Part-Time Social Media & Content Creator

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$19/hr – $20/hrIntern/New Grad3+ years expOther

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Lead photography, videography, and social content production for Midwest Foods, shaping visual storytelling across Instagram, LinkedIn, and events while collaborating with marketing and operations to align campaigns and seasonal priorities.

  • Own content direction, shot lists, and real-time event coverage
  • Coordinate across marketing, sales, and operations to connect assets to broader strategy
  • Deliver polished assets and captions on a timely calendar

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Photography & Videography
  • Shoot and style photos and short-form video of produce, prepared foods, events, farm visits, and behind-the-scenes moments
  • Edit and deliver polished assets for Instagram, LinkedIn, and other digital channels
  • Capture real-time content at company events and activations
  • Organize and upload assets to shared folders for team access
  • Social Media
  • Create content across Midwest Foods' social channels (primarily Instagram and LinkedIn)
  • Write captions and short-form copy that fit the brand voice and seasonal priorities
  • Build and maintain a social content calendar
  • Handle community engagement and real-time coverage at events

Requirements

  • 1-3 years of experience in content creation, social media, photography, or a related field (freelance, agency, brand-side, all count)
  • Strong photography skills; videography and short-form video editing experience strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to create content that performs on Instagram and LinkedIn
  • Comfortable with editing tools such as Lightroom, Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or equivalent
  • Strong writing skills for short-form copy and captions
  • Organized and self-directed; able to manage a calendar and meet deadlines without hand-holding
  • Canva familiarity a plus; Adobe Creative Suite experience welcome
  • Reliable transportation required; access to a personal vehicle recommended, as this role requires travel to events and activations throughout Chicagoland and occasionally to our Kenosha, WI location
  • Portfolio or examples of past work required with your application

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with flexible, part-time scheduling
  • Direct collaboration with the Director of Marketing & PR
  • Creative ownership over a real brand with a genuine story to tell
  • Exposure to foodservice, sustainability, and hospitality storytelling
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Midwest Foods

Midwest Foods is more than a food distributor—we’re a passionate, purpose-driven partner to chefs, institutions, and culinary professionals across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Proudly women-owned, locally rooted, and WBENC-certified, we bring over 30 years of trusted service to the table with a deep commitment to community, sustainability, and equity in the food system.We specialize in delivering fresh, consistent, and customized solutions tailored to the ever-changing needs of the foodservice industry. From labor-saving, chef-crafted ingredients to seasonal, locally grown produce, our offerings are designed to save time without compromising quality or creativity.Our mission goes beyond distribution: we actively support BIPOC-, woman-, and veteran-owned businesses, and work closely with local farmers to strengthen the regional food system—while also sourcing responsibly beyond the Midwest to ensure year-round availability.With over 150,000 square feet of facility space across Chicago and Kenosha—including SQF-certified processing rooms and a full prep kitchen—we’re built for both scale and precision. Whether you're looking for a reliable partner or a meaningful career in food, Midwest Foods is growing with purpose.

Founded in 1998
Chicago, Illinois, USA
103 employees (5 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$19/hr – $20/hr

Taken straight from the job posting.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (5% of company)
Median Tenure
5.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
26.8%
Direct
49.1%
Referral
6%
Social
16.6%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~103
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Part-Time Social Media & Content Creator

Midwest Foods · Chicago, IL · On-site