Content Creator & Social Media Manager (Contract)

Moorpark, CA (Hybrid)

$20/hr – $28/hrMid LevelContract

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end social content for three Ventura County brands, from on-site capture to platform-specific editing and publishing, aligning with brand voices and campaign goals.

  • Content production: shoot and edit photos/videos on-site across weddings, events, tours, and resident activities.
  • Publishing & storytelling: schedule, publish, caption in brand voices, and keep accounts active between major posts.
  • Performance & collaboration: track basic metrics, report insights, and translate campaigns into social assets with marketing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Capture high-quality photo and video content on-site at all three properties (weddings, events, tours, senior living activities, behind-the-scenes, vendor highlights, property features)
  • Edit and produce finished content optimized for each platform (TikTok, Instagram Reels and Stories, Facebook, etc.)
  • Maintain an organized content library across all three brands
  • Plan and execute content calendars for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook across all three accounts
  • Schedule and publish posts consistently across platforms
  • Write captions in each brand's voice (romantic and warm for the venues, heartfelt and family-focused for Homelife)
  • Share Stories regularly to keep accounts active between major posts
  • Monitor comments and DMs, flagging anything that needs a human response from the team
  • Track basic performance and report on what's working
  • Work closely with our marketing team to bring campaign and ad concepts to life

Requirements

  • Strong portfolio of photo and video work, ideally including events, lifestyle, hospitality, or social-first content
  • Demonstrated experience managing brand social accounts (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook)
  • Skilled across the full production cycle: shooting, lighting, editing, finishing, and publishing
  • Own gear required. Camera (DSLR or mirrorless), lenses, audio, lighting as needed, and a fully equipped editing setup
  • Proficiency in editing software (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, CapCut, Lightroom, Photoshop, or equivalents)
  • Comfortable with scheduling tools (Later, Planoly, Meta Business Suite, or similar)
  • An eye for storytelling and the instinct to capture moments as they unfold
  • A clear voice in writing and vision
  • Based in Ventura County or able to travel reliably between Moorpark, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks
  • Bonus: experience with weddings, events, or hospitality content

Nice to have

  • experience with weddings, events, or hospitality content
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Rancho de las Palmas

Rancho de las Palmas is a private estate in Moorpark, California. With its lush gardens, towering palms, and beautiful lagoon, Rancho de las Palmas offers a unique outdoor venue for weddings, social gatherings, corporate events and much more.

Founded in 1990
Moorpark, California, USA
13 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
54.2%
Direct
25.2%
Referral
5.2%
Social
13.2%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~13

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (15% of company)