Tiktok - Chicago, IL
posted 3 months ago
About the position
As a Freelance Content Creator, you will be responsible for producing high-quality video and photography content tailored for digital marketing purposes. This includes creating assets for various platforms such as websites, paid advertisements, and organic social media channels including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest. Your role will involve shooting your own content and submitting it according to assignment deadlines provided by project managers. You will receive creative briefs via email detailing project requirements, and you will have the option to accept or decline these projects based on your availability and interest. The content you create will not be posted on your personal social media accounts, but rather used by clients for their marketing efforts. This role is ideal for those looking for a side hustle to earn extra income while potentially receiving free products in exchange for their creative output. Our company has a strong culture of supporting remote team members, and we welcome applications from anywhere in the world. To succeed in this role, you should have a solid understanding of social media best practices and audience engagement strategies. You will be expected to create a variety of content types, including unboxing videos, reviews, lifestyle content, and more. Additionally, you will need to stay updated on current trends in social media and be able to implement feedback from both internal teams and clients effectively.
Responsibilities
- Create a wide range of content/assets that support digital and social campaigns (e.g., photography, videos, reels, social media posts, and more).
- Execute the video production process from beginning to end for both repurposed and original content: research, concepts, scripting, filming, and editing/post-production.
- Stay up-to-date with current and emerging technologies and trends in social media, design tools, and applications.
- Implement feedback and edits received from internal and external (client) teams.
- Actively track, prioritize, organize, plan, and complete content assignments.
- Research assets, photography, music, and other assets as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of photography, videography, and video production experience.
- A relevant online portfolio, PDF, or Google Drive folder of your current work, showcasing strong production skills.
- Video editing capabilities with social media apps, video editing apps or video editing software such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, etc.
- Comfort with being in front of the camera as on-screen talent.
- Understanding of image and video display standards on all social platforms.
- Your own equipment (camera, lighting, microphones) and knowledge of how to use it.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- The ability to take direction well and perform assigned tasks in a timely and productive manner.
- Openness to constructive criticism and collaboration from team members.
- The ability to stay highly organized with great attention to detail and be deadline-oriented.
- A strong understanding of the various audience types and social media best practices to optimize engagement and traffic.
- A solid understanding of design for various social platforms.
Nice-to-haves
- A relevant online portfolio or PDF of your current work, showcasing strong conceptual, design, and typography skills.
- A passion for social media, photography, and videography.
- The ability to identify emerging trends on TikTok and Instagram (audio, video, etc.) that can benefit our clients.
- The ability to keep audiences entertained, engaged, and informed as the on-screen talent and video producer.
Benefits
- Payment varies based on the nature of content creation assigned to you.
- Payout for earnings occurs twice each month.
