What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Social Media Manager & Content Creator position at Purpose Brand?
About the Role
We’re looking for a highly creative Freelance Social Media Manager & Content Creator. This role is perfect for someone who lives behind the camera, has a strong visual eye, and knows how to turn everyday moments into engaging, social-first content.
You’ll be responsible for planning, capturing, editing, and publishing content that brings brands to life across social platforms, with a strong focus on video-first storytelling.
What You’ll Do
- Concept, shoot, and edit original content for social
- Capture photo and video content on-site in Chicago (events, spaces, products, people)
- Own the full content creation process—from idea to final post
- Develop creative concepts that align with brand voice but push boundaries
- Edit short-form video (cuts, transitions, text overlays, trending audio)
- Take and edit high-quality photos for social use
- Post and manage content across platforms
- Stay on top of trends and quickly create reactive or trend-based content
- Engage with the audience through comments, DMs, and community interaction
What We’re Looking For
- A strong portfolio of content you’ve personally shot and edited
- 2 years creating social-first content for brands or personal channels
- Comfortable being scrappy, fast-moving, and experimenting creatively
- Ability to film in real environments (not just polished studio content)
- Chicago-based and available for regular in-person shoots
Engagement Details
- Flexible schedule with recurring on-site shoots in Chicago
- Estimated 15-20 hours per week
- Potential for ongoing, long-term collaboration