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Social Media Content Creator Job at Swoon in Chicago

Swoon, Chicago, IL, US, 60290

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Location: Greater Chicago Area (Hybrid – must be local)

Contract: 4 months | 40 hours per week

Pay Rate: $27/hour (W2)

Start Date: ASAP


🏢 About the Client

Swoon is partnering with a global leader in the consumer products industry, recognized for its portfolio of trusted and iconic brands found in millions of households worldwide. We are seeking a Social Content Creator to join their North America communications and digital team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company that values creativity, collaboration, and authentic storytelling to connect with audiences across social platforms.


🎯 About the Role

As a Social Content Creator, you’ll help shape the voice and visual identity of beloved brands through bold, trend-driven content. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes social media, enjoys being both behind and in front of the camera, and has a strong eye for design and editing.


You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to create compelling, platform-native content that sparks engagement and builds community.

💼 Key Responsibilities


Content Creation (≈90%)

  • Concept, shoot, and edit original social media content for TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Appear on camera in branded videos, reels, and posts.
  • Design static graphics and visual assets aligned with brand identity and current trends.
  • Collaborate with creative and brand teams to ensure alignment with campaign goals.
  • Monitor social trends and emerging formats to inform future content.
  • Analyze performance data to optimize engagement and impact.


Content Coordination (≈10%)

  • Support sourcing and curation of user-generated (UGC) and employee-generated (EGC) content.
  • Assist in managing content banks and external creative deliverables.

🧩 Qualifications


Must-Haves:

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience creating social media content for brands, agencies, or startups.
  • Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and CapCut (or similar editing tools).
  • Proven ability to plan, produce, and edit engaging visual and video content.
  • Excellent understanding of platform best practices, trends, and audience behavior.
  • Confident on-camera presence and ability to represent brand tone authentically.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills.
  • Must be based in the Greater Chicago Area (remote/hybrid model).


Nice-to-Haves:

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Experience using social media management tools (Sprinklr preferred).
  • Previous work in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or agency environments.
  • Experience in community management or influencer collaborations.


🌟 Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Work with one of the most recognizable consumer brands in the world.
  • Collaborate with a team of innovative creatives shaping social media culture.
  • Create content that will be seen and shared by millions of consumers.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, trend-forward creative environment.

Apply today and join Swoon in supporting one of the world’s leading consumer brands in delivering bold, culturally relevant social storytelling.