What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Media Freelancer position at James Thomas?
James Thomas is a Chicago-based interior design firm known for creating layered, livable, and deeply personal spaces. We’re looking for a Chicago-based creative and detail-oriented social media freelancer to help us share our story from behind-the-scenes moments to beautifully finished projects in a way that feels elevated, engaging, and true to our brand.
Hours & Compensation
- Approximately 20–25 hours per month
- Onboarding during the first month may reach the higher end of that range as you learn our brand voice, guidelines, and goals.
- This position is paid a monthly stipend of $1,800.
Core Responsibilities
Content Creation & Posting
- Develop and manage social content for Instagram, Facebook, and occasionally LinkedIn.
- Plan and schedule posts and stories each month in collaboration with the internal team.
- Post pre-edited professional Reels and videos, adding captions and text where needed to align with brand guidelines.
- Capture storytelling photo and video content for stories both in-studio and on-site when possible.
- Help craft engaging stories and captions that follow our brand voice and visual identity balancing polished with a sense of storytelling and personality.
Strategy & Brand Alignment
- Contribute to monthly content planning and idea development.
- Track trends and conduct light competitor research to inspire fresh, relevant ideas.
- Maintain brand consistency across visuals and copy to reflect the James Thomas voice, sophisticated yet approachable, refined yet personal.
What We’re Looking For
- A self-starter with strong visual instincts and an editorial eye.
- Comfortable working with both raw and professional video/photo content.
- Ability to handle light video editing, such as trimming clips and adding captions.
- Experience writing social copy that balances storytelling and polish.
- Organized, proactive, and collaborative, you enjoy shaping ideas and seeing them through.
- Familiar with the design industry or creative brand storytelling (a plus).
To Apply
Please send your resume, examples of social media work along with a brief introduction sharing why this role interests you to kelly@jamesthomasinteriors.com with the subject line Social Media Freelancer.
Salary : $1,800