Content Creator [NYC] (Contractor)

Born Social • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Born Social is seeking a full-time content creator to produce best-in-class social-first content. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient and passionate about social media, capable of integrating brand messaging, audience insights, mobile-first shooting, and viral concepts. Our in-house creators work rapidly, producing platform-perfect content that is responsive to social media trends.

Requirements

• Strong experience creating social-first content with a deep understanding of what constitutes great content across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms.
• Confidence in leading shoots, directing talent, and owning post-production.
• Comfortable stepping on camera when required.
• Strong creative point of view.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Genuine curiosity for emerging trends in content creation.
• Natural collaborator and mentor who enjoys developing people and elevating creative standards.
• Immersed in social and popular culture, regularly keeping up-to-date with the latest social trends across platforms and in popular culture.
• Enjoys working fast, thinking on your feet, and adapting quickly to daily trends.
• Thrives in an agile and fast-paced environment with daily variety.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creatives on shot-list planning, ensuring concepts and shooting techniques align with social-first and platform-native styles.
• Work closely with client stakeholders to complete pre-production actions, such as obtaining necessary permissions and release forms.
• Advise on specific shoot needs based on agreed concepts and required equipment.
• Shoot video content for Instagram Reels, Stories, and TikTok, ensuring alignment with art direction and pre-production concepts.
• Utilize social-first, platform-native shooting techniques (e.g., transitions, POVs) and be comfortable with composition, lighting, and equipment use.
• Potentially feature in content when relevant.
• Deliver social-first edits, ensuring seamless clip synchronization with audio, a clear narrative, and consistency with platform-native executions.
• Hand over edits to the Design team for out-of-platform builds (e.g., motion graphic overlays).
• Educate other teams on best practices for in-app content and upskill team members on best practice formats and delivery.
• Form strong working relationships across account teams and departments, providing excellent communication and collaboration.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed