Social Content Creator - Contractor

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

$35/hr – $45/hrIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive standalone social-first video content for Munchkin, producing platform-native assets that resonate with modern parents across short-form formats.

  • Own concept, capture, and edit social videos that align with brand guidelines.
  • Must-have: Proven experience creating short-form social content for consumer or parenting brands.
  • Standout: Remote-based in Los Angeles area with project-based 25 hours per week.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Concept, shoot, and edit social-first content using primarily iPhone and lightweight setups
  • Create platform-native videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and emerging channels
  • Produce a mix of product, lifestyle, parenting, and cultural content that feels real and relatable
  • Collaborate with brand, social, and growth teams to align on campaigns and content priorities
  • Appear on camera or direct talent/creators when needed
  • Iterate quickly based project deliverables and platform trends
  • Stay on top of trends, formats, and conversations within parenting and social culture
  • Deliverables should be consistent with brand voice while keeping content fresh and native to each platform
  • There is no responsibility for ongoing social media management, channel operations, or community engagement, which remain internal functions

Requirements

  • Proven experience creating short-form social content, ideally for consumer or parenting brands
  • Strong instincts for hooks, storytelling, pacing, and what makes content convert
  • Ability to shoot high-quality, engaging content in real-world environments
  • Deep familiarity with TikTok, Instagram Reels, and short-form platform behavior
  • Comfortable both behind and in front of the camera
  • Proficiency with editing tools like CapCut, Edits, or similar
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple content streams at once
  • A test-and-learn mindset with a bias toward action and iteration
  • Remote based in Los Angeles area preferred
  • Occasional in-person shoots or Van Nuys office meetings

      Compensation

      • Project-based workload of : 25 hours/week
      • Hourly Rate: $35-$45/hour, DOE

      How To Apply

      • Please include a link to your portfolio to showcase your work.

      Other

      • Who You Are: We’re looking for a specialist Social Content Creator Independent Contractor. This assignment engages a Social Content Creator to develop standalone, campaign-based social content deliverables. The contractor will independently concept, produce, and deliver social-first video assets that align with Munchkin’s brand guidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to bring Munchkin’s brand to life through compelling, platform-native content. This Social Content Creator will turn ideas into finished content, from concept through capture and edit. You’ll create work that feels native to social, connects with modern parents, and drives engagement across channels.
      • There is no responsibility for ongoing social media management, channel operations, or community engagement, which remain internal functions
      • Project-based workload of : 25 hours/week
      • Hourly Rate: $35-$45/hour, DOE
      • Remotely based in Los Angeles area preferred
      • Occasional in-person shoots or Van Nuys office meetings
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      Munchkin

      Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! With over 350 patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years! Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. We are industry leaders in design and innovation with over 250 international product and brand design awards! We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation. In 2024, Munchkin was honored on Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list.Munchkin is a subsidiary of Why Brands, Inc., a new parent company for Munchkin and Curio Home Goods (“Curio”), focused on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design.

      Founded in 1990
      Los Angeles, California, USA
      377 employees (62 in marketing)

      Traffic Signals

      Monthly Visitors
      166.2K
      Monthly Google Ads Budget
      $7.4K
      Traffic Source Mix
      Search
      38.8%
      Direct
      49.7%
      Referral
      6.8%
      Social
      3.6%
      Paid
      1%

      Headcount Trend

      Current headcount: ~377

      Marketing Team

      Marketing Team Size
      42 (11% of company)
      Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
      3

      Funding

      Total Funding
      $45M
      Last Raise
      $45M
      Series Unknown, 16 years ago

      Funding History

      • Apr 2010
        Series Unknown • $45M

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