Content Creator, Social - Temporary Worker

dentsu • Chicago, IL

2d • $33 - $54 • Remote

About The Position

To be considered, candidates must list their social media handles or portfolio . Temporary (W2) role averaging 20–30 hours per week , starting ASAP until mid-Feb , with the potential to evolve into a full‑time opportunity (not guaranteed). Content & Creative Expectations: Create socially engaging, mixed‑media content—combining filming, editing, illustration/animation, and experimental formats—while embodying a bold, culturally relevant, dry‑humor voice and delivering a social‑first, trend‑aware perspective with strong creative vision. Note: · Bring Bold, High-Energy Creativity : Develop playful, fun, and visually striking content that reflects a maximalist aesthetic and differentiates the brand from competitors. Proactive Ideation & Strategic Thinking : Take initiative in generating fresh, innovative ideas for social campaigns and event activations, ensuring content feels ownable and aligned with brand goals. Social Media Expertise with Brand Alignment : Create engaging content for platforms like Instagram and TikTok, maintaining consistency with the client’s bold personality and evolving tone. -- Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for food and beverage content? We’re looking for an experienced content creator who specializes in photography and videography tailored for social media platforms. If your portfolio includes recipes, cooking tutorials, or culinary visuals, we’d love to see your work! You will work behind the scenes, with a focus on capturing high-quality, engaging content. While on-camera presence may occasionally be required, the emphasis is not on individual likeness or personal branding. To be considered, you must: · You will provide examples of social content (video preferred) you have created for your personal brand or a client. · You will work from home doing all aspects of social content creation, including brainstorming, pitching, storyboarding, shooting, and editing. Important Accountabilities: Reporting to the Associate Content Director, Social, you will ensure creative excellence when delivering work for clients. This is the ideal position for someone who is energized by collaborating with teammates and clients and is always chasing social trends. · You will be an individual contributor and create visual social media assets (including Instagram Story wallpaper, layouts, frames) for TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and other social media channels. · You will manage social content photo and video shoots. · You will brainstorm inventive content ideas and apply new formats that promote engagement. · You have a passion and interest for capturing and communicating brand stories through social media.

Requirements

• 1-year minimum experience
• bachelor's in advertising, Marketing or related field, required; in lieu of degree, equivalent experience in a relevant field required
• Understand how to capture content within social platforms (Instagram Creator Tools, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok) and can provide visual guidance on social assets.
• You must be comfortable shooting with both an iPhone and a DSLR camera and have video editing skills.
• You have shot in a lit studio environment and are not afraid to do your own styling.

Responsibilities

• Create visual social media assets (including Instagram Story wallpaper, layouts, frames) for TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and other social media channels.
• Manage social content photo and video shoots.
• Brainstorm inventive content ideas and apply new formats that promote engagement.
• Capture and communicate brand stories through social media.

Benefits

• paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy
• safe and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees