Content Producer (Freelance)
Later Group, Chicago, IL, United States
Location:
Remote
Type:
Contract, Ongoing
Duration:
Per Project Basis (Up to 10 hours / week)
About this position: We’re looking for a Content Producer who’s equal parts trend‑spotter, content creator, and creative problem solver. You’re the person who’s always thinking, “this would hit for our brand” and then actually bringing it to life.
This role is at the core of our content engine. You’ll work closely with the Senior Social Content Manager to ideate, create, and evolve content that not only looks good but performs. From tapping into culture to shaping repeatable content, you’ll help ensure everything connects back to strategy, audience behavior, and what’s actually resonating.
This isn’t about chasing every trend. It’s about knowing which ones are worth it – and making them feel like our brands.
Content Ideation & Development
Develop social-first content ideas across TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms
Bring forward trend-inspired concepts and original ideas that feel fresh, not forced
Partner with the Senior Social Content Manager, Social Media Manager, and Community Manager to ensure content aligns with brand strategy and campaign goals
Help build and evolve content series, formats, and creative over time
Contribute to shaping the brand’s voice and presence on social through content decisions and creative instincts
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (social, creative, strategy, influencer) to bring ideas to life
Trends & Cultural Relevance
Stay deeply tapped into social: trends, sounds, formats, creators, and platform shifts
Identify trends early and translate them into brand-relevant content quickly (and thoughtfully)
Understand the why behind trends, not just the execution
Production & Execution
Shoot and capture content (primarily on iPhone) in both planned and real‑time environments
Edit short‑form video with a strong sense of pacing, hooks, and storytelling – from quick‑turn native edits to more polished executions using transitions, motion design, text animation, and layered effects when appropriate
Bring ideas from concept → execution → final delivery with a platform‑first mindset
Create and iterate on content quickly, balancing speed with quality
Performance & Optimization
Help turn monthly and quarterly insights into new content opportunitiesHelp identify patterns across high‑ and low‑performing content (hooks, formats, themes) n Apply learnings from test‑and‑learn roadmaps to future content
Contribute to testing, iterating, and scaling what works
Who You Are:
A hybrid thinker—equally strategic and creative
Comfortable leading client conversations and presenting performance insights
Can easily flex between overseeing a team and rolling up your sleeves
Deeply fluent in social media trends, platform nuances, and content formats
Fast, scrappy, and passionate about storytelling through social
What You Bring:
1–3 years of experience in social media, content creation, or a related field (internships + personal content absolutely count), along with a portfolio showcasing your work.
Strong understanding of TikTok and Instagram content formats and platform behavior
Experience creating and editing short‑form video (iPhone + CapCut or similar tools), with a working knowledge of more advanced editing techniques and simple motion/animation
Strong creative instincts and an eye for what makes content engaging
Basic understanding of performance metrics (views, engagement, retention)
Agency experience is a plus, but not required
You’re probably someone who:
Knows the difference between a good idea and a good idea for the internet
Can immediately tell when something feels too branded (and how to fix it)
Has strong opinions on hooks – and can explain why something didn’t work
Thinks about content in formats and series, not just one‑off posts
Has a camera roll full of saved ideas and references
Sends trend ideas before being asked
Gets excited by comments, shares, and saves – not just views
Has said “wait, don’t post that yet” and been right
If you can tell within 3 seconds whether a video is flopping, and know how to fix it, we’d love to meet you!
How you work:
Driven by Impact:
You deliver results that matter—prioritizing high‑value work, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly while keeping outcomes clear.
Strategic & Customer‑Centric:
You anticipate risks and opportunities, connect decisions to long‑term growth, and build trust through proactive insights.
Curious & Growth‑Oriented:
You seek knowledge, ask sharp questions, and apply learnings fast—challenging the status quo with a mindset of improvement.
Collaborative & Resilient:
You thrive in change by staying resourceful, solution‑focused, and positive—removing roadblocks, sharing insights, and keeping morale high.
Accountable & Honest:
You own your work, hold yourself and others to a high bar, and use transparent feedback to drive growth.
Emotionally Intelligent:
You build trust through empathy and collaboration, foster inclusion, and inspire others with grit, optimism, and integrity.
Our approach to compensation: We take a market-based & data-driven approach to compensation. We leverage data from trusted third-party compensation sources to help us understand the market value of a role based on function, level, geographic location, and scope. We evaluate compensation bi-annually, including performance and market-related factors.
Our salaries are benchmarked against market Total Cash Compensation for the geographic location of our job posting. Compensation for some roles is structured as On Target Earnings (OTE = base + commission/variable) while for others it is structured as Salary only.
To comply with local legislation and ensure transparency, we share salary ranges on all job postings. Skills, experience and other factors help determine the final salary we offer which may vary from the original range posted.
Additionally, all permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package.
Salary Range: $30 - 40 / hour
Where we work: We have offices in Boston, MA; Vancouver, BC; Chicago, IL; and Vancouver, WA. For select positions, we are open to hiring fully remote candidates. We post our positions in the location(s) where we are open to having the successful candidate be located.
Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility: At Later, we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in an
inclusion-first mindset at every level
of the company, embracing the importance of hiring and
building teams for culture add rather than culture fit . We openly build and maintain unbiased hiring, pay, and promotion practices to create a foundation for an equitable workplace, paving the way for systemic change.
We are committed to creating a
diverse environment
and are proud to be an
equal opportunity employer . All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Later’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
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Remote
Type:
Contract, Ongoing
Duration:
Per Project Basis (Up to 10 hours / week)
About this position: We’re looking for a Content Producer who’s equal parts trend‑spotter, content creator, and creative problem solver. You’re the person who’s always thinking, “this would hit for our brand” and then actually bringing it to life.
This role is at the core of our content engine. You’ll work closely with the Senior Social Content Manager to ideate, create, and evolve content that not only looks good but performs. From tapping into culture to shaping repeatable content, you’ll help ensure everything connects back to strategy, audience behavior, and what’s actually resonating.
This isn’t about chasing every trend. It’s about knowing which ones are worth it – and making them feel like our brands.
Content Ideation & Development
Develop social-first content ideas across TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms
Bring forward trend-inspired concepts and original ideas that feel fresh, not forced
Partner with the Senior Social Content Manager, Social Media Manager, and Community Manager to ensure content aligns with brand strategy and campaign goals
Help build and evolve content series, formats, and creative over time
Contribute to shaping the brand’s voice and presence on social through content decisions and creative instincts
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (social, creative, strategy, influencer) to bring ideas to life
Trends & Cultural Relevance
Stay deeply tapped into social: trends, sounds, formats, creators, and platform shifts
Identify trends early and translate them into brand-relevant content quickly (and thoughtfully)
Understand the why behind trends, not just the execution
Production & Execution
Shoot and capture content (primarily on iPhone) in both planned and real‑time environments
Edit short‑form video with a strong sense of pacing, hooks, and storytelling – from quick‑turn native edits to more polished executions using transitions, motion design, text animation, and layered effects when appropriate
Bring ideas from concept → execution → final delivery with a platform‑first mindset
Create and iterate on content quickly, balancing speed with quality
Performance & Optimization
Help turn monthly and quarterly insights into new content opportunitiesHelp identify patterns across high‑ and low‑performing content (hooks, formats, themes) n Apply learnings from test‑and‑learn roadmaps to future content
Contribute to testing, iterating, and scaling what works
Who You Are:
A hybrid thinker—equally strategic and creative
Comfortable leading client conversations and presenting performance insights
Can easily flex between overseeing a team and rolling up your sleeves
Deeply fluent in social media trends, platform nuances, and content formats
Fast, scrappy, and passionate about storytelling through social
What You Bring:
1–3 years of experience in social media, content creation, or a related field (internships + personal content absolutely count), along with a portfolio showcasing your work.
Strong understanding of TikTok and Instagram content formats and platform behavior
Experience creating and editing short‑form video (iPhone + CapCut or similar tools), with a working knowledge of more advanced editing techniques and simple motion/animation
Strong creative instincts and an eye for what makes content engaging
Basic understanding of performance metrics (views, engagement, retention)
Agency experience is a plus, but not required
You’re probably someone who:
Knows the difference between a good idea and a good idea for the internet
Can immediately tell when something feels too branded (and how to fix it)
Has strong opinions on hooks – and can explain why something didn’t work
Thinks about content in formats and series, not just one‑off posts
Has a camera roll full of saved ideas and references
Sends trend ideas before being asked
Gets excited by comments, shares, and saves – not just views
Has said “wait, don’t post that yet” and been right
If you can tell within 3 seconds whether a video is flopping, and know how to fix it, we’d love to meet you!
How you work:
Driven by Impact:
You deliver results that matter—prioritizing high‑value work, meeting deadlines, and adapting quickly while keeping outcomes clear.
Strategic & Customer‑Centric:
You anticipate risks and opportunities, connect decisions to long‑term growth, and build trust through proactive insights.
Curious & Growth‑Oriented:
You seek knowledge, ask sharp questions, and apply learnings fast—challenging the status quo with a mindset of improvement.
Collaborative & Resilient:
You thrive in change by staying resourceful, solution‑focused, and positive—removing roadblocks, sharing insights, and keeping morale high.
Accountable & Honest:
You own your work, hold yourself and others to a high bar, and use transparent feedback to drive growth.
Emotionally Intelligent:
You build trust through empathy and collaboration, foster inclusion, and inspire others with grit, optimism, and integrity.
Our approach to compensation: We take a market-based & data-driven approach to compensation. We leverage data from trusted third-party compensation sources to help us understand the market value of a role based on function, level, geographic location, and scope. We evaluate compensation bi-annually, including performance and market-related factors.
Our salaries are benchmarked against market Total Cash Compensation for the geographic location of our job posting. Compensation for some roles is structured as On Target Earnings (OTE = base + commission/variable) while for others it is structured as Salary only.
To comply with local legislation and ensure transparency, we share salary ranges on all job postings. Skills, experience and other factors help determine the final salary we offer which may vary from the original range posted.
Additionally, all permanent team members are eligible to participate in various benefits plans as part of their overall compensation package.
Salary Range: $30 - 40 / hour
Where we work: We have offices in Boston, MA; Vancouver, BC; Chicago, IL; and Vancouver, WA. For select positions, we are open to hiring fully remote candidates. We post our positions in the location(s) where we are open to having the successful candidate be located.
Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility: At Later, we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in an
inclusion-first mindset at every level
of the company, embracing the importance of hiring and
building teams for culture add rather than culture fit . We openly build and maintain unbiased hiring, pay, and promotion practices to create a foundation for an equitable workplace, paving the way for systemic change.
We are committed to creating a
diverse environment
and are proud to be an
equal opportunity employer . All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or age. Please let us know if you require any accommodations or support during the recruitment process.
Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.
As set forth in Later’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service‑connected disability.
A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three‑year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
An "armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.
Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.
How do you know if you have a disability? A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:
Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
Blind or low vision
Cancer (past or present)
Cardiovascular or heart disease
Celiac disease
Cerebral palsy
Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
Diabetes
Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
Intellectual or developmental disability
Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
Neurodivergence, for example, attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
Short stature (dwarfism)
Traumatic brain injury
PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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