Born Social
Born Social
Born Social is a global social media agency helping challenger brands build stronger connections with their audiences. Its work combines social-first strategy with performance marketing, content marketing, and influencer marketing, bringing together creative and digital expertise for brands looking to grow in a changing media landscape.

Content Creator Contractor – New York City Hybrid

Create platform-native video for Born Social, a social-first creative agency. Lead shoots, edit content, and adapt creative for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

Description

  • Partner with Creative teams to shape concepts and prepare shot lists
  • Keep concepts and filming methods tailored to social platforms
  • Work with client contacts on permissions, release forms, and other pre-production details
  • Recommend equipment requirements for each shoot
  • Film content for Instagram Reels, Stories, and TikTok
  • Apply composition, lighting, equipment, transitions, POV, and other platform-specific techniques
  • Appear on camera when the content calls for it
  • Edit social-first videos with synchronized footage, suitable audio, a clear story, and platform-native execution
  • Transfer projects to the Design team for off-platform production and motion graphic overlays
  • Train Creative and Social Media Manager teams on best practices for in-app content
  • Develop effective relationships across account teams and departments
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively to deliver a high-quality Content Creator experience

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience producing social-first content for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms
  • Technical expertise in mobile-first filming and social-first content production
  • Confidence leading shoots, directing talent, and managing post-production
  • Willingness to appear on camera when needed
  • Distinct creative perspective with meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong interest in emerging content formats and social trends
  • Collaborative approach with the ability to mentor others
  • Deep engagement with social and popular culture and current trend knowledge
  • Ability to work rapidly and respond to daily trends
  • Comfort working in an agile, fast-moving environment
  • Availability to work three days per week from the New York City office
  • Availability for full-time work

Benefits

  • 20 vacation days plus 12 public holidays each year
  • Fully paid medical insurance, including dental and vision coverage
  • Annual performance bonus
  • 401(k) matching plan
  • Gym membership contributions
  • Complimentary fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks, soft drinks, tea, and coffee
  • Free home-office chair and monitor
  • Quarterly team offsites and regular social events
  • Free Citi Bike membership
  • Recruitment referral bonus
  • Agile working policy
  • Flexible working hours when agreed in advance with line managers

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