Part-Time Social Media & Content Creator

Chicago, IL (Unknown)

$19/hr – $20/hrIntern/New Grad3+ years expPart time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own photography, videography, and social content production from shoots through delivery, while coordinating with marketing, planning content calendars, and engaging communities across channels.

  • Produce assets for Instagram and LinkedIn
  • Manage content calendar and real-time event coverage
  • Collaborate across marketing, sales, and operations

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

  • What We Offer: 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 · Unknown