Junior Content Creator (Photo & Video)

Responsibilities

• Lead On-Property Photo & Video Production
• Independently execute high-end, social-first and campaign photo and video shoots across hotels, restaurants, bars and lifestyle partners, managing onsite production without the support of a full crew
• Direct chefs, GMs, bartenders and talent with confidence and warmth
• Capture both stills and motion in a single shoot day efficiently
• Own lighting, sound, camera operation and creative direction onsite
• Travel & Execution
• Operate as Kinship’s on-the-ground Studio presence
• Represent the agency with professionalism and creative leadership
• Pre-Production & Strategy
• Develop video concepts and shot lists aligned with brand positioning and campaign objectives

Requirements

• 2 years of professional experience in both photography and videography
• Portfolio showcasing hospitality-specific work (hotels and food & beverage required)
• Mastery of lighting, composition and storytelling across still and motion
• Fluent in Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro (After Effects a strong plus)
• Strong understanding of social-first content creation and platform nuance
• Ability to manage production workflows independently
• Confident communicator with cross-functional teams
• Adaptable, calm and decisive under pressure
• Must provide own professional camera equipment (full-frame bodies, lenses, lighting kit, audio, stabilization tools)
• Must have reliable transportation to travel independently to and from onsite shoots throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas

Preferred

• After Effects for motion graphics preferred

Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental Coverage, Half-Day Fridays, Generous Paid Time Off, Company-Paid Life Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Paid Parental Leave, Professional Development Opportunities