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Social Media Content Creator

$65k - $75k
Full-time

Mainland

About the Role

We're looking for a creative, motivated, and social media-savvy Social Media & Content Creator to join our team.

This person will be responsible for developing, capturing, editing, and publishing engaging content across multiple social media platforms. We're looking for someone who understands what makes content stand out, stays ahead of trends, and can turn ideas into compelling visual stories.

You'll collaborate with our digital, content, and account teams to create content that supports client campaigns, strengthens brand awareness, and drives engagement.We don't just want someone who can post content. We want someone who can bring ideas, take ownership, and help build brands.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create engaging, high-quality content for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social media platforms.
  • Capture and edit photography and video content for clients, campaigns, events, and social media.
  • Write engaging captions and tailor messaging for different social media platforms.
  • Develop and manage content calendars, ensuring consistent and timely publishing.
  • Capture behind-the-scenes content, interviews, events, and other storytelling opportunities.
  • Monitor content performance, analyze engagement, and recommend opportunities for improvement.
  • Manage multiple client projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and consistency.
  • Build strong working relationships with internal teams to ensure content aligns with client expectations.
  • Take ownership of content projects from initial concept through final execution.
  • Continuously bring fresh ideas, creative approaches, and recommendations to improve client campaigns.
  • Develop original content ideas that align with client goals, brand identity, and target audiences.
  • Create content that drives engagement, increases brand awareness, and supports audience growth.
  • Stay current on social media trends, emerging platforms, and digital best practices.
  • Collaborate with digital, content, and account teams to plan and execute creative campaigns.

Required & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in social media, content creation, digital marketing, or a related field.
  • Proven experience creating and managing content across multiple social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
  • Strong photography, videography, storytelling, and short-form video editing skills.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, Canva, or similar content creation tools.
  • Understanding of social media trends, analytics, audience engagement, and content strategy.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Experience working in a marketing, PR, or creative agency is a plus.
  • Portfolio demonstrating creative content, video production, and social media work required.

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 annually plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications and business needs.

Benefits Eligible employees have access to Mainland's benefits package, which may include:Medical, dental and vision insurancePaid time off and paid holidays

  • Retirement benefits, if applicable
  • Additional company-sponsored benefits and programs available to eligible employees
  • Specific eligibility, coverage and benefit details will be provided during the hiring process and are subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

EEO- Mainland is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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