Not Disclosed Full-Time · Contractor 📍 United States Writing

Social Media Content Creator - Part Time, Remote

Virtual Railway

About the Role

We're looking for a creative storyteller to plan, shoot, and edit short-form videos and photos for social media. Working with our team, you will create eye-catching visuals across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube that engage and inspire audiences.

The ideal candidate has a passion for visual storytelling, an eye for trending formats, and the ability to manage multiple projects on a consistent posting schedule. No prior professional experience is required – we provide full training and support.

What You'll Do

Create and publish strategic content: Plan, shoot, edit, design, and schedule posts including Reels, TikToks, Stories, Shorts, carousels, and photo content designed to increase awareness and engagement.

Capture moments in action: Film and photograph activities, events, and day-to-day moments in a polished, natural, and brand-aligned way.

Design brand-aligned visuals: Create social media graphics, carousel layouts, video covers, captions, and text overlays that follow brand guidelines and visual identity standards.

Use trends and data to improve performance: Research platform trends, sounds, and posting strategies, then review metrics such as reach, views, engagement, and clicks to recommend improvements.

Support content strategy: Help identify content for campaigns, boosted posts, retargeting efforts, and promotional content across platforms.

Manage community and content systems: Monitor comments and messages, maintain an organized content calendar, and keep an asset library of photos, videos, captions, and creative materials well-organized and accessible.

Follow brand and safety standards: Ensure all content reflects brand values, accessibility expectations, and appropriate safety guidelines.

Skills/background needed:

Experience creating social media content is helpful but not required. We're looking for someone with:

A genuine interest in Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube and how these platforms work

An eye for trends, pacing, and engaging storytelling

Experience or strong comfort with video and photo production, including lighting, composition, and editing

Experience with design and editing tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar software

The ability to write clear, engaging captions and social media copy

Strong organization skills and the ability to manage a posting schedule

Preferred but not required: prior experience creating content for schools, camps, youth programs, or family-focused businesses; familiarity with social media analytics tools; interest in learning about paid social campaigns.

Contract length: Part time, ongoing

Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.

Location: Work from home. On-site collaboration and filming may be required on selected days depending on project needs.

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity to combine creativity, design, and strategy in a role where your work directly impacts how audiences discover and engage with content. You'll develop real-world experience in social media production, analytics, and content strategy while building a portfolio piece you're proud of. Full training and mentorship are provided, and you'll have access to professional tools and equipment to support your work.

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