Content Creator Job at The Kitchen North America in Chicago

ROLE:

CONTENT CREATOR |

TEAM:

THE KITCHEN NORTH AMERICA |

LOCATION:

TORONTO (HYBRID ONSITE)

Company Overview
Welcome to The Kitchen by Kraft Heinz – the in‑house agency taking marketing into a new era. With bases in Toronto and Chicago, we’re not just a team; we’re culinary pioneers blending culture, creativity, and collaboration. Join our 140+ member crew of Creatives, Strategists, Producers, Designers, and Content Creators. Together with our brand partners, we unlock creativity at the speed of culture, turning brands into icons with breakthrough social and digital ideas. Come be part of a team where passion meets innovation, crafting experiences that leave a lasting impression—one spicy idea at a time.

Role Overview
In this role as Content Creator, you work alongside a team of Creatives and a Producer to plan, shoot, edit and optimize a wide range of content. From clever TikTok shots native on device to deliciously staged food photography, you will create still and video assets for iconic brands.

You’re an expert in social content with a deep understanding of the platforms and what kind of content audiences expect on each. You enjoy the creative process and will be part of a team that makes ideas, brand acts, and social content that gets people talking. You’ll use your experience to plan, shoot, edit, and design content at the speed of culture. You stay on top of the latest trends and are well‑versed in creating content for all platforms – you know what works on Instagram, Twitter, and the differences between those and TikTok. You are a storyteller, using all your skills every day to create content that sets us apart.

Responsibilities

SOCIAL EXPERTISE: Identify trends and opportunities as they emerge in social and quickly ideate and present concepts for content that stay true to our brands while participating in the online dialogue.

SOCIAL STRATEGY: Work with the team to ideate on planned content monthly and quarterly to ensure an always‑on social approach. Research and proactively recommend ideas, solutions and new content for the brands.

CONTENT CREATION: Use a robust skillset from photography to videography, design, and platform‑native tools to create a wide range of content. From quick social posts to beautiful shoots, you have the range and ability to switch quickly between styles.

STORYTELLING: Ideate, build, shoot, and edit effective stories that match the quality of each social platform.

COLLABORATION: Work collaboratively with a large team of creatives from ideation to execution – ensuring ideas are brought to life faithfully.

WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT: Manage multiple priorities and assignments. Execute with rapid turnaround times for real‑time moments, capture trending moments, edit quickly and efficiently to deliver high‑quality work on time and with accuracy.

Experience & Skills

1 to 3 years of experience in a design or content creation role producing a wide range of content.

A high‑quality portfolio displaying a range of social content, ideally produced in a creative agency environment.

Understanding of design programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and After Effects, including best practices for all social channels.

Demonstrated ability to create relevant content across all platforms with extraordinary visual storytelling, videography, and video editing skills. Graphic design experience is a plus.

A passion, curiosity, and experience in making creative content on social media platforms – Instagram visuals, TikTok videos, YouTube edits, and more.

Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite and eager to continue learning and evolving to make social‑first content.

Experience creating high‑quality content for clients with high standards of quality and excellence.

Ability to problem‑solve and recommend production/design‑appropriate solutions.

Highly organized with an ability to work under tight deadlines and shift priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Passion for food that enhances authenticity and appeal of brand marketing in the culinary industry.

A desire to do award‑winning, internationally recognized work.

Compensation
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $65,000–$85,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job‑related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of The Kitchen’s total rewards program.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Kitchen, Kraft Heinz, and Salt are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.

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