Part-Time Social Media & Content Creator

Midwest Foods • Chicago, IL

4d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Foods, a women- and family-owned produce company based in Chicago and Kenosha, is seeking a creative individual with photography and social media skills to bring their farm-to-plate stories to life. The company serves the restaurant, hospitality, retail, and wholesale industries and is focused on building a better food system. This role involves creating content to share the company's story and connect with customers.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in content creation, social media, photography, or a related field (freelance, agency, brand-side, all count)
• Strong photography skills
• Videography and short-form video editing experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to create content that performs on Instagram and LinkedIn
• Comfortable with editing tools such as Lightroom, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or equivalent
• Strong writing skills for short-form copy and captions
• Organized and self-directed; able to manage a calendar and meet deadlines without hand-holding
• Reliable transportation required; access to a personal vehicle recommended, as this role requires travel to events and activations throughout Chicagoland and occasionally to our Kenosha, WI location
• Portfolio or examples of past work required with your application

Nice To Haves

• Canva familiarity a plus
• Adobe Creative Suite experience welcome

Responsibilities

• Shoot and style photos and short-form video of produce, prepared foods, events, farm visits, and behind-the-scenes moments
• Edit and deliver polished assets for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital channels
• Capture real-time content at company events and activations
• Organize and upload assets to shared folders for team access
• Create content across Midwest Foods' social channels (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn)
• Write captions and short-form copy that fit the brand voice and seasonal priorities
• Build and maintain a social content calendar
• Handle community engagement and real-time coverage at events
• Work with the marketing team on shot lists, content direction, and campaign themes
• Design simple social graphics using Canva or similar tools
• Contribute ideas during content planning and brainstorm sessions
• Gain visibility into how social content connects to broader marketing strategy, seasonal priorities, and sales initiatives
• Collaborate across marketing, sales, and operations teams to understand the full foodservice ecosystem

Benefits

• Competitive pay with flexible, part-time scheduling
• Direct collaboration with the Director of Marketing & PR
• Creative ownership over a real brand with a genuine story to tell
• Exposure to foodservice, sustainability, and hospitality storytelling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed