel.
• Maintain and manage a content calendar that supports marketing priorities, seasonal initiatives, and audience interests.
• Collaborate with brand marketing teams on larger content campaigns and production initiatives.

Community Engagement

• Manage day-to-day social media engagement, including responding to comments, interacting with followers, and fostering online conversations.
• Help cultivate a positive and authentic brand voice across social channels.
• Identify opportunities to engage with relevant conversations, creators, and communities beyond owned channels.
• Partner with influencer and creator marketing teams to incorporate user-generated and creator content into social strategies.
• Escalate customer service, product-related, or sensitive inquiries to appropriate internal teams when necessary.

Collaboration & Performance Optimization

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including marketing, brand, culinary, sales, and agency teams to develop compelling content opportunities.
• Analyze content performance and audience engagement metrics to identify trends and optimize future content.
• Recommend high-performing content for potential paid social amplification.
• Coordinate content reviews, approvals, and publishing workflows with internal and external partners.
• Stay current on emerging social media trends, platform updates, and content best practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience creating social media content for brands, agencies, or digital platforms.
• Experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), hospitality, or related industries.
• Demonstrated culinary knowledge and hands-on food preparation experience with the ability to create visually appealing food content.
• Proficiency in content production, including filming, photography, video editing, copywriting, and social publishing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience working with emerging consumer brands.
• Background in influencer marketing, creator partnerships, and user-generated content (UGC) programs.
• Experience using social media analytics and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of paid social content optimization and amplification strategies.
• Experience supporting consumer-facing food or lifestyle brands.
• Familiarity with content production workflows, agency collaboration, and brand governance processes.

Benefits

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.