Brand & Social Media Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a Creative Director of Photography & Video to lead the visual storytelling across Vandelay’s dynamic portfolio of hospitality brands. This is a hands-on creative leadership role for a visual storyteller who can both produce a high volume of content personally and scale production through external collaborators when needed. Equal parts visual director and hands-on maker, this role is responsible for capturing, crafting, and elevating the visual language of each concept by ensuring content feels authentic, culturally relevant, and aligned with each brand’s ethos. With a strong focus on social-first content, they will capture photography and video that creates a compelling narrative, resonates both locally and nationally, and sets Vandelay ahead in a competitive lifestyle and F&B landscape.
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of experience in photography, video production, or creative direction, ideally within high-end hospitality, lifestyle, fashion, or consumer brands
- A strong portfolio demonstrating hands-on photography and video creation, especially social-first and short-form content
- Proven ability to both execute independently and direct others
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across creative and operational teams
- Understanding of content creation, paid/organic strategy, community management, and platform nuances
- Ability to thrive in a high energy, in person work environment (Monday through Friday with flexibility for evenings/weekends)
Responsibilities
- Personally produce a high volume of original photo and video content (short-form video, still photography, social assets) for use across Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms
- Capture food, beverage, interiors, guest experience, lifestyle moments, and behind-the-scenes storytelling with a refined, brand-appropriate aesthetic
- Edit and deliver platform-optimized content with speed, consistency, and attention to detail
- Translate brand positioning and ethos into compelling visual narratives that resonate emotionally and culturally
- Partner with marketing, operations, culinary, and design teams to ensure visuals align with broader brand initiatives
- Take an active role in the development of the social editorial calendar, balancing brand consistency with trend responsiveness
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of social media platforms, formats, and trends, with a particular focus on short-form video
- Create content that feels native to each platform while maintaining brand integrity
- Anticipate shifts in visual trends, storytelling styles, and audience behavior to keep Vandelay culturally relevant
- Identify when projects require expanded production and source, brief, and manage external photographers, videographers, talent, and crews
- Ensure any externally produced work meets Vandelay’s creative standards and brand expectations
- Support new restaurant openings, seasonal launches, and brand campaigns with visually compelling content Balance fast-turn, day-to-day social content with higher-concept creative moments
- Set KPIs, track performance, and leverage analytics to optimize content, inform strategy, and grow platform impact
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Career advancement in a rapidly growing hospitality brand
- Opportunity to shape a nationally admired digital presence
- Exclusive dining privileges across all Vandelay Hospitality Group concepts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
