Branded Social Creator
New York City, NY - USA
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Branded Social CreatorJob Description
Title: Branded Social Creator
About The Position Major goals and objectives and location requirements
The Branded Social Creator is a hands-on content maker responsible for supporting the development capture and editing of branded social content built for native platform distribution. This role focuses on execution: helping turn ideas into strong platform-appropriate content that is visually sharp culturally aware and aligned with advertiser goals.
Working under the direction of the Senior Social Creator and in close partnership with the Executive Producer of Social Creative and Production this person will help bring branded social concepts to life across TikTok Instagram YouTube Shorts and other emerging platforms. They should be comfortable creating in fast-moving environments and translating creative direction into content that feels native to the feed.
This role is ideal for someone with strong maker instincts good taste and solid platform fluency who is ready to grow under senior creative leadership while contributing meaningfully to a high-volume area of the business.
Hybrid 3x a week- New York
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
About The Team: The Team and/or Brand.
Studio at People Inc. is the creative engine behind branded content for some of the worlds most recognizable advertisers. We work across social video digital print and experiential formats building ideas that combine editorial credibility creative rigor and platform fluency.
Within that ecosystem the Social team helps shape branded content that feels native to platform while staying true to the standards and voice of our brands. As demand for custom branded social content continues to grow this role supports the teams ability to execute at speed without compromising quality.
About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % Accountabilities Actions and Expected Measurable Results
Creative Execution 70%
Capture and edit social-first branded video and photo content for TikTok Instagram YouTube Shorts and related platforms
Execute against creative direction from the Senior Social Creator and broader Social team
Support the creation of story beats shot lists rough concepts and lightweight creative materials for branded social content
Help package deliverables to platform specs and best practices to ensure quality and consistency
Assist with on-set or in-field content capture including behind-the-scenes and lo-fi social assets as needed
Create content that feels native to platform while aligning to brand and advertiser expectations
Platform Fluency & Trend Application 15 %
Stay current on evolving platform formats editing styles creator behaviors and social trends
Apply relevant trends and platform behaviors into branded executions where appropriate
Contribute ideas that improve how content lands in-feed without overcomplicating the creative
Cross-Functional Collaboration 15 %
Partner with the Senior Social Creator Executive Producer of Social Creative Production and editorial partners to support branded executions
Collaborate with internal and external creators talent or production teams as needed
Help ensure branded content is delivered in a way that is clear organized on-brand and ready for publishing workflows
The Roles Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements
Education:
Bachelors degree in Marketing Advertising related field or equivalent training and/or experience.
Experience:
24 years of experience creating social-first content for brands publishers creators or personal platforms with a strong point of view
Hands-on experience in photography video capture editing and basic graphic creation
Strong video and photo capture and editing skills across TikTok Reels Shorts and similar short-form formats
Comfort working across lo-fi quick-turn content as well as more polished edits depending on the ask
Familiarity with CapCut Canva Adobe Creative Suite and similar editing tools
Experience supporting branded content custom social executions or advertiser-informed storytelling is a plus
Specific Knowledge Skills Certifications and Abilities:
Strong understanding of social platforms content formats and what makes work feel native to feed
Good eye for composition pacing framing and platform-specific storytelling
Strong awareness of trends creator behaviors and evolving visual language across social platforms
Genuine interest in internet culture lifestyle content and emerging creative formats
Collaborative mindset with the ability to take direction respond to feedback and work closely with cross-functional teams
Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment
Interest in lifestyle food travel auto or culture-driven categories is a plus
Strong communication skills and comfort contributing ideas in team settings
% Travel Required (Approximate): 10%
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Salary: New York: $67000.00 - $80000.00The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of People Incs total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses and short- and long-term incentives.In additionPeople Inc. provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits including medical dental vision prescription drug coverage unlimited paid time off (PTO) adoption or surrogate assistance donation matching tuition reimbursement basic life insurance basic accidental death & dismemberment supplemental life insurance supplemental accident insurance commuter benefits short term and long term disability health savings and flexible spending accounts family care benefits a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program 10-12 paid holidays annually and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents) all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with People Inc. and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance accident critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage life and disability insurance.
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