Social Content Creator – Beauty, Personal Care & Lifestyle

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 2 days onsite preferred) | New York, NY (Remote considered)
Job Type: 6-Month W2 Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rate: Up to $25/hour W2
Start Date: January 4, 2027
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking a creative, trend-savvy Social Content Creator to support a leading consumer products company’s personal care brands.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who lives and breathes social media, enjoys creating engaging visual content, and knows how to turn emerging trends into compelling brand storytelling.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on creator who can independently shoot and edit short-form videos, capture photography, design social graphics, and develop engaging content for TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

This position is heavily focused on content creation (90%), with additional opportunities to collaborate on creative strategy and content optimization.

The role begins as a 6-month contract with the intention of transitioning to a permanent position based on business needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Social Content Creation (90%)

• Create engaging, platform-native content for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other social channels.

• Independently shoot, edit, and produce short-form videos, photography, and static graphics.

• Develop creative concepts aligned with brand identity, audience interests, and emerging social trends.

• Write compelling social media captions and supporting copy that reflect brand voice.

• Create authentic, relatable content that resonates with diverse consumer audiences.

• Collaborate with internal marketing teams, creative strategists, and agency partners to support campaigns and brand initiatives.

• Support the sourcing and development of user-generated content (UGC), employee-generated content (EGC), and partner-created assets.

• Stay current on social trends, platform updates, emerging formats, and AI-assisted content creation tools.

• Be comfortable appearing on camera in branded social media content when needed.

Creative Strategy & Optimization (10%)

• Collaborate with social media and creative strategy teams to develop content concepts and briefs.

• Incorporate performance insights and audience engagement trends to improve creative effectiveness.

• Identify opportunities to test new formats, storytelling approaches, and creative ideas.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience creating social media content for brands, agencies, or consumer-facing businesses.

• Demonstrated experience producing engaging content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other short-form video platforms.

• Strong hands-on skills in videography, photography, graphic design, and video editing.

• Proficiency with creative tools such as Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms.

• Experience creating content for beauty, personal care, lifestyle, fashion, wellness, or related consumer brands.

• Strong understanding of social media trends, platform-specific content formats, and audience engagement.

• Excellent creative storytelling, copywriting, and communication skills.

• Ability to independently manage content creation from concept through final production.

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and balancing multiple creative priorities.

• Willingness to appear on camera as part of branded content.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating UGC-style or creator-led social content.

• Familiarity with social media management platforms such as Sprinklr.

• Experience supporting community management or audience engagement.

• Knowledge of AI-assisted creative production tools.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.

Work Arrangement

• Chicago, IL: Strongly preferred; hybrid schedule requiring approximately 2 days onsite per week.

• New York, NY: Candidates may be considered for a remote arrangement.

• Standard business hours, Monday through Friday, approximately 8 AM–5 PM.

• Minimal travel may be required for occasional team meetings.

Portfolio Requirement

A portfolio or examples of social media content are required for consideration.

Candidates should provide examples demonstrating their direct involvement in creating short-form videos, social graphics, photography, and/or branded social content.

Please include a portfolio link with your resume when applying.

Why This Opportunity?

• Create content for established, nationally recognized consumer brands.

• Gain hands-on experience producing creative campaigns across major social platforms.

• Collaborate with experienced social media, marketing, and creative teams.

• Work on culturally relevant, consumer-focused content.

• Opportunity for permanent employment following the initial contract period.
  
  The hourly pay range for this position (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location) is $22.00 to $25.00/hr. Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.
   
  Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
   
  Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
   
  For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to mpersons@synergishr.com
   
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  Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.