Conceptual Creator

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 10 days ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end social content strategy and creation for multi-platform campaigns, from ideation to execution and client presentation, balancing creative and strategic goals.

  • Lead concepting and brainstorms
  • Create platform-tailored content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more
  • Present work to clients and build strong relationships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop original social-first concepts and campaigns that range from always-on content to larger tentpole ideas and earned-led activations
  • Generate ideas independently and collaboratively, contributing meaningfully to brainstorms and helping lead internal ideation sessions
  • Create content tailored to the nuances of each platform, with a strong understanding of how audiences consume content across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Pinterest and emerging channels
  • Identify and translate cultural moments, platform trends, creator behaviors, and audience insights into opportunities for our clients that make sense for the brand
  • Work within established brand and social strategies to develop ideas that are both creatively compelling and strategically sound
  • Bring ideas to life through hands-on content creation, balancing conceptual thinking with executional excellence
  • Be willing to step in front of the camera from time to time—whether for creator-style content, trend participation, or helping bring an idea to life
  • Capture content using a variety of production approaches—from lo-fi iPhone content and creator-style videos to larger-scale studio and on-location productions
  • Present concepts, creative rationale, and finished work directly to clients with confidence and professionalism
  • Build trusted relationships with clients, incorporating feedback while advocating for strong creative solutions

Requirements

  • 2+ years’ experience working within a content team – whether at an agency, content studio, or in-house for a brand
  • A portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking alongside hands-on execution across a variety of social formats
  • Proven experience developing ideas from initial concept through final delivery
  • Deep knowledge of social platforms, internet culture, creator ecosystems and evolving content trends
  • Experience creating organic social content designed to drive engagement, participation and cultural relevance
  • Strong skills in short-form video creation, including vertical video shooting, editing, and optimization for platform best practices
  • Proficiency with content creation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop and Premiere Pro) and comfort working with mobile-first editing platforms
  • Photography and photo editing experience, with an eye for composition, storytelling, and capturing authentic moments
  • Strong writing skills, including the ability to write concepts, scripts, beat sheets, creative rationales, and presentation materials
  • Experience participating in or leading brainstorms and developing creative ideas in a collaborative environment

Preferred

  • Experience working on large, high-profile brands is a plus
  • Experience developing creator-led, earned-first, or integrated social campaigns is a plus
  • Any additional creative pursuits – filmmaking, music, illustration, fashion, photography, gaming, LEGO building, or something entirely unexpected – are always welcome!
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We are an industry-leading global public relations agency, creating change that matters for our clients and our people. The kind of change that earns attention and shapes culture to build business. Fiercely ambitious, fundamentally kind.

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Conceptual Creator

Golin Ketchum · New York City, NY · Hybrid