Content Creator, Social - Temporary Worker

dentsu • New York, NY

8d • $33 - $54 • Remote

About The Position

Temporary role — W2 Start date: ASAP, for approximately 2 months with the possibility of extension. Requirements: Strong, proven experience creating content for beverage and snack brands. Preference: Candidates with versatile portfolios are highly preferred. · To be considered, candidates must list their social media handles or portfolio. Note: The role focuses on producing short-form, organic‑feeling video ads, not recipes, not static content, and not heavy cooking. Work should look natural and native to social platforms. Full-time hours (40 hrs/week) Workload is high volume. Should be comfortable appearing on camera when needed, though most work is not on-camera. Strong video creation skills (no static design or Photoshop needed). Ability to style/assemble food visually, even if not a cook. Experience working with brands or agencies is a strong plus. Should be versatile in tone and style to adapt to multiple brand personalities (e.g., parenting tone for Zbar, playful for OREO, food-focused for Sargento). Ideally New York, but remote is acceptable. -- 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.

Requirements

• Strong, proven experience creating content for beverage and snack brands.
• To be considered, candidates must list their social media handles or portfolio.
• Full-time hours (40 hrs/week)
• Workload is high volume.
• Should be comfortable appearing on camera when needed, though most work is not on-camera.
• Strong video creation skills (no static design or Photoshop needed).
• Ability to style/assemble food visually, even if not a cook.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proficiency with a range of Adobe Creative Products (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with versatile portfolios are highly preferred.
• Experience working with brands or agencies is a strong plus.
• Should be versatile in tone and style to adapt to multiple brand personalities (e.g., parenting tone for Zbar, playful for OREO, food-focused for Sargento).
• Ideally New York, but remote is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Associate Content Director, Social, you will ensure creative excellence when delivering work for clients.
• 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.

Benefits

• Temporary employees are eligible for paid holidays in accordance with dentsu policy, as well as safe and sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level