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Social Media Content Creator | Part-Time

Dahl Consulting, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Pay: $60.15-$90.22/hr

Job type: Contract


Title : Social Media Content Creator | Part-Time

Location : Remote

Job Type : Contract (5 Months)

Schedule:

Hours per week will vary based on project volume, average 20 hours per week.

Compensation : $60.15 - $90.22/hr

Industry:

Retail

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About the Role

Our client, a leading national retail organization, is seeking a highly creative and strategic Social Media Content Creator to support brand, reputational, and business objectives through engaging digital content. This role blends concepting and hands-on execution, producing both video and static content across platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of social trends, platform best practices, and brand storytelling to deliver culturally relevant and emotionally engaging content.

This opportunity is project-based, and weekly hours may vary depending on workload and content volume.

Job Description

The Social Media Content Creator will partner closely with cross-functional creative teams to translate brand priorities into compelling social-first content. This individual will take ownership of ideation through execution while ensuring alignment with overarching brand strategy and voice.

Develop and evolve social media strategies aligned to brand and audience goals
Translate creative briefs, brand narratives, and cultural trends into platform-specific content ideas
Identify emerging trends, formats, and opportunities to enhance engagement and relevance
Concept, create, and edit original content including short-form video, photography, captions, and stories
Capture original content through video and/or photography as needed
Write engaging, on-brand copy tailored to each platform’s audience and tone
Ensure all content aligns with brand guidelines while remaining authentic and platform-native
Collaborate with internal creative teams including video and design leads
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Leverage performance insights and data to optimize content strategy and execution

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of experience in social media content creation and strategy
Proven ability to develop and execute end-to-end social strategies (not limited to posting content)
Strong writing skills with a keen understanding of tone, voice, and audience segmentation
Experience creating content for platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, or emerging channels
Proficiency with content creation and editing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or native platform tools)
Deep understanding of social media trends, platform culture, and creator-driven storytelling
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable improvements
Portfolio demonstrating relevant social media content (must be included with application/profile)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with paid social media campaigns or content boosting
Background in motion design or advanced video editing
Experience in brand storytelling, creative direction, video production, or design

Benefits

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/.

How to Apply

Take the first step on your new career path!

To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!