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Content Creator – Contractor
Born Social. Collaborate with Creatives to develop concepts and plan shot lists .
Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in creating social-first video content for platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with strong skills in mobile-first shooting, editing, and collaboration across teams. Possesses a keen understanding of emerging trends and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Social-First Content CreationMobile-First ShootingVideo EditingCollaborationTrend Adaptation
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Hard Skills
Video ShootingVideo EditingContent CreationSynchronized ClipsLighting TechniquesComposition TechniquesPlatform-Native ExecutionDirecting TalentAttention to DetailAgile Work Environment
Soft Skills
CollaborationMentoringCreativityCuriosityCommunication
Industry Keywords
Instagram ReelsTikTokYouTubeContent TrendsSocial MediaPre-Production LogisticsClient CoordinationCreative CollaborationFast-Paced EnvironmentNew York City
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Collaborate with Creatives to develop concepts and plan shot lists
- Ensure concepts and shooting techniques are social-first and platform-native
- Coordinate with client stakeholders on permissions, release forms, and other pre-production logistics
- Advise on equipment needs for shoots
- Shoot video content for Instagram Reels, Stories, and TikTok
- Use composition, lighting, equipment, transitions, POVs, and other platform-native techniques
- Feature in content when relevant
- Edit social-first content with synchronized clips, relevant audio, clear narrative, and platform-native execution
- Hand off work to the Design team for out-of-platform builds and motion graphic overlays
- Educate Creative and Social Media Manager teams on in-app content best practices
- Build strong working relationships across account teams and departments
- Communicate and collaborate to provide a high-quality Content Creator experience
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong experience creating social-first content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and beyond
- Technical proficiency in mobile-first shooting and social-first content creation
- Confidence leading shoots, directing talent, and owning post-production
- Comfortable appearing on camera when required
- Strong creative point of view and excellent attention to detail
- Genuine curiosity about emerging content and social trends
- Natural collaborator and mentor
- Immersed in social and popular culture, with up-to-date knowledge of trends
- Ability to work quickly and adapt to daily trends
- Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment
- Available to work 3 days in the New York City office per week
- Full-time availability
Benefits
Comp & perks- 20 days vacation a year + 12 public holidays
- Full Paid Medical Insurance (including dental and vision)
- Annual performance bonus
- 401k matching plan
- Gym Membership contributions
- Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks, soft drinks and tea & coffee
- Free home office chair and screen
- Quarterly team offsites / Regular socials
- Free Citibike membership
- Recruitment referrals bonus
- Agile working policy
- Flexibility in working hours if agreed in advance with line managers