What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content Marketing Specialist position at Venture Surplus?
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Hours worked: 32-40 Hours/wk
Help Build One of the Most Trusted Brands in Military Surplus
Do you enjoy creating content that people actually find useful?
We’re looking for a creative marketer who enjoys photography, visual storytelling, short-form video, and continuous learning. You’ll help build one of the most trusted brands in military surplus and outdoor gear by creating content that educates customers, showcases unique products, and helps people make informed purchasing decisions.
This isn’t a position where you’ll simply schedule social media posts or follow someone else’s checklist. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the voice, photography, and marketing direction of a growing national e-commerce brand. We value initiative, creativity, and people who enjoy continually improving their skills.
If you’re excited about creating content that customers genuinely appreciate and are looking for a place where your ideas can make a difference, we’d love to meet you.
About Venture Surplus
Venture Surplus started in a Colorado basement with a passion for military surplus and a belief that customers deserved better. What began as a small business has grown into one of the largest collections of military surplus available online, serving everyone from active-duty military personnel and veterans to campers, hikers, collectors, and outdoor enthusiasts.
We love finding interesting gear and sharing our knowledge with customers. Our goal is to help people find reliable gear, provide accurate information, and earn their trust through every interaction.
What You’ll Do
Every day is a little different. One morning you might be photographing newly arrived military surplus gear, later you’re planning next month’s content calendar and developing ideas for an upcoming marketing campaign.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and creating engaging marketing content across multiple platforms.
- Photographing products and lifestyle content.
- Creating and editing short-form video content.
- Writing marketing emails and assisting with email campaign planning.
- Assisting with social media content creation and scheduling.
- Helping develop and maintain the marketing content calendar.
- Pitching new ideas for campaigns, content, and customer education.
- Working with the Marketing Director to improve marketing systems and processes.
- Organizing and maintaining marketing assets and content libraries.
- Using modern technology and AI tools to improve quality and efficiency.
- Supporting the Venture Surplus brand through accurate, trustworthy, and educational content.
Who You Are
You’ll probably enjoy this position if:
- You enjoy photography and visual storytelling.
- You naturally notice interesting products, details, and ideas that others overlook.
- You enjoy learning new skills.
- You’re comfortable using technology and enjoy continuously improving your workflow.
- You appreciate military surplus, tactical gear, camping, hiking, or the outdoors.
- You care about producing work you’re proud of.
- You enjoy solving problems rather than waiting to be told exactly what to do.
- You’re able to manage multiple projects without constant reminders.
- You enjoy collaborating with others while taking ownership of your work.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience creating content, photography, videography, social media, marketing, or a closely related field. Professional, freelance, business, and established personal creator experience are all considered.
- A portfolio or examples of your work that demonstrate your abilities. This may include a professional portfolio, business social media accounts you’ve managed, personal creator accounts, photography projects, marketing campaigns, or other relevant work.
- Experience creating professional-quality photography and short-form video content.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Comfortable using technology and enjoy continuously improving your workflow.
- An interest in military surplus, tactical gear, camping, hiking, or the outdoors.
Why Join Venture Surplus?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing national e-commerce brand.
- Creative ownership and the ability to contribute your ideas.
- A collaborative, team-oriented environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.
- The chance to build your skills in photography, marketing, AI, content strategy, and brand development.
- Employee discounts on military surplus and outdoor gear.
- Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement plan.
- Performance reviews with opportunities for advancement and performance-based bonuses.
Show Us Your Work
We’re interested in more than just your résumé.
Please include examples of work that demonstrate your experience. This could include a professional portfolio, business social media accounts you’ve managed, personal creator accounts, photography projects, marketing campaigns, or other relevant creative work.
We believe the best way to evaluate a content marketer is by seeing what they’ve created.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Tell us about a project you most proud of, and your role in creating it.
- Why do you want to work at Venture Surplus?
- Tell us about your experience with military surplus and tactical gear.
Language:
- English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $32