Content and Video Assistant

Content & Video Coordinator

Diaspora Spice Co. is hiring a Content & Video Assistant to support our social team with filming, ideating, and organizing short-form founder-led content for Instagram and TikTok. This role is for someone who is chronically online (in the best way), has sharp instincts for what will land on social, and can consistently capture high-quality footage on an iPhone with strong framing, focus, and movement. You will work closely with the social media team and Sana to brainstorm weekly content plans, develop viral-leaning concepts, and keep our content library organized and easy to use. If you love digital culture, understand short-form storytelling, and can receive feedback well, we want you!
Key Responsibilities

Film high-quality short-form founder-led content using an iPhone, with a strong understanding of framing, focus, and movement.
Work with natural light and adapt quickly to different environments while maintaining a consistent visual style.
Stay up-to-date on Instagram and TikTok trends, algorithm shifts, audio trends, and new platform features.
Pitch content ideas that align with brand voice, goals, and ongoing campaigns.
Help shape concepts for viral-leaning videos, including strong visual hooks and written hooks.
Create well-researched, detailed scripts for brand-aligned video series.
Work closely with the social media team and Sana to brainstorm weekly content plans.
Provide direction when behind the camera, including prompting, pacing, and getting the best takes.
Receive and incorporate feedback with openness, flexibility, and a collaborative mindset.
Upload and maintain an organized content library of footage, audio files, and drafts, with clean naming conventions and folders.
Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to shoot compelling short-form content on a phone (iPhone preferred).
Strong instinct for storytelling and how audiences engage with short-form video.
Ability to write well-researched, fact-checked video scripts.
Ability to learn and understand our brand voice and style, and pitch original ideas accordingly.
Comfortable working fast, staying organized, and meeting deadlines.
Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across a team.
Skills

Excellent iPhone videography skills (framing, lighting, focus, movement).
Strong understanding of digital culture and timing.
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing a content library.
Comfortable learning tools and platforms like Google Drive, Slack, and Trello.
Bonus

Basic editing skills (CapCut or similar).
Interest in food, food culture, and/or food videography.