Sr. Content Creator

CYLNDR Studios•Durham, NC

21d•$75 - $90•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Sr. Content Creator, you will be responsible for creating, and producing compelling content that resonates with target audiences and aligns with our clients' brand identities. Leveraging your expertise in social trends and best practices, you will work closely with our creative and strategy teams to deliver culturally relevant content that drives awareness and engagement. You are a highly skilled maker who can execute at volume without sacrificing quality. You are fluent across video, stills, and post-production, comfortable moving between roles as needed: shooter, editor, director, sometimes a collaborator on a larger set. You work fast, clean, and collaboratively. You can take direction, contribute ideas, and turn work around under real production conditions. You’re equally comfortable executing a clearly defined brief or helping shape ideas when needed, but your primary value is in how well and how reliably you make things. This role is designed for a long-term senior individual contributor who loves the work and wants to stay close to craft.

Requirements

You are first and foremost a maker and possess a curious mind. You’re always learning something new, exploring new techniques, and comfortable using AI as another creative tool in your repertoire
You move easily between independent execution and team-based production
You are comfortable following direction and offering ideas when invited
You are fast, organized, and dependable
You consistently produce high-quality work in a deadline driven environment
You actively use AI in your workflow and are curious about new tools
You care about craft, not just delivery
You collaborate well and communicate clearly
You take pride in being excellent at what you do
Consistent proactive attitude toward creative thinking, attention to detail staying updated on industry/relevant trends
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively
Strong writing skills with the ability to craft engaging and concise copy for different tones and styles
You want to be a part of building something. You’re proactive with ideas that make our studio better and processes smoother

Responsibilities

Ideate, plan, and produce high-quality and culturally relevant video, still, and written content for various social media platforms, including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms.
Edit and post-produce video content using Adobe Premiere Pro/Final Cut Pro and/or After Effects and AI tools.
Design and create graphics, videos, GIFs, animations, and other multimedia elements that effectively communicate brand messages.
Write compelling and concise social copy that captures attention, communicates key messages, and encourages user interaction.
Stay current with social media trends, platform algorithm changes, AI technology and the possibilities it unlocks, and industry best practices to ensure content remains relevant and optimized for maximum reach and engagement.
Work closely with the team, forge solid working relationships, ultimately in service of making the quality work, understanding clients goals, preferences, and incorporating feedback into the content creation process.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of content while maintaining high quality standards.
You can be in the studio Tues-Thurs to collaborate with others and are game to make things on the fly when real-time opportunities arise.
You have a player-coach mentality in managing people with some experience leading a team. You’re a good teacher and like upskill.
You’re a great presenter and an even better listener. You’re comfortable building client relationships.