Digital Content Creator - Social Media

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 165,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Remote work

Portfolio growth

Creative team

Long-term engagement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Digital Content Creator to join our remote team. You will shoot, edit, and optimize content for social media, crafting visuals and captions that align with brand goals.

Collaborate with the social media manager, manage content calendars, and stay ahead of trends to drive engagement and support e-commerce initiatives on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in content creation for social media.
• Strong skills in video editing and graphic design.
• Excellent photography and videography with good lighting.
• Experience creating content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, shoot, and edit creative video and photographic content for social media platforms.
• Develop engaging graphics and visual assets that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Write compelling copy for social media posts, captions, and short-form video scripts.
• Collaborate with the social media manager to understand content needs and campaign goals.
• Manage content calendars and ensure timely delivery of assets.
• Stay abreast of emerging content creation trends and platform features.

Skills

Content creation

Graphic design

Videography

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and versatile Digital Content Creator specializing in social media to join their dynamic team, working remotely from anywhere. This role is focused on producing visually appealing and engaging content that captures the brand's essence and resonates with online audiences. You will play a key part in enhancing our client's social media presence, driving engagement, and supporting their e-commerce initiatives through creative storytelling and strategic content deployment. This is a remote-first contract position offering flexibility and the opportunity to work on diverse projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, shoot, and edit creative video and photographic content for social media platforms.
• Develop engaging graphics and visual assets that align with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Write compelling copy for social media posts, captions, and short-form video scripts.
• Collaborate with the social media manager to understand content needs and campaign goals.
• Manage content calendars and ensure timely delivery of assets.
• Stay abreast of emerging content creation trends and platform features.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Content Creator , Graphic Designer, or Videographer with a strong focus on social media.
• Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Excellent photography and videography skills, with a good eye for composition and lighting.
• Ability to create engaging and shareable content for platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Strong understanding of social media trends and best practices for content performance.
• Excellent communication and time management skills, essential for remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive contractor rate.
• Flexible remote work arrangements.
• Opportunity to build a diverse portfolio by working on various creative projects.
• Collaborate with a supportive and creative marketing team.
• Potential for long-term engagement based on performance.