Social Content Creator (Shoot + Edit)

Aquent is partnering with a nationally recognized travel brand that connects millions of people to their dreams and destinations. This brand is celebrated for fostering a strong sense of community and delivering exceptional experiences. They are seeking a dynamic individual to join their team and amplify their voice across social channels, engaging directly with a passionate audience and shaping the visual narrative that defines their brand.

Are you ready to be the pulse of a beloved travel brand's social presence? We are looking for a creative powerhouse who can seamlessly blend community engagement with compelling content creation. In this pivotal role, you won't just manage conversations; you'll ignite them, becoming the authentic voice that resonates with guests. You'll have the unique opportunity to both steer the daily dialogue and directly craft the engaging visual and textual content that captivates and inspires. This is your chance to make a tangible impact, owning a significant share of the content strategy and directly influencing how a brand people genuinely love connects with its community.

What You'll Do

• Act as the brand's voice in real-time, monitoring and responding to comments, direct messages, and mentions with authenticity and care.
• Proactively identify and flag critical customer issues, emerging conversations, and potential risks, ensuring swift communication to relevant internal teams.
• Uncover valuable community insights and recurring themes to directly inform future content strategies and overall social direction.
• Orchestrate the seamless publication and scheduling of content across all social channels, ensuring a consistent and engaging presence.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the social content calendar, meticulously tracking deadlines, approval stages, and asset readiness.
• Collaborate closely with social and influencer teams, as well as cross-functional partners, to ensure content moves efficiently from concept to launch.
• Maintain a well-organized and accessible library of digital assets following content shoots and launches.
• Lead the charge in content creation, from conceptualizing and shooting engaging short-form videos and photos to crafting compelling copy for social platforms.
• React with agility to current trends, producing quick-turn content, while also developing thoughtfully planned campaigns.
• Stay at the forefront of social media trends, sounds, and evolving formats, bringing innovative ideas and insights back to the team.

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience in community management, ideally within a consumer-facing brand environment.
• Proficiency with social publishing and scheduling tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to expertly manage simultaneous tasks including real-time conversations, urgent requests, and long-term projects.
• Outstanding copywriting abilities and an innate understanding of brand voice.
• Acute judgment to discern the appropriate time to engage, escalate, or observe conversations.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing social content you have personally created and published.
• Proven shooting and editing skills using tools such as Premiere, CapCut, or similar industry-standard software.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in photography or motion graphics.
• Background in the travel, hospitality, or loyalty and rewards program sectors.

As an Aquent talent, you also get access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with match, paid sick leave where applicable, and free professional development through Aquent Gymnasium.