A financial services organization in Vienna, Virginia is seeking a Social Media Content Creator for a hybrid role, focused on producing engaging short-form video content across major social platforms while translating educational topics into compelling, discoverable digital content.
About the Opportunity:
Responsibilities:
Conceptualize, shoot, edit, and deliver original short-form video content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts
Manage the full video production process, including filming, lighting, sound, editing, captions, color correction, and audio design
Transform educational and informational topics into engaging, platform-specific social content
Incorporate social search optimization and answer engine optimization principles into scripts, titles, descriptions, and captions
Collaborate with creative, social media, and strategy teams to align content with brand guidelines, compliance standards, and performance goals
Qualifications:
2+ years of experience producing short-form social video content for brands, with a portfolio of published work across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and/or YouTube Shorts
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Film/Media, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Hands-on experience managing the full video production process from concept through final delivery
Proficiency with professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or comparable tools
Experience creating graphics and thumbnails using Photoshop or similar applications
Strong understanding of platform-specific content formats, trends, algorithms, and engagement strategies
Ability to translate educational or informational topics into entertaining, accessible, and engaging short-form videos
Strong writing skills for video scripts, hooks, captions, titles, and on-screen messaging
Desired Skills:
Experience repurposing long-form video into high-performing short-form content
On-camera hosting, voiceover, or experience directing talent and subject matter experts
Advanced motion graphics, animation, or sound design capabilities
Familiarity with AI-assisted creative and video editing tools
Experience creating content within financial services or another regulated industry
Knowledge of SEO, SSO, and AEO principles, including keyword research and optimization for social search and AI-driven discovery
Experience designing thumbnails and visual templates to improve click-through rates
Familiarity with social media management platforms such as Sprinklr, Sprout Social, or Hootsuite
